Work With Your Doctor
 
When you're trying to overcome an anxiety disorder or depression, you'll need to work closely with your healthcare provider. By working together, you can come up with a treatment plan that's right for you. He or she can recommend the best combination of medicine and talk therapy to fit your needs.

Here are some tips for working with your healthcare provider:

  • Tell him or her about any symptoms you're having.

  • Be open and honest — talking about sensitive issues may be hard, but it's important so that he or she can find the best treatment for you.

  • Make a list of your questions — for example, what are the possible side effects of your medicine and what should you do if you miss a dose.


To help you have the conversation with your healthcare provider, bring the Doctor Discussion Guide (PDF Format) with you to your appointment.

Ongoing treatment

You don't just "snap out" of depression and anxiety disorders like panic and social anxiety. And they don't always just resolve on their own. You want your symptoms to go away and stay away. But the fact is, your symptoms can come back. That's why you may need ongoing treatment.

Many people start feeling better and stop taking their medicine before they should. This raises the risk that symptoms will return. So even if you're feeling better, keep taking Paxil CR for as long as your healthcare provider tells you to.

If you're concerned about side effects, or are still having symptoms, tell your healthcare provider. Together, you can find the right treatment plan so you can start feeling like yourself again.