Answer
Some people notice early changes after the first week, but meaningful improvement commonly takes several weeks. Contact the prescriber if symptoms worsen or there is no benefit after the planned review period.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- Paroxetine 30mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.