I have been taking paroxetine for one week for my mild depression and anxiety disorder. Now I am feeling very good, but I am unable to sleep at whole night, so can I stop the drug or what can I do for restoring my sleep?
Sleeping issue from paroxetine.
Question posted by yallappashiralgi on 7 June 2021
Last updated on 7 June 2021
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WildcatVet
7 June 2021
Insomnia is a very common side effect affecting about 10% of users when first beginning treatment.
It generally resolves within the first couple of weeks but you should report this to your doctor and get their professional advice. Obviously you need to get your sleep.
Best regards,
Wildcat
PS, Do not stop the medication abruptly unless your doctor tells you to.
yallappashiralgi
7 June 2021
Thanks for your answers
As I wrote, I am feeling more energized now only after one week of treatment, but only sleep problems. Doest it resolves really? how many days does it require to improve in sleep? really it will helpful for sleep?
After sleep problem now i am start taking in the morning, though little drowsiness is there, sleep is not yet started. please comment with your answer, this would be greatly helpful to take further decision.
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