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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Paxil Taken For Anxiety And Depression
Question: I am taking 30 mg for anxiety and depression for 1 year, prior I took Celexa 2 yrs .Th Paxil works well but have had Post Accute Withdrawl......8 months sober. I don't really want to take valium to combat the PTSD symptoms that are occuring during my working of the 12 Steps (step 4, in particular) Can I up the Paxil to 45mg and no valium ? XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,welcome to HCM, and thanks for your question.
First, let me congratulate you on your sobriety. This is wonderful. And I'm glad you are trying to avoid Valium to maintain your sobriety. The answer is YES, this can be done!
I would increase your Paxil to 40mg, wait a week, then increase to 50mg, wait another week, and then increase to 60mg. You can stop this if you experience side effects or if you achieve the desired effect. The bottom line is Paxil can be increased to as high as 60mg to combat PTSD symptoms, and is more effective in the long term than Valium.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,welcome to HCM, and thanks for your question.
First, let me congratulate you on your sobriety. This is wonderful. And I'm glad you are trying to avoid Valium to maintain your sobriety. The answer is YES, this can be done!
I would increase your Paxil to 40mg, wait a week, then increase to 50mg, wait another week, and then increase to 60mg. You can stop this if you experience side effects or if you achieve the desired effect. The bottom line is Paxil can be increased to as high as 60mg to combat PTSD symptoms, and is more effective in the long term than Valium.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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