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Is It Normal To Experience Dizziness After Stopping Paxil?

hello, i have been taking 10 mlg of paxil for 5 months and i am getting allergy testing done in 5 days , they told me to go off the paxil, so its been 2 days and im dizzy, is this normal and how long does this last i cut hair for a living and right now im crazy dizzy
posted on Wed, 20 May 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

Its all due to the abrupt discontinuation of Paxil. It's never recommended to do it like this. You should have to taper it down before leaving. But now, you will see a more worsening of the symptoms, as long as you restart taking the paxil back.


Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on 'Ask me a question' directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.
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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
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Is It Normal To Experience Dizziness After Stopping Paxil?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Its all due to the abrupt discontinuation of Paxil. It s never recommended to do it like this. You should have to taper it down before leaving. But now, you will see a more worsening of the symptoms, as long as you restart taking the paxil back. Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on Ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA