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Can you split Paxil CR

Posted by Margit on February 19, 2004, at 0:34:27

I was wondering if you could split Paxil CR. I am taking 25mg and wanted to try half the dose, since I have terrible problems with motivation, energy, and hypersomnolence.

I suggested to half my Paxil, but my pdoc thought that adding a small dose of Wellbutrin would help; however, it is making me more tired plus spacey. I know, it shouldn't make you tired, but it is.

I can't stand having no motivation, or energy, plus sleeping 14 hrs a day. Paxil has really helped me out and I had been on 10mg of the regular Paxil in the past without these extreme side effects. So, I thought, that less might be better.

Thanks for any replies.

 

Re: Can you split Paxil CR

Posted by Tony P on February 19, 2004, at 4:06:59

In reply to Can you split Paxil CR, posted by Margit on February 19, 2004, at 0:34:27

I have no personal experience to know if it's safe to split the Paxil CR - you might get MORE side effects. I was ok with splitting Wellbutrin XR (but don't do this if you have a history of seizures!).

However, if you do try splitting, use the split pill asap - a pharmacist pointed out to me once that some drugs deteriorate quickly when exposed to air without their protective coating.

Tony P
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> I was wondering if you could split Paxil CR. I am taking 25mg and wanted to try half the dose, since I have terrible problems with motivation, energy, and hypersomnolence.
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> I suggested to half my Paxil, but my pdoc thought that adding a small dose of Wellbutrin would help; however, it is making me more tired plus spacey. I know, it shouldn't make you tired, but it is.
>
> I can't stand having no motivation, or energy, plus sleeping 14 hrs a day. Paxil has really helped me out and I had been on 10mg of the regular Paxil in the past without these extreme side effects. So, I thought, that less might be better.
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> Thanks for any replies.
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>

 

Re: Can you split Paxil CR

Posted by djmmm on February 19, 2004, at 13:15:26

In reply to Can you split Paxil CR, posted by Margit on February 19, 2004, at 0:34:27

> I was wondering if you could split Paxil CR. I am taking 25mg and wanted to try half the dose, since I have terrible problems with motivation, energy, and hypersomnolence.
>
> I suggested to half my Paxil, but my pdoc thought that adding a small dose of Wellbutrin would help; however, it is making me more tired plus spacey. I know, it shouldn't make you tired, but it is.
>
> I can't stand having no motivation, or energy, plus sleeping 14 hrs a day. Paxil has really helped me out and I had been on 10mg of the regular Paxil in the past without these extreme side effects. So, I thought, that less might be better.
>
> Thanks for any replies.
>
>

Unfortunately You can't split a controlled release pill without destroying it's controlled release properties...it's the coating on the pill that allows for the slower/delayed absorbtion of the medication. Fortunately, Paxil Cr comes in a 12.5 mg dose..so just ask you dr.

Paxil CR patient monograph:
http://www.gsk.ca/en/products/prescription/paxilcr_pm.pdf

 

Thanks for the info (nm)

Posted by Margit on February 19, 2004, at 16:47:12

In reply to Re: Can you split Paxil CR, posted by djmmm on February 19, 2004, at 13:15:26


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