How long do withdrawl symtoms from Paxil last?

Question

I have gradually weaned down my dose. I have been on 12.5mg the past month or so and now I have not taken anything in a week and I feel lightheaded and nautious. It's not very comfortable. Don't tell me to not stop taking it... I am fine emotionally. Thanks.

Answer 1

The withdrawal symptoms can last a few weeks. You might want to cut your 12.5 dose in half for a while, then taper off that. Going from 12.5 to nothing is a big change.
About 2 weeks after you get off Paxil completely, be sure to take 50-300mg of 5HTP for a few months or your original problem may very well return.

Answer 2

ive been on and off paxil for a while now. what i would do is 12.5 everyother day for a couple wks then every 3 days for a couple wks the ever four days and see how u feel. 12.5 is paxil cr so i dont think u can cut the tabs. im going to wean off paxil also shortly. i hate it but it helps with my panic attacks but makes me a moody crazy person while taking it. also do so with the observation of a dr. im sure the dr will agree with the way u want to wean down. go to quitpaxil.com. paxil can be a hard drug to come of off. try the natural route like with the 5-htp. good luck!

Answer 3

Never, ever, ever wean youself from a drug of this magnitude without first consulting a physician. You can give yourself a heartattack or worse. This is not a good thing to do to yourself. I would strongly advise you take a smaller amount, maybe once a day for 2 weeks, then try to go to a lower dose.

Answer 4

Please don't stop taking Paxil or any other antidepressant without discussing it with your doctor. This is more serious than you think.
I always think I'm fine emotionally too.....until I stop my antidepressant, then after a few days I regret it.

Answer 5

how long you suffer those effects depends entirely on you and your metabolism and no two people are the same, so there is no specific answer. You can speed the process by drinking enough water to flush your system.