Paxil Withdrawal WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Paxil Withdrawal
Discontinuing Paxil too quickly may cause unpleasant side effects so it is important to work out a plan to stop with your doctor.1 Common withdrawal symptoms are blurred vision, decreased appetite, abdominal cramping, dizziness, insomnia, and headaches.2 Tapering Paxil doses slowly can cut down on the chances of going through withdrawal.3
Fast Facts:
- Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
- Paxil is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.4
- Rare side effects from withdrawal include seizures, fainting, itchiness, and tingling sensation in the face.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ PaxilProgress: Paxil Withdrawal Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 QuitPaxil: Paxil Withdrawal Symptoms
- ↑ Emotional Healing: Paxil Withdrawal Strategy
- ↑ Drugs.com: Paxil
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Withdrawal from Paxil, Paxil Withdrawal Symptoms
- Last update: Apr. 27, 2009
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