Weaning off Paxil

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Registered: 08-08-2003
Weaning off Paxil
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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 3:27pm
Hi everyone, its been a while since I've been here. I have been feeling better and I believe I am ready to stop the paxil. I am going to see a therapist and work on my issues. My question is about going off the Paxil. Since my doc is away and I haven't picked a therapist yet I'm not sure how I should go off it. The last few days I have been alternating when I take it, I take on every second day, then next week I'll go to every thrid day and so on. Is this a good idea? I am terrified of withdrawal syptoms. My doc said I should do it this way when I talked to him before he went away. Will I go nuts from side effects? Any input would be greatly appreciated and without the support from the chats/boards I don't think I would feel better. Thanks everyone!

Cristin

P.S. I am on one 25 mg pill per day, I'm not able to cut them in half
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Registered: 07-01-2004
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 4:02pm
(((Cristin)))) I am hoping that you are doing this with the guidance of your doctor. It is not something that you should do without being under that care of a doc. Please be careful, sometimes withdrawl symptoms can be very difficult.

We are here to listen. We will support you through this.

Good luck!

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.

Take care,

Lisa-)

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 3:16pm
Hi Cristin,

It might be a good idea to go even slower than that; I think my therpist suggested going down every 10-14 days. Here is a link to an article about Paxil withdrawal; you will have to cut and paste it into your address bar.

www.health.harvard.edu/medline/Mental/M201d.html

Take care,

Nicola

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Registered: 08-08-2003
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 3:28pm
Thanks for the help guys! I was able to talk to my doc today and he did say wait a week in between lowering the dose. I was just afraid that I would have a lot of side effects.

Cristin