 [ Symptoms ] i am currently taking xet 10 mg for more than 8 months and am fine but need to know when to stop this [ Disease ] well the answer to that question is up to you and your therapist or the prescribing medical professional as i am sure you are aware xet 10 generic name paroxetine  is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ssri which is prescribed for anxiety obsessive compulsive disorder depression ptsd and other mental health conditions some people need to take these medications for a long period of time while others can safely go off them eventually the fact you say i am fine is a good sign that means the paroxetine is working you may not be fine if you go off the medication and you should never stop taking this type of medication abruptly these types of medications should be tapered off under the supervision of a medical professional stopping these medications abruptly can cause severe symptoms including thoughts of harming yourself if you are concerned or confused about why you are taking this medication    or whether or not you need to continue taking it    then you should schedule an appointment with the person who prescribed it wishing you well