Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 SSRI-Research 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 -- 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 In order to minimise the chance of withdrawal problems, it is suggested that paroxetine should be withdrawn very gradually by reducing the dose very slowly over a period of weeks, or months in cases where the symptoms are severe.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 Drug-Free School Zone? Just Say NO to Prozac for Children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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