It is possible to experience withdrawal from Paxil® (paroxetine hydrochloride) if you stop taking the medication too abruptly. In order to prevent this problem, your healthcare provider may need to wean you off the drug gradually. Some of the symptoms that have been reported in the case of withdrawal include anxiety, headache, tiredness, and insomnia. In most people, these symptoms improve with time, without the need for any treatment.
(Click Paxil Withdrawal to find out what other symptoms may occur with a withdrawal from Paxil and for more information on how you can help prevent withdrawal symptoms. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Paxil.)