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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Another Paxil question...
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Another Paxil question...
by BPB, Aug 17, 2001 12:00AM
I just started taking Paxil yesterday. Based on my symptoms is this something I should be on?
My symptoms include: exhaustion, needless worrying/anxiety, mood swings, muscle tension, loss of concentration, constipation, dry scalp, irritability.
I don't want to be on this forever. I'm also in therapy (diagnosed with dysthemia) - about how long should I be on this? I know it depends on the person but is 8-12 months a good time frame to shoot for?
My symptoms include: exhaustion, needless worrying/anxiety, mood swings, muscle tension, loss of concentration, constipation, dry scalp, irritability.
I don't want to be on this forever. I'm also in therapy (diagnosed with dysthemia) - about how long should I be on this? I know it depends on the person but is 8-12 months a good time frame to shoot for?
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Aug 17, 2001 12:00AM
, Aug 17, 2001 12:00AM
I think that is a very good time frame to shoot for. Yes those are the symptoms that Paxil is usually used for.
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