Increased Paroxetine from 40mg to 60 mg after 10 years, side effects? Please advice!

Hey there guys,

I have been treated with Paroxetine with 40mg for around 10 years for Panic attacks, anxiety and OCD. Lately, I felt that the anxiety came back, I was really uneasy and somehow depressed. My doctor recommended me that I should up my dose to 60mg a day.

I figure that after so many years of drinking paroxetine adding 20 mg a day wouldn't really move a needle. I started this on Monday, and for some reason, I'm getting like very anxious moments during the day, especially in the afternoon.

Is it actually possible to get side effects for just upping your dose? If so, are they suppose to wear off after 2 to 3 weeks ? Will the extra 20 mg should start working again after 4 to 6 weeks ? Or just because I have been drinking this for all these years it shouldnt really have any effect?

All the best,

JB

Hey!

Thank you very much for the reply.

Yes, I'm having very weird sensations, and I it's just being like 4-5 days. It's very frustrating and honestly kind of scary.