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Is paxil (paroxetine) 12.mg much safer than the ordianry paxil (paroxetine)?can 12.mg make me dizzy?thankss

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil (paroxetine): Both are sedating to some, depending on the dose, but the xr form is longer-acting.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/30/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil - Paxil CR: Both Paxil & Paxil CR have potential for sedation but symptoms are sometimes minimized when taking a controlled release formula.

Answered 7/3/2020

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A member asked:

Is paxil (paroxetine) 12.mg much safer than the ordianry paxil (paroxetine)?can 12.mg make me dizzy?thankss

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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