I would like to urge all of you who are considering using paroxetine to treat depression to do as much research as you can regarding this drug. There is a very high risk of SSRI discontinuation syndrome associated with paroxetine due to its very short half-life. Also, do not stop taking this or any antidepressant abruptly. You must speak with your physician regarding weaning yourself off the drug. I am finding all of this out the hard way. Be your own advocate and research the drugs your MD prescribes for you. I would also like to mention that a regimen of supplements (omega 3-6-9, B-100, choline/inositol, lecithin, vitamin D and others) has greatly eased my SSRI discontinuation symptoms.
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I would like to urge all of you who are considering using paroxetine to treat depression to do as much research as you can regarding this drug. There is a very high risk of SSRI discontinuation syndrome associated with paroxetine due to its very short half-life. Also, do not stop taking this or any antidepressant abruptly. You must speak with your physician regarding weaning yourself off the drug. I am finding all of this out the hard way. Be your own advocate and research the drugs your MD prescribes for you. I would also like to mention that a regimen of supplements (omega 3-6-9, B-100, choline/inositol, lecithin, vitamin D and others) has greatly eased my SSRI discontinuation symptoms.
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