Irishtom: Paroxetine

February 6Feb 6

Hi all, tom here.

I have followed over from SA.

22 years on seroxat, over the past few months I tapered down to 20mg but felt I had done it too quickly so I have gone back to 25mg and very stable.

I will settle at 25 for the next while and try again but for the mean time I am happy to stay at 25mg.

Here is my SA Thread:

Tom

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

February 6Feb 6

Hi Irishtom

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you for posting your intro topic.

I have linked your thread from SA above and copied your signature from there for you. Hope that all looks ok?

Im sorry you had problems getting of Paroxetine. Yes sounds like you tapered too quickly. It's great you have found stability from up dosing.

I think holding where you are is a great idea so you can allow your nervous system time to adjust and settle down from the disruptions your fast taper will have caused.

When you are ready (and choose to of course!) you will be in good shape to continue your taper at a safer rate 🙂

I assume you are familiar with all the information about tapering from SA?

We have a post here which you may not have seen. Tapering Information

Glad you are feeling ok where you are now.

Its great to have you here

Chippy

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys.

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

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February 6Feb 6

Hey @Irishtom

Glad you got my message. I think we will be better supported here. @Willy @cheeky @Raymond our little paxil crew is here.💯

I hope things are still going well for you. What was happening at 20 mg?

❤️🙏

Edited February 6Feb 6 by LostinCanada

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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February 6Feb 6

4 hours ago, Irishtom said:

Hi all, tom here.

I have followed over from SA.

22 years on seroxat, over the past few months I tapered down to 20mg but felt I had done it too quickly so I have gone back to 25mg and very stable.

I will settle at 25 for the next while and try again but for the mean time I am happy to stay at 25mg.

Here is my SA Thread:

Tom

Nice to see you here with all of us again.

08/01/2009- Klonopin 1mg, but took only .25mg when needed, and end up taking every day for 3 years. 08/01/2012 - Paraxotine 20 mg

12/2024- reinstated 5mg (.0740g)after cold turkey. First tapering 07/01/2025 = 1.2% , 09/01/2025 - another 1.4%. 10/01/2025- 4.79mg (.0716g) holding until further notice........04/17/26 resumed taper 0714g (4.78mg). 05/20/2026- .0712g (4.76mg, .28% cut). 06/09/2026- .0708g (4.73mg .56% cut). 06/30/2026 - .0706g (4.72mg .33%). 07/28/2026 - .0700g (4.68mg, .85%).09/01/26 - .0698g (4.66mg, .29%).

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February 7Feb 7

Author

9 hours ago, Raymond said:

Nice to see you here with all of us again.

Thanks Raymond.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

February 7Feb 7

Author

9 hours ago, LostinCanada said:

Hey @Irishtom

Glad you got my message. I think we will be better supported here. @Willy @cheeky @Raymond our little paxil crew is here.💯

I hope things are still going well for you. What was happening at 20 mg?

❤️🙏

Heya, I wasn't having any withdrawal symptoms at 20mg. I just mentally didn't feel right. I can't decribe it really. I feel so much better at 25mg.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

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February 13Feb 13

Hey @Irishtom

It seems that the seroxat supply is starting to run out in the UK.

I know this is a pain and something you really don't want to think about but you have to consider doing a crossover to a generic brand at some time.

A member just joined here and has had her supply run out and has reacted badly to a straight switch.

Please keep tabs on supply...talk to your pharmacist.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bde6b1729cf14d438d76c8/Seroxat_DHPC.pdf

A careful crossover looks like this:

Crossover

It is preferable to stay with the same manufacturer of your drug because the active ingredient and filler does vary slightly and can cause withdrawal. Sometimes this is unavoidable. Also, at some point, you may wish to change from tablet/capsule and transition to liquid. Crossover is best done from a stable state especially when going from tablet/capsule to liquid.

This is the safest way to do either crossover.

For 4-7 days, ¼ of your dose of the new manufacturer or liquid/ ¾ of your dose in the regular form.

For 4-7 days, ½ of your dose of the new manufacturer or liquid/ ½ of your dose in the regular form.

For 4-7 days, ¾ of your dose of the new manufacturer or liquid/ ¼ of your dose in the regular form.

Full dose in the new form.

If at any stage, withdrawal symptoms show up, hold till they subside then proceed with the schedule.

Edited February 13Feb 13 by LostinCanada

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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February 16Feb 16

Author

Thankyou for the heads up, I will look into tapering over onto the non branded one now.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

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February 16Feb 16

I hope you can manage to do that without too many issues @Irishtom

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.

Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

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February 16Feb 16

Author

1 hour ago, Luke said:

I hope you can manage to do that without too many issues @Irishtom

I went to my pharmacy today and he ordered me 12 months worth of Seroxat, so I've given myself plenty of time to cross over 👍

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

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February 18Feb 18

That's good to hear.

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.

Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

March 6Mar 6

Author

Latest updates from me:

I saw my psychology team today, the first time in 12 months. My psychiatrist, whom I've dealt with for the past 22 years, retired a few months ago. Someone else has taken over. I explained I had managed to taper down successfully from 30 to 25mg. She was actually very supportive of what I was doing, rather than the usual negative shit you hear from them. She realized very quickly from talking that I don't need this medication anymore and have just been stuck on it needlessly all these years. She encouraged me to keep doing what I am doing with my taper and to keep going super slow with it. It was refreshing to hear positive things about tapering, etc., rather than just trying to give me more drugs. I felt very happy and encouraged leaving our meeting today.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

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March 6Mar 6

Great news @Irishtom

slow and steady wins the race. 🐢🐢🐢

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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March 6Mar 6

40 minutes ago, Irishtom said:

Latest updates from me:

I saw my psychology team today, the first time in 12 months. My psychiatrist, whom I've dealt with for the past 22 years, retired a few months ago. Someone else has taken over. I explained I had managed to taper down successfully from 30 to 25mg. She was actually very supportive of what I was doing, rather than the usual negative shit you hear from them. She realized very quickly from talking that I don't need this medication anymore and have just been stuck on it needlessly all these years. She encouraged me to keep doing what I am doing with my taper and to keep going super slow with it. It was refreshing to hear positive things about tapering, etc., rather than just trying to give me more drugs. I felt very happy and encouraged leaving our meeting today.

Great news ...

I wish I knew about this tapering sooner. Unfortunately, I'm stuck in waves and withdrawal and holding to find stability first before continuing tapering....

Do it the right way and you won't have major issues. Slow is best...

Great to here from you...

08/01/2009- Klonopin 1mg, but took only .25mg when needed, and end up taking every day for 3 years. 08/01/2012 - Paraxotine 20 mg

12/2024- reinstated 5mg (.0740g)after cold turkey. First tapering 07/01/2025 = 1.2% , 09/01/2025 - another 1.4%. 10/01/2025- 4.79mg (.0716g) holding until further notice........04/17/26 resumed taper 0714g (4.78mg). 05/20/2026- .0712g (4.76mg, .28% cut). 06/09/2026- .0708g (4.73mg .56% cut). 06/30/2026 - .0706g (4.72mg .33%). 07/28/2026 - .0700g (4.68mg, .85%).09/01/26 - .0698g (4.66mg, .29%).

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March 6Mar 6

3 hours ago, Irishtom said:

Latest updates from me:

I saw my psychology team today, the first time in 12 months. My psychiatrist, whom I've dealt with for the past 22 years, retired a few months ago. Someone else has taken over. I explained I had managed to taper down successfully from 30 to 25mg. She was actually very supportive of what I was doing, rather than the usual negative shit you hear from them. She realized very quickly from talking that I don't need this medication anymore and have just been stuck on it needlessly all these years. She encouraged me to keep doing what I am doing with my taper and to keep going super slow with it. It was refreshing to hear positive things about tapering, etc., rather than just trying to give me more drugs. I felt very happy and encouraged leaving our meeting today.

This is great to read @Irishtom very refreshingly indeed!

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys.

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

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March 18Mar 18

Author

Can I ask what is the most accurate scales to use for weighing pills? I got one from temu and its good, just it can struggle when you put very small pieces on it.

Thanks.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

March 18Mar 18

55 minutes ago, Irishtom said:

Can I ask what is the most accurate scales to use for weighing pills? I got one from temu and its good, just it can struggle when you put very small pieces on it.

Thanks.

I used to have the Gem20 which it was good, but I end up buying something more accurate and spend $450.00 . A lab weight scale with accuracy of .0002mg....

I figured that if I have to be on this for long to go ahead and spend the money in something worth it....

08/01/2009- Klonopin 1mg, but took only .25mg when needed, and end up taking every day for 3 years. 08/01/2012 - Paraxotine 20 mg

12/2024- reinstated 5mg (.0740g)after cold turkey. First tapering 07/01/2025 = 1.2% , 09/01/2025 - another 1.4%. 10/01/2025- 4.79mg (.0716g) holding until further notice........04/17/26 resumed taper 0714g (4.78mg). 05/20/2026- .0712g (4.76mg, .28% cut). 06/09/2026- .0708g (4.73mg .56% cut). 06/30/2026 - .0706g (4.72mg .33%). 07/28/2026 - .0700g (4.68mg, .85%).09/01/26 - .0698g (4.66mg, .29%).

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March 18Mar 18

A few options are mentioned in this link

https://antidepressantrecovery.org/topic/240-preparing-doses-for-tapering-weighing-diy-liquids/?do=getNewComment

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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March 18Mar 18

1 hour ago, Raymond said:

A lab weight scale with accuracy of .0002mg....

I figured that if I have to be on this for long to go ahead and spend the money in something worth it....

same here..

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

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March 18Mar 18

8 hours ago, Irishtom said:

Can I ask what is the most accurate scales to use for weighing pills? I got one from temu and its good, just it can struggle when you put very small pieces on it.

Thanks.

I don't have a direct answer to this question, but you might want to ask your supportive clinician whether they can prescribe specific doses for you and what options for that exist.

If you need to make your own, so be it, but ones accurately compounded by a pharmacy in lab/production conditions are likely to be more consistent, if you can get them.

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.

Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

March 18Mar 18

5 hours ago, Luke said:

ones accurately compounded by a pharmacy in lab/production conditions are likely to be more consistent, if you can get them.

I know many have had success with compounding pharmacies.

Unfortunately there has been a number of us who have had major problems with this. A compounding pharmacy is only as strong as it's weakest link. Not all equipment is created equal...most of it is manual and not automated because the amount needed is in small amounts. Myself, Bailey, Sunflower414 and others I can't remember, were all messed up by compounding pharmacies. I used the best one in my city. Bailey and Sunflower used the Outro approved ones.

I weighed my compounded capsules and they were all different weights.... getting a good scale has served me well for consistency and accuracy.

🙏❤️

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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March 18Mar 18

Author

Thankyou for the many replies. I am living in Ireland, we don't have compounding pharmacies here. I looked into it before.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

1

March 19Mar 19

Author

So I weighed five 5mg tablets together.

1 tablet was generally 0.089 and five together was 0.443

How much will I remove to make 4mg?

I intend to crush each pill to powder and add little by little to the scales until i get the weight i need to make 4mg.

Thanks.

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

March 19Mar 19

Awesome, so even the average works out to 0.089 g for a 5 mg pill.

Therefore, 4 mg will be 4/5 or 80%.

Therefore 4 mg weighs 0.071 g.

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

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TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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March 20Mar 20

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Amazing, thankyou

Paroxetine-21 years-30 mg

Taper-2025-Apr 27-29.6 mg/May 29-29.15 mg/

Back up to 30mg as having withdrawal symptoms

Tapered to 25mg (dec 25) and stable

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Irishtom: Paroxetine

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