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A number of years ago, I tapered off of 20 mg Paxil over a couple of months and experienced very few withdrawal problems with the following schedule. (My doctor didn't tell me much about weaning off of Paxil; I had been on a Paxil message board for a while and learned how important it is to taper slowly to avoid the potentially horrible withdrawal symptoms.)
First, get yourself a good pill-cutter.
Week 1: alternate days- 20 mg and 15 mg
Week 2: 15 mg
Week 3: alternate 15 mg and 10 mg
Week 4: 10 mg
Week 5: alternate 10 mg/5 mg
Week 6: 5 mg
Week 7: alternate 5mg/2.5 mg
Week 8: 2.5 mg
Week 9: alternate days with no Paxil and 2.5 mg.
Week 10: 2.5 mg every 2 days, then every 3 days, etc. etc.
Hope this helps!
Originally posted by RN-PAA number of years ago, I tapered off of 20 mg Paxil over a couple of months and experienced very few withdrawal problems with the following schedule. (My doctor didn't tell me much about weaning off of Paxil; I had been on a Paxil message board for a while and learned how important it is to taper slowly to avoid the potentially horrible withdrawal symptoms.)
First, get yourself a good pill-cutter.
Week 1: alternate days- 20 mg and 15 mg
Week 2: 15 mg
Week 3: alternate 15 mg and 10 mg
Week 4: 10 mg
Week 5: alternate 10 mg/5 mg
Week 6: 5 mg
Week 7: alternate 5mg/2.5 mg
Week 8: 2.5 mg
Week 9: alternate days with no Paxil and 2.5 mg.
Week 10: 2.5 mg every 2 days, then every 3 days, etc. etc.
Hope this helps!
Wow, that's some amazing titration schedule. I had no idea it was that hard to wean off.
I went on Paxil from Prozac I did not like Paxil it made me stop eating and sleep alot but it did nothing for my depression, when I came off of it on my own I ended up staying up for two days everytime I was able to go to sleep I had horrible, horrible nightmares , now try to go thru that and still make it in to work.:imbar
Originally posted by JDPARISHello everyone!
I have A big question: what's the best way to stop taking paxil (I alreadt talked to my doc, I am not so sure about his idea), I havr been taking Paxil for over 10 years, I am not happy with it at all. I tried to stop cold turkey on my own 6 years ago; IT WAS A BIG MISTAKE!
Would you please help me to do it the right way, without crashing like I did before?
I am about to start some Chinese herbs, anyone who knows a lot about it?
Thanks Everyone!
JD
What do you mean by "crashing", exactly?
What kind of Chinese herbs? Are you taking any other meds right now, and does your doctor know what you're planning to do?
JDPARIS
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Hello everyone!
I have A big question: what's the best way to stop taking paxil (I alreadt talked to my doc, I am not so sure about his idea), I havr been taking Paxil for over 10 years, I am not happy with it at all. I tried to stop cold turkey on my own 6 years ago; IT WAS A BIG MISTAKE!
Would you please help me to do it the right way, without crashing like I did before?
I am about to start some Chinese herbs, anyone who knows a lot about it?
Thanks Everyone!
JD