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What Is The Correct Time To Take Paroxetine?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Aug 2017
Question: I was taking paroexetine 12.5 cr for depresssion. Now I have been asked to double the dose.Do I take it once a day or spiit? is morning time ok?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is better to take at night

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Paroxetine is often sedative so it will be appropriate if you take your prescribed dose at night time. The half life of the paroxetine is more than 24 hours. I mean to say that even single time dosing covers your day and you do not need to take 25 mg in divided dosages.

I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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What Is The Correct Time To Take Paroxetine?

Brief Answer: It is better to take at night Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Paroxetine is often sedative so it will be appropriate if you take your prescribed dose at night time. The half life of the paroxetine is more than 24 hours. I mean to say that even single time dosing covers your day and you do not need to take 25 mg in divided dosages. I hope this answers you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards.