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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP, but does everyone think PCPs are fine to handle medication for low-level depression and anxiety? I need to switch my dad off of Paxil (explained below). I don't think mine or OPs parent would do the psychiatrist route! Thanks! ====longer post===== My father with dementia has been on Paroxetine (Paxil) for 10 years and now I learn it's known as an "anticholinergic" (can cause poor coordination, confusion, basically exacerbate dementia). I'm upset bc withdrawal off of it is terrible, so now I have to help my dad tackle that.[/quote] I don't know if it would apply to your dad's case, but when switching from one antidepressant to another doctors can sometimes reduce the old one while building up the new one to reduce withdrawal symptoms.[/quote]
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