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I am taking paxil10mg on the luteal phase on my menstrual cycle. with and w/o paxil (paroxetine) i feel extremely fatigued. maybe an snri would give me more energy?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible: Paxil (paroxetine) has more sedation than some other ssri medications. If this is not helping your symptoms, further work could be needed and possibly a different medication tried. Please discuss with your prescribing physician -- who may also elect a psychiatric consult for additional input. Be well.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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