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Paxil Dosage for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
What is the correct Paxil dosage for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
 The correct Paxil dosage will be
different for each individual. You should always follow your doctor's orders,
taking your Paxil dosage as prescribed or described on the prescription label of
your medicine. If your dose is different from other people’s, understand that
Paxil is prescribed for a multitude of other disorders such as depression, panic
disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and others, and that specific
individuals need different amounts of this medication. The following are the
average Paxil dosages recommended for obsessive-compulsive disorder:
Paxil
dosage-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 60 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 docor will increase
your dosage as needed but will probably not exceed 40 mg per day.
Paxil dosage in 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 60 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 60 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You should never keep outdated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.
Medication picture
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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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