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Posted by Emma on February 8, 2002, at 19:50:20
Does it really make a difference for panic disorder to up paxil dosage to 40mg? I currently take 20mg with occassional ativan for anxiety/panic; would like to just take paxil.
Posted by JohnX2 on February 8, 2002, at 21:14:26
In reply to paxil 20mg vs 40mg, posted by Emma on February 8, 2002, at 19:50:20
I definately think it can make a difference.
But you need to try it on your body to know
if it makes a difference for you. (canned answer, sorry)Regards,
John
> Does it really make a difference for panic disorder to up paxil dosage to 40mg? I currently take 20mg with occassional ativan for anxiety/panic; would like to just take paxil.
Posted by paulb on February 9, 2002, at 6:55:33
In reply to paxil 20mg vs 40mg, posted by Emma on February 8, 2002, at 19:50:20
> Does it really make a difference for panic disorder to up paxil dosage to 40mg? I currently take 20mg with occassional ativan for anxiety/panic; would like to just take paxil.
I think there may be a difference between the effectiveness of Paxil when used at 40mg instead of 20mg. It really depends on the individual. I was started on 20mg when I was given Paroxetine and it worked well. I do know that 40mg for some is needed to do the trick.
Paulb
Posted by Jackster on February 13, 2002, at 3:09:06
In reply to paxil 20mg vs 40mg, posted by Emma on February 8, 2002, at 19:50:20
> Does it really make a difference for panic disorder to up paxil dosage to 40mg? I currently take 20mg with occassional ativan for anxiety/panic; would like to just take paxil.
It definitely does. When I first started taking Paxil I was on 20mg - it was like magic for my PD. Then after a few months I started getting break through panic attacks. I noticed the drug info recommended 40mg for PD - so with the OK from my PDoc I went (slowly) up to 40mg. Went panic free for 3 years - then decided to taper off. (Due to the weight gain and sexual side effects). Unfortunately the PA's came back and the Paxil wasn't nearly as effective when I started it again. I never needed any other medication when I was on 40mg of Paxil.
Posted by Nikki on February 13, 2002, at 17:40:27
In reply to paxil 20mg vs 40mg, posted by Emma on February 8, 2002, at 19:50:20
> Does it really make a difference for panic disorder to up paxil dosage to 40mg? I currently take 20mg with occassional ativan for anxiety/panic; would like to just take paxil.
I take 80mg of Paxil and it makes a huge difference yet I have a high tollerance. I really like Paxil for my spinning anxiety.
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