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Is Cipralex 20mg Or Paxil-CRF Effective For Social Anxiety?

which is more effective for social anxiety.? cipralex 20mg or paxil cr 25mg and how long does it take? i was cipralex 10mg 2 years ago and amazing results anxiety free but i having being switing medications now im on paxil 25mg cr feel nothing been on it for 3 weeks.
Wed, 8 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Reason for switching the medication not mentioned. Both Cipralex and Paxil CRF are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors commonly prescribed for social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Both are equally effective in patients with social anxiety but Cipralex has fewer side effects.

Generally switching involves a washout period of 2-5 days between cessation of previous drug like Cipralex and the introduction of a new drug like Paxil to prevent drug interactions. After this wash out period it usually takes 2 to 6 weeks for a new drug like Paxil-CRF to start reducing the anxiety.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Cipralex 20mg Or Paxil-CRF Effective For Social Anxiety?

Hi, Reason for switching the medication not mentioned. Both Cipralex and Paxil CRF are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors commonly prescribed for social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Both are equally effective in patients with social anxiety but Cipralex has fewer side effects. Generally switching involves a washout period of 2-5 days between cessation of previous drug like Cipralex and the introduction of a new drug like Paxil to prevent drug interactions. After this wash out period it usually takes 2 to 6 weeks for a new drug like Paxil-CRF to start reducing the anxiety. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician