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Paxil Dosage: Appropriate amount for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Paxil dosage for generalized anxiety disorder:
 The
Paxil dosage for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder is frequently
different for each individual. However, you should always take your Paxil dosage
as prescribed by your doctor or described on your prescription bottle. If your
dose is different from others, continue to take it as suggested by your doctor
until he/she tell you not to. The following information is only suggested for
average Paxil dosages:
Paxil dosage for the oral suspension form:
Adults
The Paxil dosage for adults will usually begin at 20 mg once a day, which is
usually taken in the morning. The usual adult dosage is not usually more than 50
mg per day.
Children
The use and dose of Paxil for children will need to be determined by your
physician.
Older Adults
Usually older adults are started at 10 mg once a day, which is usually taken in
the morning. Your doctor will increase your dosage as needed but will probably
not exceed 40 mg per day.
Paxil dosage for the oral tablet form:
Adults
The dosage for adults will usually begin at 20 mg once a day, which is usually
taken in the morning. The usual adult dosage is not normally more than 50 mg per
day.
Children
The use and dose of Paxil for children will need to be determined by your
physician.
Older Adults
Usually older adults are started at 10 mg once a day, which is usually taken in
the morning. Your doctor will increase your dosage as needed but will probably
not exceed 40 mg per day.
Paxil dosage in the oral extended-release tablet form for other anxiety
disorders:
While Paxil is recommended in the oral extended release tablet form for
treatment of panic disorders and social anxiety disorder, it is not recommended
in this form for generalized anxiety disorder.
Storage of Paxil:
You should never keep outdated medicine or medicine that is no longer need.
Always make sure that this and all medicines are out of the reach of children.
You should always store medicine away from heat and direct light. Also, you
should never store the tablet form of this antidepressant in the bathroom, near
the kitchen sink or any other damp area or places where heat or moisture may
cause this medicine to break down. Always keep the oral suspension form of this
medicine from freezing.
When you miss your Paxil dosage:
If you forget to take your usual Paxil dosage, you need to take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next dose however, you need to skip the
missed dose and go back your regular scheduled amount and times. You should
never double up on your Paxil dosage.
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by permission of
Drugs.Com
Information adapted from Consumer Reports Consumer Drug
References
Webpage and additional
information By Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
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