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Weaning from Paxil CR 25 mg
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Weaning from Paxil CR 25 mg

by shuna145, Oct 28, 2009 11:33AM
I want to know if sleeplessness is a side effect from weaning from paxil cr 25 mg.
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47
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Female
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149
Current Medications
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Lyrica,fiorcet,soma,prevacid,
Drug Allergies
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Codiene
Medical Conditions
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Osteoporsis,Arthritis,GERD,Depression

by Alison L, RPh, Oct 30, 2009 07:00AM
Sleeplessness is a withdrawal symptom when you are discontinuing Paxil CR. If it is intolerable, then you should talk to your doctor about doing a more gradual weaning to reduce the effect.
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