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2 Jan 2006 11:54:55 -0000

[sSRI-Research] File - David Healy - Withdrawing from Paxil

 

 

Paroxetine (Seroxat)(Paxil) - Withdrawal information

 

-- http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Seroxatwithdrawalinformation.htm

 

If you are taking Seroxat or any other prescribed drug and have

concerns about your treatment you should always discuss them with your

doctor. Do not stop or change medication without medical advice.

 

These drugs may cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms in some people,

and you should not stop taking them suddenly, but withdraw gradually

over a period of weeks.

 

 

David Healy Halting SSRIs.pdf

 

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http://www.mind.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/59D68F19-F69C-4613-BD40-A0D8B38D1410/0/David\

HealyHaltingSSRIs.pdf

 

 

Withdrawal problems occur more commonly with paroxetine than with the

other SSRIs. It is probable that these problems are associated with

the fact that paroxetine has a short half-life, which means that it is

metabolised and cleared from the body in a relatively short time.

Withdrawal from drugs which have a long half-life (including Prozac)

is naturally slower and more gradual than with those with a short

half-life, and so causes fewer problems.

 

In the past 10 years the CSM has received 1281 reports of withdrawal

problems with paroxetine, and 91 with fluoxetine

www.socialaudit.org.uk/43800047.htm

 

Withdrawal symptoms include: dizziness, sensory disturbance (such as

pins and needles), anxiety, sleep disturbances (including intense

dreams), agitation, tremor, nausea, headache, sweating and confusion,

numbness, tingling and sensations that resemble having electric shocks.

 

In order to minimise the chance of withdrawal problems, it is

suggested that paroxetine should be withdrawn very gradually by

reducing the dose very slowly over a period of weeks, or months in

cases where the symptoms are severe.

 

Paroxetine is normally dispensed in the form of tablets, but it is

also available as a liquid. This could be diluted, and may be used to

help withdrawal, since successive dilutions can make withdrawal very

gradual. A pharmacist may be able to advise on this.

 

The seroxat users group website is at www.seroxatusergroup.org.uk

 

 

 

 

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