Hello from Wed 123 . Guidance - long term paroxetine

[Wed123]

Hi there 

I’m new to the group . I’ve taken paroxetine for 35 years . I’ve tried to come off it periodically but always gone back feeling that my symptoms are returning . I now see this could be withdrawal and feel inclined but daunted to try again . I’d be interested to hear from any long term users who have managed to quit paroxetine and how they did this . 
many thanks M 

[Altostrata]

Welcome, @Wed123

 

Paroxetine can be difficult to taper, but it can be done. See Tips for tapering off paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat)

 

What tapering methods have you used before?

 

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[Wed123]

Thanks so much for your response . I got down to 10 mg then 5 simply by cutting my tab in half - at 5 I I gave in as every time I took my dose I felt so Ill . I’ll look at these tips - thsts really helpful 

[Altostrata]

20 hours ago, Wed123 said:

I got down to 10 mg then 5 simply by cutting my tab in half

 

Many people would get severe withdrawal symptoms by tapering paroxetine like this.

[Cheeky]

Hey there , 

Ive been in this drug along time too and the only way off this is a very slow taper . Unfortunately there is not short cut and if done wrong the withdrawals are awful.  You can message me anytime. 

 

[Wed123]

Thanks so much 

I really appreciate your response . I am going to start tapering and am daunted and apprehensive . I’ll keep you posted . It’s great to know I have support on here . 
Thank you 

[Cheeky]

1 hour ago, Wed123 said:

Thanks so much 

I really appreciate your response . I am going to start tapering and am daunted and apprehensive . I’ll keep you posted . It’s great to know I have support on here . 
Thank you 

Good luck 🤞 

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