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What is the correct Paxil dosage for Panic Disorder?
Paxil dosage for Panic Disorder:
 The
correct Paxil dosage for Panic Disorder will be different for each person.
Always take your Paxil dosage according to your doctor’s order or according to
the directions on the label of your prescription bottle. If your dosage is
different than that of others, you should not change it before you talk to your
doctor. The following information includes only the average Paxil dosages for
Panic Disorder.
Paxil dosage in the oral tablet form:
Adults
The dosage for adults will usually begin at 10 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 40 mg per day.
Paxil dosage-oral suspension form:
Adults
The Paxil dosage for adults will usually begin at 10 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 doctor will increase your dosage as needed but will probably
not exceed 40 mg per day.
Paxil Dosage-oral extended release tablet form:
Adults
The Paxil dosage for the extended release tablet form usually begins at 12.5 mg
once a day, which is usually taken in the morning. The usual dosage is not more
than 75 mg a day however.
Children
The use and dose will need to be determined by your doctor.
Older Adults
You should probably begin at 12.5 mg once a day, which is usually taken in the
morning. Your physician may increase your dosage, but in most cases will not
exceed 50 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You should never keep outdated medicine or medicine that is no longer need.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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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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