Paroxetine medication comes in the form of Tablet to be used orally through mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. The Paxil tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed, chewed, or broken for the sake of getting the effectiveness of the medication.
The dosage of Paxil should be determined based on the individual’s medical condition, response to treatment, age, and any other medications they may be taking.
For Depression treatment:
- IR: The typical starting dose is 20 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 50 mg per day.
- ER: The typical starting dose is 25 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 62.5 mg per day.
For Panic disorder Treatment:
- IR: The typical starting dose is 10 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 60 mg per day.
- ER: The typical starting dose is 12.5 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 75 mg per day.
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Treatment:
- IR: The typical starting dose is 20 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 60 mg per day.
- ER: The typical starting dose is 12.5 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 37.5 mg per day.
For Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD):
- The typical starting dose is 20 mg by mouth once daily which can increase up to 60 mg per day.
General anxiety disorder (GAD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD):
- Starting dose for adults is 20 mg by mouth once daily and maximum dose is 50 mg per day.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD):
- Starting dose is 12.5 mg by mouth once daily. The maximum dose is 25 mg per day. This medication can be taken every day throughout your cycle or starting 2 weeks before your period through the first full day of your period.
You need to take Paxil as prescribed by your doctor. All instructions on the prescription label and any applicable medication guides or instruction sheets should be followed precisely. Your doctor may occasionally adjust the dose of the medication.
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