- Anxiety is killing me! 7th March 2007
... 75 mg they worked for like 5 mos also lexipro and paxil and paxil was the worst i couldnt handle them at all...
- Question 3rd March 2007
... I'm taking Paxil for about 3 months now. I just wanted to know if it...
... I personally don't take paxil , but I know someone who does. And they drink (social...
... any problems with having a few drinks. I don't take Paxil but I do take Celexa and they are both SSRI's. The...
- Xanax XR 3rd March 2007
... doc who just looked at me after I told him I hated Paxil , Buspar, Wellbutrin, and Effexor because they made...
- Meds making me crazy update! 3rd March 2007
... multivitamins, and magnesium. I could not take Effexor or Paxil , very med sensitive, and they increased my anxiety...
- Recent allergic reaction to Xanax, anyone else? 2nd March 2007
... horrible, the worst experience I've ever had, next to Paxil . I never had such bad or hard pounding heart rate...
- Paxil and other meds causing intrusive thoughts about sexuality 1st March 2007
... and the person is decreasing and discontinuing the Paxil . In the past two days, the person's original interest...
... I have OCD and I have taken Paxil , though each medication is different for each person ... vitamin did that.
He is already switching from Paxil so it doesn't matter, but I usually try all the meds ... other meds one at a time. Of couse by slowly adding Paxil in the first place can help prevent intrusive thoughts...
... ! When this person was originally prescribed the Paxil , he was taking melatonin and I said, "How can you...
- New to this board 28th February 2007
... anxiety/panic attacks for about 10 years now. I took Paxil on and off for the last 8 years and decided that they...
- Shaky and jittery 22nd February 2007
... Absolutely, I went on paxil to control my panic and anxiety. 16 months after...
- Klonopin in the day? 22nd February 2007
... wondering if anyone else has advice?
I also take Paxil by the way....
... than the original anxiety. How long have you been on Paxil , because in the first months of SSRI usage it is not...
... OCDE
Thanks fo the quick post...I've been on Paxil 7 years, too long, but anyway, i think youa re right...
... a day and i only normaly take .5mg a day. i was on paxil for yrs and got off it due to side effects i could...
- Klonopin or Xanax?? 20th February 2007
... withdrawl and rebound anxiety. I hear Effexor and Paxil are even worse though.
Good luck,
OE...
... ARe you still on Paxil ?
I took Klonopin for a time and I loved it...
- anxiety medication 19th February 2007
... A daily SSRI (Zoloft, Paxil , Celexa) along with an "as needed" tranquilizer, to...
- Trazodone,Geodon, Ativan for GAD & OCD, any input? 15th February 2007
... So my new doctor took me off Paxil (wasn't helping) and Seroquel (used for sleeping) ... meds I'm on.
I went through the withdrawals for Paxil (and am still dealing with the little waves of electric ... every now and then, 2 weeks after stopping it). The Paxil made me gain 25+lbs in 2 months time, off it I've...
- Caffeine Consumption? 14th February 2007
... relatively high dose of klonopin for anxiety in addition to paxil . I drink caffeine and also take cafeinne pills. I...
- feeling trapped - bad weather 14th February 2007
... OE - No, I'm not on any medication. I was put on Paxil for some stress 1-1/2 years ago and it caused me to...
- Possible paxil side effect? 13th February 2007
... [QUOTE=ross12387;2797779]OK, so I have been on paxil for over a month and the majority of the side effects ... side effects. Iam not sure whether this is from the paxil or a symptom is anxiety. Does anyone else experience ... twitching? If so I get that as well. I'm on a generic for Paxil for a couple years now. I also have the annoying habit...
... Hopefully it will go away. I am also on the generic paxil ....
... I actually took Paxil to turn off nerves after damage to my spine. I had ... the same reaction and now even after 2 years off Paxil - I still do. I would discuss with your MD if this...
- randon twitching and anxiety? 12th February 2007
... 3rd in a row) So, she started me on a low dose of paxil and within days it nearly stopped. I did good for...
- Anxiety is ruining my life 11th February 2007
... lexapro works!!! you said you tried most of the SSRI's ( paxil , prozac, zoloft, luvox)....have you tried talking...
- Weight gain on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds 10th February 2007
... about a year before I finally gave in and went on paxil . It was a life saver (and thats important) however...
- tips for stopping a panic attack when it happens? 9th February 2007
... i use a tranq thats between ativan and valium plus paxil 60mgs. i just came off of effexor after 6 years and...
- paxil 9th February 2007
... Hi Greendragon, as a male on paxil has there been any side effects involving your sexual...
- Shortness of breath/no deep breath 7th February 2007
... was breathing!, the worse it got. My GP put me on paxil and something for acid reflux, can't remember the ... both but am currently not taking anything for it. The paxil worked well for me though at that time. I felt "relaxed...
- OMG I feel better....PAXIL 6th February 2007
... want to thank you for this message.....I've been on paxil cr for 1 week today and I was still very unsure about ... it. But now I have more hope.
I was on paxil 5 years ago, and it did wonders for me. Got me back ... very stressful times in my life. I decided to try paxil again, this time the doctor gave me paxil cr. So far...
... I also had success with paxil . Like you said, it made me feel "normal" and definitely ... occasion called for it. I ended up going off the paxil , not because of unpleasant side effects, but because ... anxiety kicks in I will definitely consider taking paxil again. Good luck to those just starting, I hope you...
... Paxil worked great for me too for 2 years I took it.I did ... hellish for me but yeah it worked.I only stopped taking Paxil because I wanted to try being med free.good luck...
... So glad that it is working for you!
I started paxil again a week and a half ago. My depression came back ... weeks. Today is the first day I actually believed that paxil is going to help me. I feel normal again. I am not...
... I have been on paxil since xmas time.... anxiety was real bad at that time ... feel better and am starting to feel normal again. Paxil worked great for me in the past as well....
... suffered from bad anxiety for a number of years and tried Paxil in 2005. It REALLY helped me (it took 2-3 weeks to...
... Hi I am new here. My therapist prescribed paxil cr 12.5 mg for my panic and anxiety ( have been suffering...
- Anyone taking Prozac? I would like to know side effects and if it is helping? 5th February 2007
... over the last 10 years. The first time I took one paxil and thought I would lose my mind....never again! ...
- provigil.... 5th February 2007
... experiences with this med??
hi,
i have been taking paxil for about 6 years and do very well with bad weeks ... another, but i really beleive my chemistry NEEDS a paxil AND i want more focus.
thanks for any insight,...
- xanax or ativan 5th February 2007
... she'll prescribe me Prozac. Now I have to stop the Paxil that I've been on for a week after stopping the two...
- paxil cr 37.5 for depression and GAD 3rd February 2007
... I've heard of people taking 60 or even 80 mgs of Paxil , so you're still on kind of a low dose. Give the...
... i take 20 mg of paxil but not the cr just the regular paxil i have been ... to know about it?and no thats not the highest dose. paxil makes me really tired im tired all day long from it...
- Xanax Addiction?? 3rd February 2007
... Look at all the posts on people trying to get off Paxil , Effexor, Lexapro, etc. Then ask how many of them...
- Withdrawal Question 3rd February 2007
... can last for months, even a year like mine did with paxil . I had those darn brain zaps and weird numbness and...
... your meds slow and under your doctors care.i went off paxil by myself cold turkey after being on it for 7 years...
- Paxil & delayed ejaculation 2nd February 2007
... In my opinion Paxil is evil, the worse possible drug to ever be put on ... about the ej problem...but good luck with it. I hated paxil ..can you tell ?...
... I took paxil 20mg for over 6 yrs and was unable to have an orgasm ... stopping like brain zaps for over a year! Not a fan of paxil :)
Hope you find your solution!
Take Care,...
- anxiety? depression? 1st February 2007
... think i have some depression.. he wanted me to take paxil , and then when ttc wean me off of it, but after talking ... transfer in march so its not a good idea for me to take paxil for a month then possible hopefully get pregnant after...
... safer, but safer.
My alst 2 pregnancies were on Paxil and my kids are ok.... Of course its a chance.
You...
- Cymbalta= Insomnia ! 1st February 2007
... On top of it I have to take it in conjunction with Paxil because I have to wean myself off the Paxil.
What...
- Vacation Anxiety! YIKES 31st January 2007
... them with me. I brought anti nausea meds, klonopin, paxil , cold meds, sinus meds, you name it! haha
In the...
- Switching from Lexapro to Paxil CR 30th January 2007
... time you were on it should not bother you and the paxil will take care of that. dont worry and just stay ... on the paxil ....
- I did it! 30th January 2007
... Hello there,
I started paxil CR today........and the side effects are really not ... that bad.....Has anyone else taken Paxil CR? I've taken the regular paxil before and it almost...
... Paxil CR is the slow release pills and they are yellow. ... ....I used to be on the other paxil s a long time ago, and got off them without any severe ... getting better and not worry about when to come off the paxil s :-)...
... when i was on paxil (not cr) I had to stop because it made me so tired...
- memory issues-anybody else? 30th January 2007
... I had memory problems with paxil and now with xanax I find myself using post-it notes ... common with benzos. But, since it happened with the paxil I think any mind altering drug can cause memory problems...
- anxiety med that wont cause weight gain please!!! 29th January 2007
... i took paxil for about three years and loved the anxiety help,...
... everyone is different.. i have been on paxil 4 years and havent gained a pound... my sis is on...
... go back on the paxil and whats 10 pounds, we all gain as we get older. ... had major depression and lost over 50 lbs, now im on paxil and not regaining....
- Any meds that help with derealization...?? 29th January 2007
... this problem?
ANy advice is appreciated. I take Paxil and Xanax/Klonopin now.
THanks!...
... Those were the only ones that really worked for me. Paxil , Prozac, Zoloft, Cymbalta, Nardil, etc didn't do a...
... headaches. Maybe I'll give Lexapro another shot..... The Paxil is just not cutting it for me and I want off of it...
- Morning Craziness 28th January 2007
... meds to see if this helps. like if you take 60mg of paxil like i do then you can take 30mg - 12 hours apart...
- Question about blood pressure medicine and anxiety med 28th January 2007
... currently take lotrel 5/20 for blood pressure and paxil 20 mg . I was thinking of asking my doctor about ... taking buspar for my anxiety. I used to take with the paxil prior to being diagnoise with high blood pressure...
... high' but maybe borderline. I took 50mg. I went on paxil and had no problems with taking both. Last year my ... sometimes lower rarely higher). BTW, I had been off the paxil for several years but even with paxil everything was...
- Bad Withdrawals!!!!Help!! 28th January 2007
... have went to fast but I can say when I weaned off Paxil years back (took it for 2 years) I had all those symptoms...
- Irrational fears messing with me... 28th January 2007
... at any moment! I hate this so much...but I dunno if Paxil will help.
That last fear especially freaked me...
... there is no reason for you to suffer though this! Paxil works well for many forms of anxiety and is just one...
... I am going to a therapist and taking paxil everyday, helps a bit but I always feel I'm one step...
- Benzos for anxiety, but cause depression ? 27th January 2007
... down on it, and sort of numb feeling. I tried the Paxil and Effexor, but both gave me horrible panic attacks...
- Antianxiety Medications and Pregnancy 27th January 2007
... I was on Paxil when I got pregnant and my doctor got me to slowly...
- stopping the medication weight gain 26th January 2007
... and need to get rid of some of the weight gain from paxil and cymbalta. has anyone tried a combination of power...
- Lexapro Rash - Serious or Not 24th January 2007
... If the rash goes away then I should start taking Paxil CR 12.5 mg every day for 2 weeks. If my body handles ... that okay then he wants me to try Paxil CR 25 mg every day. I hope it works because I'm a...
- to those on effexor xr 23rd January 2007
... could lead to more anxieties. now they have me on paxil and im not happy about it but i need a break from...
- Could I have social Anxiety ?? 23rd January 2007
... and depression, and I"ve tried a couple of them , Paxil and Effexor, which made me horribly sick, weird numb...
- Prozac or Lexapro ?? 23rd January 2007
... irritability, anxiousness. I had panic attacks on Paxil and Effexor. Wondering if or should I try Prozac or...
... Yes, Paxil scared the hell out of me, I was on 10 mg, and was...
... [QUOTE=cvoor;2759064]Yes, Paxil scared the hell out of me, I was on 10 mg, and was...
- Fear of schiz!!!need your reply's 22nd January 2007
... doc but no PDoc. He said it was anxiety and uped my paxil from 20 mg to 40mg. Which i refuse to do because the ... side effects of paxil are bad enough at 20 mg, I can only imagine what...
... side effects which made my anxiety much worse. Plus Paxil is quite hard to wean yourself off of. I resisted ... instead of your SSRI. It can cause dependance just like Paxil , but if it works with no side effects then it is well...
... become violent. BELIEVE IN YER MEDS. im on 60 mg of paxil plus clorazepam to combat the insomnia. i just went ... drink alcohol and dont take marijuana. stay on the paxil for 3 months and find yourself a place where you feel...
- Need medication advice please! 21st January 2007
... Currently I take Klonopin (which is a benzo) and Paxil . My problem is I am trying to get off the Paxil and...
... The problem is that I have been on Paxil for 7 years and don't want to be on it anymore, so ... because of the bad withdrawls (which is why I want off Paxil ). Even though my Dr gives me advice on the drugs...
... I've been on most SSRI's (including Paxil ). They all have withdrawal symptoms. Make sure you ... withdrawal at all. Believe me I would. I came off Paxil cold turkey. I thought I knew better than my doctor ... start you on the Effexer while your detoxing from Paxil ? That's how they ususally do it.
Don't be scared...
... he wants to put me on something while I am stopping Paxil .
Thanks for the encouragement! :)...
... Currently I take Klonopin (which is a benzo) and Paxil . My problem is I am trying to get off the Paxil and...
- medication 21st January 2007
... episodes of anger. The doctor has prescribed 20 MG of Paxil once daily, 100 MG of Gabapentin three times a day ... them. In reviewing the medication, I see that both Paxil and Gabapentin are somewhat the same, prescribed for...
- anxiety and tension headaches 21st January 2007
... Wednesday so I will mention it to him. I am on 20mg of Paxil and 1mg of Ativan... when my headaches started the...
- Paxil + Alcoholic Beverages = Deadly? 20th January 2007
... I just got put on the generic form of Paxil yesterday. While reading through the info on it I...
... i have been on paxil for 4 yrs and have never had a problem drinking.....
... QUOTE=ILuvBoston;2753645]Ive been taking about 2mg of paxil about 2x a weekQUOTE]
why are you only taking 2x...
... QUOTE=ILuvBoston;2753645]Ive been taking about 2mg of paxil about 2x a weekQUOTE]
why are you only taking 2x ... a week
Ditto to the above question. Paxil is not meant to be an "as needed" medicine. I don...
... couple of bad episodes of drinking while taking my Paxil ... one of them times sent me to the ER thinking I...
... a couple drinks...it says don't drink while taking Paxil because it can make you more sleepy, she also said...
- Paxil seems to be working 20th January 2007
... and am now back. Be careful of the weight gain on Paxil . You are a male, so maybe you won't have a problem ... control it. I don't know what your doctor told you but Paxil is the worst of the SSRI's for weight gain. I gained...
- Should I or not??? 19th January 2007
... month), my anxiety and panics are back. I used to take paxil , but i've decided not to take it this time, and to...
- Effexor? 19th January 2007
... has anyone has success with it. Currently I am on Paxil wanted to get off of it but couldnt, I also cant stand ... the feeling of being tired all day on Paxil .
Thanks...
... I have heard that Paxil and Effexor are very difficult to get off of, so I ... have so many unwanted side effects.
How has the Paxil been working for ya?
Later,
OE...
... because one of the main reasons I wanted to switch from Paxil is because of withdrawls, and now I read that Effexor ... other suggestions?
I want to eventually go off of Paxil .
OCD...Yes I also take Klonopin for my panic...
... I took Paxil in the past as well. In my opinion, Effexor withdrawal ... is a thousand times worse than withdrawal from Paxil . It's like a living hell....
... I have had a few different meds, Lexapro, Effexor, Paxil , Vistarel, and Xanax. The only thing that worked for ... something like the Xanax. I had bad side effects from the Paxil and the others didn't help at all. Hope you find the...
- Upping Paxil CR 19th January 2007
... it helps. It definitely takes more than a week for Paxil of any type to start working. Give it some time....
- Can't believe it! Pure O, panic and anxiety are back in my life 19th January 2007
... constant obsessive thoughts, and I've started back on Paxil , and I've been taking .5 of Xanax, which really helps...
- need info on lorazapam 18th January 2007
... worry about that as much if it is helping you though. Paxil and Effexor which are commonly prescribed for anxiety...
- Allergies and Anxiety 18th January 2007
... makes me a bit groggy, especially since I also take Paxil . My mother swears by Tylenol cold and sinus (she has...
- Does your anxiety cause fatigue? 16th January 2007
... like I just ran a marathon. I know part of it is the Paxil , but the other part I'm sure is my anxiety....
- Hi Im new and Could really use some advice 16th January 2007
... Benzo's actually as a lot of people will testify to. Paxil is another that causes dependency. So all the negative...
- SSRI Withdraw symptoms - need advice 16th January 2007
... they can't come off of them. My mother has been on Paxil for over ten years and has tried on numerous occasions...
- fear of needles 16th January 2007
... my hear starts to race get really nervous etc.im on paxil and it helps some but not all the time....
- Nothing works 15th January 2007
... which didn't help). So far I have had Effexor, Lexpro, Paxil , and Xanax. The only thing that has even begun to...
... rather be dependant on Xanax and have it work than Paxil and have it cause me horrible side effects. LOL....
- Would Benzodiazepines Work for me? 15th January 2007
... been on a couple ssri's like zoloft, effexor, and paxil for ocd. Well i started that about 2 years ago and...
- Anxiety ruining my career and relationships 15th January 2007
... a bad start under doc. supervision). SSRI such as paxil and lexabro would probably make your case worse initially...
- Pregnant and taking paxil!!!!! 14th January 2007
... pregnancy, but I think you should do it for the baby. Paxil can cause weird feelings in your head and increased...
... HI ,i was on paxil serxoat we called it in england, was great on it for...
... I took Paxil during my entire pregnancy with my 4th child.My son ... agree with the others though,if your going to stop the Paxil ,you should slowly taper off.Paxil is (for most it ... is very difficult to taper off.When I did taper off Paxil I had a ruff time.I failed the first try but succeeded...
... I was on Paxil with both my pregnancies because at the time it was ... Also, they say it's worse int he last trimester with Paxil and pregnancy. In the interm you may want to start...
- How long do the withdrawals from Lexapro last? 12th January 2007
... depends on the person. I got them bad when quitting Paxil awhile back. It is like an electric shock, but smaller...
- Why am I getting worse? Need advice. 12th January 2007
... It could be that you are weaning off of Paxil . It happens. Also to make your self more copmfortable...
... probably causing your symptoms. Why are you quitting the Paxil ?...
... I took a full dose of Paxil this morning, I just couldnt handle it and I also ... took .5 mg of Klonopin. I feel the Paxil is not doing anything for me anymore and I have been...
... Taking one full does of paxil is not going to do anything, as it takes weeks to...
... Coming off Paxil isn't easy. I was on it for years and when I got pregnant ... having my baby 6 months ago... I am back on 20mg of Paxil and 1mg of Ativan. Your monthly is probably a factor...
... I am feeling so dizzy today, I think it's from the paxil withdrwl, although I did take a full 20 mg today because ... function like this. I will just keep taking hte 20 mg of Paxil from now on...I just cant handle this. I feel fluish...
... Alex, Paxil is a very difficult drug to quit. You must wean off...
... Alex, Timber is right. Paxil is very difficult to come off of. You have to do ... of your physician. I remember forgetting to take Paxil for 3 days and felt so bad that I wanted to jump in ... Is it anxiety? Depression? OCD?
Before taking Paxil , I was on Luvox (I was diagnosed with OCD) and it ... on it.
I would recommend continuing to take the Paxil until you can speak to your Therapist and see if there...
... Yes i think your right. I was weaning off the Paxil and was down to almost half a pill, but the past few ... now but I think its turning into depression and teh paxil withdrawls are really starting to hit now. I am just...
... hear that you are feeling bad again. I weaned off of Paxil also. The first time I tried, I tried taking my pills...
... that. What you're experiencing is very typical of Paxil withdrawal. You're not going to feel this way forever...
... kind words.....
I started back on the full dose pf Paxil again until I can see my Dr. I feel like a failure...
- Modafinil Anyone here take it or heard of it? 11th January 2007
... suffer from Anxiety and depression, currently I take Paxil (trying to wean off of it) and Klonopin. I have a...
... a RX, because of the fatigue I have from kpin and paxil . But, it's hard to get the insurance companies to...
- Opinions on Celexa 11th January 2007
... asking opinions. My doctor asked me to consider taking Paxil or Zoloft. She seemed only to consider those two ... I'm asking your opinion on:
Why only Zoloft or Paxil and any thoughts on why it ended up being Celexa?...
... so glad to read your post about celexa. I was on Paxil for 8 years, then they switched me to Celexa as my ... post tramatic years ago...but got so addicted to the paxil that I couldn't wean off without horrid detox side...
- Prozac Is it good for Anxiety ? 11th January 2007
... does it help or increase anxiety ?
I cannot take Paxil or Effexor, they hurt my stomach horribly, and gave...
- What meds do you take and dose it help 10th January 2007
... been diagmosed with anxiety about 4 years ago I used paxil for about 6 months I got abit better then went off...
- Wondering how much meds you all take ? I'm nervous. 10th January 2007
... Ok I am 34 and take Paxil and Klonopin (.5 mg), then I take Prilosec and Mylanta...
... Paxil has been my enemy...I've gotten the dose down to a...
... I hear you two about the Paxil.I took Paxil for two years and while yes it worked wonderful tapering ... I do remember being tired very often which I think Paxil was causing.The worst was comming off them though...
... I have failed many of times trying to taper off of Paxil ...just so scared of those body Zaps we all get and...
