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What is the correct Paxil dosage for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Paxil dosage for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:
 The
correct Paxil dosage for Post Traumatic Stress 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 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Paxil dosage for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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 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 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
-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 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You should never keep outdated medicine or medicine that is no longer need.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 (for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder):
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 (for Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder).
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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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