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.
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