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.
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> 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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