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Paxil/ paroxetine dosing recommendations depend on the condition being treated. Dosing is usually around 20mg/day but may go up to 50mg /day. It has been tested at 60 mg/ day. An overdose is accidental or intentional ingestion or application of an excessive dose of a medication. Medications overdoses may be dangerous and may lead to death in some situations.

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

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