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How Long Can Paxil Be Continued?

I have been taking Paxil 10mg for over 10 years & am wondering if I need to stop. I am trying to get off, but I don t know if I can manage without it. I have not had any of the bad symptoms they mention, but I still wonder if it is ok to take this forever. (I am 68 years old). Being off makes me very emotional & also very ornery & hard to live with. Very Bitchy Thanks for your help. Kathryn
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Hello Kathryn,
Paxil (Paroxetine) can be taken for many years if you do not have any side effects and if you really require it for your condition. Paxil 10mg is a relatively low dosage and I would advice you to continue it. In case you wish to discontinue the drug, I would suggest tapering the dose over weeks. Along with dose tapering, cognitive behavioural therapy for your condition. And the medication has to be reconsidered if the symptoms turn severe.
You can discuss the above options with your physician and do decrease or stop the dose only under physician's guidance. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic.
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How Long Can Paxil Be Continued?

Hello Kathryn, Paxil (Paroxetine) can be taken for many years if you do not have any side effects and if you really require it for your condition. Paxil 10mg is a relatively low dosage and I would advice you to continue it. In case you wish to discontinue the drug, I would suggest tapering the dose over weeks. Along with dose tapering, cognitive behavioural therapy for your condition. And the medication has to be reconsidered if the symptoms turn severe. You can discuss the above options with your physician and do decrease or stop the dose only under physician s guidance. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic.