I've been using paroxetine for a month. I started with 10mg for the first week then 20mg. It was made me feel extreme sleepy even though i slept well for 15 days. Now i don't feel much sleepy but i sleep too much. Today i slept for 17 hours. I usually sleep more than 12+ hours. I dont even eat food to sleep more, i nearly lost 2-3 kilograms within a month.
Should i ask my doctor to change my medicine? I was diagnosed with social anxiety / anxiety disorder.
Paroxetine causes severe sleepiness?
Question posted by sueshi on 4 days ago
Last updated on 3 April 2025 (4 days ago) by WildcatVet
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Hi, Sueshi!
Yes, it could be caused by the Paxil. About 1-10% of users will experience this as a side effect. Side effects generally resolve over a period of 2 weeks or so, so if it's persisted this long you should talk to your doctor.
10 to 20mgs is a pretty big jump and your metabolism may be having a hard time adjusting to the higher dose. Maybe go back to the 10mg for a while longer. Possibly you may need to change medications but you and your doctor will need to discuss it. Paxil is an excellent choice for anxiety disorders but it may just not be for you. This is normal and many people have to try a couple of different medications to find the one that suits you best.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better quickly.
Wildcat
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