How do I wean off paroxetine 20mg?

How do I wean off paroxetine 20mg?

Tapering it off: Do not go “cold turkey.” Your doctor will advise you to gradually reduce the dose and frequency of paroxetine over time until you are no longer taking it. This is known as tapering. Tapering helps your brain adjust to the chemical changes, and as a result, it can help prevent discontinuation symptoms.

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Tapering involves adjusting your dose by a small amount, gradually decreasing until your body gets used to lower levels of the medication. Talk to your doctor who can then create a dose schedule and carefully monitor the process to avoid severe symptoms.

When is the best time to take Pexeva?

Pexeva is indicated in adults for the treatment of: Administer Pexeva as a single daily dose in the morning, with or without food. The recommended initial dosage and maximum dosage of Pexeva in patients with MDD, OCD, PD, and GAD are presented in Table 1.

What are the side effects of 40 mg of Pexeva?

40 mg tablets: rose, oval, film-coated tablets, with the inscription “POT 40” on one side. Pexeva is contraindicated in patients:

What kind of tablets are there for Pexeva?

Pexeva is available as oval, film-coated tablets which contains paroxetine mesylate equivalent to paroxetine as follows: 10 mg tablets: white, oval, film-coated tablets, with the inscription “POT 10” on one side. 20 mg tablets: dark orange, oval, film-coated tablets, with the inscription “POT 20” on one side.

How long after stopping Pexeva can you take MAOI?

At least 14 days must elapse between discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant and initiation of Pexeva. In addition, at least 14 days must elapse after stopping Pexeva before starting an MAOI antidepressant [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

Pexeva is indicated in adults for the treatment of: Administer Pexeva as a single daily dose in the morning, with or without food. The recommended initial dosage and maximum dosage of Pexeva in patients with MDD, OCD, PD, and GAD are presented in Table 1.

40 mg tablets: rose, oval, film-coated tablets, with the inscription “POT 40” on one side. Pexeva is contraindicated in patients:

Pexeva is available as oval, film-coated tablets which contains paroxetine mesylate equivalent to paroxetine as follows: 10 mg tablets: white, oval, film-coated tablets, with the inscription “POT 10” on one side. 20 mg tablets: dark orange, oval, film-coated tablets, with the inscription “POT 20” on one side.

When was Pexeva last reviewed on RxList?

Last reviewed on RxList 01/24/2017. Pexeva (paroxetine mesylate) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type of antidepressant used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).