paxil increase help

[donna0099]

Hi I have been on 40mgs of paxil for several years .. just went through a
> really bad year, and my Dr. increased my paxil to 50mgs.. does anyone know
> how long it will take to kick in.. It's been about 10 days . .I so want it
> to work ,my anxiety its brutal.. I lost my dad not too long ago , my
> daughter went to rehab and I started a new job.. that is all nights I am
> not getting much sleep I am desperate for help ..!! please anyone , any
> thoughts on this I will be forever grateful !

[crussellii]

Hi I have been on 40mgs of paxil for several years .. just went through a > really bad year, and my Dr. increased my paxil to 50mgs.. does anyone know > how long it will take to kick in.. It's been about 10 days . .I so want it > to work ,my anxiety its brutal.. I lost my dad not too long ago , my > daughter went to rehab and I started a new job.. that is all nights I am > not getting much sleep I am desperate for help ..!! please anyone , any > thoughts on this I will be forever grateful !

I can't say for certain but my guess would be 4 weeks or so. That's how long it takes most SSRI to build up in your body. Are you taking a benzodiazepine to help with the anxiety.