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Nov 04, 2009, 05:16 PM
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I have been trying to get off paxel a drug for depression, I have been on it for 10 yrs. since my husband died. Does anyone know if I can just stop taking it or start slowly, and how long would it take to be completely done.
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Nov 04, 2009, 06:49 PM
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Hi Linda and welcome to PC
 Someone posed a similar question here and I have included the link to it below. I just want to enourage you to do this with the help of your doctor, who knows you best. Your doctor can advise you on how to proceed. I think the answer to how to do this and how long it takes might be different for each person. http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=117673 |
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Nov 06, 2009, 10:26 AM
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Dear Linda,
Don't do this without the help of a doctor as there are possible nasty side effects which can result with the tapering of this med. Plan on the taper being several weeks, maybe a couple of months or so depending upon your system but first contact your doctor so he/she can tell you how to titrate the taper. Good Luck and more power to you. Sending good thoughts your way. 
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