Posted by PamelaLynn on August 24, 2004, at 7:48:05
In reply to the difference between paxil and paxil cr, posted by shadowmon on August 24, 2004, at 6:38:19
> What is the difference between paxil and paxil cr. My dr is trying me on paxil cr.
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> I am taking paxil 60 mg, and will switch over to paxil cr 50 mg. is there any difference between the two?
Sure is a difference. The "CR" stands for "Controlled-Release" which sends (should) out a steady release of the Paroxetine HCI throughout the day without having to dose a few different times a day....Alot of meds. have gone the CR route, Xanax and Adderall to name two off the top of my head, so that dosing is minimal throughout the day instead of having to remember if you took that 3rd pill or not.Hope i've made sense here. I am on Paxil CR (never on the reg./standard version) myself.
Take care.
P.L.
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