Posted by JonW on February 27, 2002, at 10:31:11
In reply to Re: How long does PAXIL (Paroxetine) take to work? » vincent, posted by JohnX2 on February 26, 2002, at 16:56:21
It may depend what you are taking it for as well. A recent study for treating social anxiety with SSRIs showed a significant number of people as non-responders at week 8 (paxil in particular), but as responders at week 12.
I think many people on this board, myself included, may switch some of their meds far too quickly.
Jon
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> Most ADs take 2-6 weeks to work. Its a very
> individual matter. Some people take longer.
> Usually after week 8 the chances of getting
> a response if you haven't pushed the medicine
> to a healthy dose are getting low.
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> -John
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> > Hi all,
> > I'm on paroxetine from 15 days.
> > I haven't felt any right effect yet, only side effects like dizzyness and drowsiness.
> > If it works, how long does it take?
> > How long could i go on till understand that it does not work for me?
> > Thanks for your help
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