Q. Should I continue taking tablet Paxil despite the tiredness?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Tablet Paroxetine may cause sedation and tiredness during the early part of the treatment. If you cannot tolerate it, try another drug from the SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), such as Fluoxetine. You can try the tablet Wellbutrin (Bupropion hydrochloride), but it is not as effective as SSRIs and has more side effects than SSRIs. Discuss with your treating psychiatrist the next option like tablet Fluoxetine or Wellbutrin.

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Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I would suggest using SSRIs for at least two to four weeks. If you cannot tolerate tablet Paxil, then either try tablet Fluoxetine or Wellbutrin. All antidepressants' effectiveness is equal, but the side effect profile differs. For example, the tablet Wellbutrin has side effects like headaches, nausea, and anxiety. Also, I would suggest doing exercise regularly.

Thank you.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Experience: 16 + Yrs

Psychiatry

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