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Posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on May 25, 2006, at 20:11:45
Is that when you take it? Can I take it all before bed? Or should I split? Morning and afternoon?
Posted by fca on May 26, 2006, at 14:48:57
In reply to Can I take 40mg of Paxil at night?, posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on May 25, 2006, at 20:11:45
My understanding is that paxil is best taken in the morning--I know one of the instruction I received, from the pharmacist and the physician is to take it at the same time each day. Paxil's half life is hard to pin down which is one of the problems when it is discontinued. It is also very important that paxil be taken exactly as ordered--it is not a drug you want to forget for a day or two as it is likely to be less effective. Go to " www.crazymeds.org " for excellent information on all "crazymeds"
Posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2006, at 21:27:49
In reply to Re: Can I take 40mg of Paxil at night?, posted by fca on May 26, 2006, at 14:48:57
But crazymeds gives a humourous response to meds. I took paxil in the past and took it in the morning . I only took l0mg as the pdoc thought it would be too stimulating for me at a higher dose and this was with xanax. Love Phillipa
Posted by pulse on May 29, 2006, at 15:21:20
In reply to Re: Can I take 40mg of Paxil at night? » fca, posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2006, at 21:27:49
the original paxil is dosed at night, as it is very sedating and sleep inducing. since you say 40 mg., i must assume you are talking about the original paxil - NOT the much newer cr version. i know this is true from my own experience many years ago, when p-doc wrote the time of day wrong. I fell asleep in class, by taking it in the am.
the newer paxil cr is usually recommended, conversely, to be taken in the am. some fewer find it better taken at night. as always, ymmv.
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