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How many days after taking the first dose of paxil (paroxetine) 12.5mg will i feel better?took the first dose yest and i feel tired..is it normal?up to when it wil

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Anxiety: Ssris often take 1-2 weeks to help with anxiety and 3-4 weeks to start to help with depressive symptoms. If you are tired, i recommend taking the medication near bedtime.

Dr Fiala and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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