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How To Wean Off Paxil 20 Mg Slowly Without Any Side Effects? 

I have recently quit taking paxil 20 mg that I have been on for 2 and a half years. I started tapering but then just forgot to take it. ( was prescribed for panic disorder) I have felt sick to my stomach and aches and pains all over. The stomach problems are the worse. Should I start again and taper back down? Been off of it for 2 and a half weeks. Also having sometimes up to 5 panic attacks a day. Paxil makes me sleep 12 hours a day and would like to try something different.
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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paxil is one of the drugs which can produce invariably in 20 percent cases so if you are experiencing that , you must reach out to the doctor . The best way would be to slowly taper the dosage but under medical supervision. this drug if removed suddenly effects serotonin and therefore you get those symptoms of abdominal cramps, irritability.
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How To Wean Off Paxil 20 Mg Slowly Without Any Side Effects? 

paxil is one of the drugs which can produce invariably in 20 percent cases so if you are experiencing that , you must reach out to the doctor . The best way would be to slowly taper the dosage but under medical supervision. this drug if removed suddenly effects serotonin and therefore you get those symptoms of abdominal cramps, irritability.