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Paroxetine

daroseb
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:28:14 GMT

My 67 year d husband with bvFTD was prescribed Paroxetine for inappropriate sexual behavior. He’s been on it for a week, but he’s now begun sleeping 18-20 hours a day, is even more apathetic and has very bad constipation. Are these common side effects of this drug, and if so might they go away with continued use?

elderconsult
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:23:43 GMT

Paxil can lead to more confusion, not ideal for the inappropriate sexual behavior. That said, he cannot be inappropriate if asleep. There are better treatments. Yes, the taper is needed. Other medications that may be helpful are depakote, lupron; yet they all have side effects.