An Introduction to Dosing With Pexeva
The dosage of
Pexeva® (
paroxetine mesylate) your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The reason you are taking it
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking
- Your age.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
Pexeva Dosage for Major Depressive Disorder
The standard initial dose of Pexeva for major depressive disorder (major
depression) is 20 mg once a day. If your symptoms do not improve, your healthcare provider may increase this amount to a maximum of 50 mg daily. Doses are usually increased by 10 mg per day, with at least one week between increases.
Dosing With Pexeva for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The usual Pexeva dosage for treating
obsessive-compulsive disorder (
OCD) is 40 mg once a day. Most people are started on 20 mg a day, and the amount is increased by 10 mg a day no more than once a week. The maximum dose for treating OCD is 60 mg a day.
Pexeva Dose for Panic Disorder
The standard dosage of Pexeva for treating
panic disorder is 40 mg once a day. Most people are started on 10 mg a day, and increased by 10 mg a day no more than once a week. The maximum dose for treating OCD is 60 mg a day.
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