Hi Maria ~ Paxil didn't work for me. Zoloft does. I've heard weight gain stories for Paxil too, though. It's important (I think) to remember that everyone reacts differently, though.

I mean, I took Anafranil for many years for OCD. Anafranil is a tricyclic AD and the big warning for it was MAJOR side effects. The only one I got was a little light-headedness here and there... I heard "horror stories" and I didn't get any of that.

So... I'd try it. I mean, if it makes you gain weight and you're uncomfortable with that, you can always try something else.

Is your doc prescribing this so you WILL gain weight, though? I don't think it's the way to go. Messing with your head? That's what it seems like to me.

Ugh.... This is tough. Hang in there, Maria. (((((((((((hugs)))))))))) ~ Sly

I've suffered some of those Anafranil symptoms. When I first went on it I'd get light headed and almost pass out whenever I stood up (I actually did pass out a few times), I had dry mouth, constipation, ringing in the ears, no appetite, etc. I've adjusted though and have no problems anymore.