HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can I Take Paxidep For Stress And Obsessive Disorder?

sir m continuing wid paxidep cr 25 at night daily since last one year.....as i was havng stress disorder and obssesion disorder...nw there is no stress disrder and obssesion disorder....my question is that is it safe to contnue wid paxideip cr 25 or should i stop taking it?????
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hi dear

I admire you for positive outlook.

Yes paxidep contain paroxetine which is SSRI.

Paxidep is useful to counter stress and obsession.
If you have improvement with this medicine then no need to change or stop.

Please continue to take it for next 6 month if this is 1st episode.

After take advice from your doctor.

Hope for the best.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Stress


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
Can I Take Paxidep For Stress And Obsessive Disorder?

Hi dear I admire you for positive outlook. Yes paxidep contain paroxetine which is SSRI. Paxidep is useful to counter stress and obsession. If you have improvement with this medicine then no need to change or stop. Please continue to take it for next 6 month if this is 1st episode. After take advice from your doctor. Hope for the best. Thank you.