Paroxetine leaves the body fast. That is why missing a single dose can leave you dizzy, sick, or strangely off by the next afternoon, and why coming off Paxil takes more planning than coming off most other antidepressants.

In this episode: what makes paroxetine different from other SSRIs; what withdrawal can feel like, using the reactions the FDA label itself lists; how a slow, liquid-based taper is usually built with your provider; how to tell withdrawal from relapse; what helps while you are tapering; and when to call your provider right away.

Read the full written guide: mydeprescriber.com/how-to-safely-come-off-paroxetine-paxil

Find a provider trained in deprescribing: mydeprescriber.com/find-a-provider

The hosts of this episode are AI-generated from our written guide.

Educational only, not medical advice. Never stop a medication without your provider. If you are in crisis in the US, call or text 988.