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Can Paxil Cause Extreme Fatigue?
Question: Am in poor health and extremely fatigued. My Internist said we should try decreasing and then weaning off Paxil? Can Paxil cause extreme fatigue?
Brief Answer:
Can result in fatigue but see prescribed doctor before altering the dose.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Paxil has a active ingredients known as paroxetine hydrochloride. Asthenia is one of the side effect of this agent. Weakness can be resulting in fatigue.
I would suggest you to consult the prescribed doctor before decreasing the dose, not to do it by yourself.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Can result in fatigue but see prescribed doctor before altering the dose.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Paxil has a active ingredients known as paroxetine hydrochloride. Asthenia is one of the side effect of this agent. Weakness can be resulting in fatigue.
I would suggest you to consult the prescribed doctor before decreasing the dose, not to do it by yourself.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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