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Suggest Ways To Wean Off From Medications For Depression

Hi, I was a patient who got panic attack , depression etc so I was using a tablet name Zara CR paroxetine hydrochloride... I want to get rid of these tablet and live my self with out a tablet.. but now I want to get rid of this dosage .. I mean I do not want to have it .. what should I do.. please help
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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hi...you must tapper dose for discontinue any antipsychotic drug.else it will leads to discontinuing syndrome.
it will take weeks to completely stopping..

generally 10% dose from your usual dose tappered each month...so it may take few weeks to few months..
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Suggest Ways To Wean Off From Medications For Depression

hi...you must tapper dose for discontinue any antipsychotic drug.else it will leads to discontinuing syndrome. it will take weeks to completely stopping.. generally 10% dose from your usual dose tappered each month...so it may take few weeks to few months..