Why is taking paroxetine (Paxil) consistently and never running out of medication more important with this drug than with most other SSRIs?
A) It has a shorter half-life and withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset without taper.
B) It has the longest half-life and the withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset.
C) It is quasi-addictive in the dopaminergic reward system.
D) It is the most activating of SSRI medications and a sudden stop to taking it will cause the person to have sudden deep sadness.
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