Misdosage of Paxil?

I am very concerned with my boyfriend's mother.  She has been using Paxil for about a year; she was prescribed a dosage even lower than what most people start off with.  I believe she has generalized anxiety and depression.  

I honestly don't know how well the medication has been for her because I have known her for five years and I have never really noticed any changes in her personality or general outlook.  However, lately she has gotten worse.  She has been acting more snippy and short with me and my boyfriend lately.  She is more aloof and cold and I don't know what to do.

The problem is that she refuses to consider increasing her dosage.  She is convinced that doing so will make her a "drug addict."  However, I see no point in taking a drug that isn't even helping her if she won't take the right dosage.  

My question is, do you think taking the wrong dosage is doing more harm than good?  How important is it to take the right amount?  Is a little bit "good enough" or is does one need to take the right about of Paxil in order for it to work properly?

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

It depends on her sensitivity as well as the dosage you are talking about .  In general, a subclinical dose is entirely ineffective....but look to the situation, maybe she has some unexpressed grievances that need to be opened up.

[anglbebe12]

My boyfriend's mother has continuously expressed her negative feelings about everything.  Her job is a constant stressor, her friends are a drain on her, her husband whom she is in the process of divorcing makes her live miserable, and she is also always sick.  She worries about everything- us, her house, our house, even the weather bothers her!  

the dosage of paxil she was given is probably the lowest amount possible.  i forgot how much, but it was something like 15mg to 30 mg.  i don't remember what it was.  What do you think?