- valium type meds are safe for anxiety 11th June 2003
... Some Doctors are so far up the **S of prozac and paxil it is a crime against their patients, IMHO. If this...
- Terrified of going to the Dr. 11th June 2003
... out what was wrong with me. I was told to just take Paxil and I would be fine. I took it, but I would only...
... to cgreg, i think the paxil would help but stay on it for 6 months or more...
- Paxil withdrawal??? 9th June 2003
... I was on paxil for a yeear and my dr told me to take 1 every other ... every 3 days. I did go through some major withdrawls, paxil to me was very hard to get off. I had major night...
... I took paxil for a little over a year. My doc weaned me quickly ... function. I was sucidialy and thought I had gone crazy. Paxil is a wonderful drug for anixety but the withdrawls...
... your DR's sound like idiots. Do they not know how Paxil works? It's insane to have people weaning from Paxil ... actually causing your anxiety to come back.
I was on paxil two seperate times and weaned VERY slowly without ... a little dizzy and loopy but nothing that severe.
paxil is a lifesaver but Dr's need to know how to use it...
- help! 7th June 2003
... you don't mind the possiblity of some weight gain. Paxil worked wonderful for me. I took 40mg a day and my...
- anexity for years but new side effect started, HIVES 7th June 2003
... are you taking paxil daily?, if so it may be reducing your anxiety and...
- can some one help me out? 5th June 2003
... been put on several anti-depressants like Effexor and Paxil and they have made me freak right out! my resting...
- paxil 5th June 2003
... but took an allergic reaction to it and changed to paxil about three months ago and have gained at least 20 ... dont know what to try next but i wouldn't recomend paxil to anyone.
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lucy...
... Forgot to say it is 20mg paxil i am on at the moment.
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lucy...
... I am on Paxil CR 37.5mg and have been for about 8 months. I have ... the Christmas munchies??? I was going to go off of Paxil as some of my symptoms of anxiety haver returned but ... s and they all have the potential to do the same.
Paxil worked well for my anxiety in the past when I took...
- Stopped the meds, now what 5th June 2003
... while on the meds, i was a basket case. I was on paxil cr, effexor, lexapro and nothing helped. WHy cant...
- paxil to lexapro to? 4th June 2003
... wave.gif[/img] gregula,
I too made the switch from Paxil CR to Lexapro about 5 or 6 months ago. I suffer from ... as well as fatigue and ocassional depression. The Paxil was giving me insomnia, as well as a reduced sex drive ... 10mg of Lexapro was not nearly as effective as the Paxil CR, however there were fewer side effects. When I...
... to gregula, the paxil dose was a low starting dose, I dont know the lexapro...
- Need advice about anxiety meds... 4th June 2003
... taking the lowest dose so they switched me to 10mg paxil ... Although both meds do wonders for me mentally I...
... I had the same side effects with Paxil , so I switched to Lexapro, and I've noticed it's a...
- Weight gain and meds...what has been your experience??? 4th June 2003
... and we are going to start the weaning process off of Paxil and start something else. My main problems are anxiety...
- Weelbutrin 3rd June 2003
... I am on Paxil CR for anxiety and Wellbutrin for depression. I was ... partum depression and it made my anxiety much worse. Paxil helped my anxiety but made me SOO apathetic and depressed...
- How do I start on Xanax? 2nd June 2003
... like the prescription says, every 6 hours. I was on paxil before and all I had to do was take it once or twice ... or do I have to take it for a few weeks like I did Paxil before it starts working? I have 30 pills at .25...
... First of all, your paxil did not stop working for you becuase it is not a take ... week. I am guessing that the same Doctor put you on Paxil that is now giving you xanax. I'm sure he does have ... counciled you on this drug or He needs to be fired. If paxil was working for you the way you were taking it, you ... attack only along with a milder daily drug such as your paxil . Xanax is very additive and has severe withdrawal...
... back about taking something else...tried Zoloft and Paxil , but had an allergic reaction to both, so I just stayed...
- REALLY want to get off of Paxil.... 1st June 2003
... I feel your pain. I was on Paxil for 8 months and it was the most miserable time of...
... no troubles at all. My anxiety is returning on the Paxil so why take something so addicting to my body with...
... elevation of my liver enzymes and I had to stop it. Paxil works for my anxiety but I just do not like to side ... went to see my MD and he talked me into staying on Paxil and taking my Wellbutrin as I should. The Paxil brings...
- Help, Xanax questions!!! 1st June 2003
... because I only take the surface streets. I was on Paxil first and it worked great but I think I became immune...
- WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY 1st June 2003
... or a phsycologist to get help with it.
I am taking paxil for anxiety... when i'm arond a lot of people i would...
- Is there such a drug?..... 30th May 2003
... there is, it would be great to hear about it. I take paxil for anxiety/depression. Someone stated that wellbrutin...
- Stress, Anxiety & Panic Disorders 29th May 2003
... that brought on the anxiety. He wanted to give me paxil (which I refused). Because, he refused to listen to...
- New to Board, Advice? 27th May 2003
... doctor tried the anxiety route perscribing Xanax, Paxil and nuerontin at different times to try and figure...
- Throbs? Am I the only one that knows what this is really? 26th May 2003
... one. Apparently, people who were taking I believe Paxil experienced a severe shooting pain, like electricity...
- Does anyone take a conventional med and also an herb? 25th May 2003
... Lexapro and then valerian to sleep? Or if you take Paxil and then take skullcap for anxiety?
I have heard it...
... Lexapro and then valerian to sleep? Or if you take Paxil and then take skullcap for anxiety?
I have heard it...
- sexual dysfunction on zoloft! 25th May 2003
... difficult. I talked to a doctor who told me zoloft and paxil have a high percentage, I think around 40% if not...
- yuk 22nd May 2003
... SSRI medication? That happened to me when I was on Paxil . I could induce it by yawning. First it would tickle...
- XANAX users. 22nd May 2003
... pills. The other doctor wanted to do Lexapro and Paxil .
I have taken it in the past as needed would it...
... been on the following for anxiety: Xanax, Valium, Paxil , Prozac. The one's that worked? You guessed correctly...
... Considering the withdrawl people experence with effexor and paxil , what makes xanax that much worse. Not that I EVER...
- Can anyone relate to my problem? 21st May 2003
... Syndrome) & an Anxiety Disorder. I started out on Paxil - it did nothing for me. Then it was Celexa, which ... took me off of that since it no longer worked. Tried Paxil again - still didn't work. After being off Celexa...
... i feel like i need to use the bathroom ....i am on paxil right now was on celexa ....what seemed to work for...
... think it is social anxiety, which i have also. I take paxil cr and it works alright. I still am nervous some...
- Social Anxiety Disorder? 18th May 2003
... and SAD. Yes I've been treated for 4 years. I was on paxil for 3 years, xanax etc..
We are just doomed to this...
... became unbearable with
ocd, TMJ, ect. I was put on Paxil & five years
later became semi-normal. Then my mother...
... grade. HOW DID I KNOW?
I am thinking about trying Paxil next.
Even if it does calm me and reduce my anxiety...
... Hey ffsmith. Thought any more about taking the Paxil ? I think there is plenty of hope for you.
What scares...
... Thanks for saying I'm an angel!
Glad I can be of help.
Paxil is a wonderful drug! Without it, I would be
dead or...
- SRRI VS BENZO's for anxiety 17th May 2003
... anxiety, i could use your advice! I've been taking paxil cr for anxiety for almost two months. It has helped ... wondering if a benzo would work better. Not saying the paxil doesn't work, but could the anxiety be completely ... s still have the same libido killing affects like paxil ? Thanks guys!...
... Hi, if the paxil is actually helping you, and sometimes it doesnt, ... or panic attacks when getting the full benefit from paxil or any other antidepressant, and a benzo is useful...
... course, many people have benefited from SSRI's, and if Paxil is working for you, I don't think you should switch...
- prozac and unexplained problems!!! 16th May 2003
... alone to their own emotions and life, stop selling Paxil after Hamburger Helper commercials and stop telling...
... and asked me what drug "Pazil" is. I said "you mean Paxil ?" She said oh yes, her new doctor just wrote a prescription ... she freaked out because her friend tried to taper Paxil and suffered so severely she ended up back on. My...
- Do symptoms return??? 16th May 2003
... Just wondering whether or not anyone has taken Paxil and then discontinued it and had their symptoms return...
... but often they dont, especially if you were on the paxil for 6 months or more...
- Back on Meds... anyone familiar with Paxil CR 16th May 2003
... these also calm your body, the other PB meds dont.
paxil is a SSRI antidepressant and these are popular and ... heavily promoted for anxiety and panic attacks, see the paxil website.
agree that its good to carry some xanax with...
... these also calm your body, the other PB meds dont.
paxil is a SSRI antidepressant and these are popular and ... heavily promoted for anxiety and panic attacks, see the paxil website.
agree that its good to carry some xanax with...
... these also calm your body, the other PB meds dont.
paxil is a SSRI antidepressant and these are popular and ... heavily promoted for anxiety and panic attacks, see the paxil website.
agree that its good to carry some xanax with...
... kills libidos, you are in for a rude awakening with Paxil . SSRI's are famous for this..Some have good luck with ... paxil , prozac, etc. some don't. I didn't and will never...
... there too) I think the reason why the doc is trying Paxil is because the Xanax can be so addictive. I am going...
... there too) I think the reason why the doc is trying Paxil is because the Xanax can be so addictive. I am going ... them, some dont. I hate to discourage you from using Paxil , but there are some "disheartening" stories about ... make the final decision as to whether you want to try Paxil , not the Dr.
...
- difference between xanax and valium 16th May 2003
... or maybe looking into something like an ssri like paxil or something. ...
- getting off pills 15th May 2003
... I was put on paxil (didn't work), then adavand-[however ya spell it]...
- does anyone understand how i feel. 14th May 2003
... you feel. I have a medicine cabinet full of zoloft, paxil and celexa and have never taken any of them. I am...
... started having anxiety again so the doctor put me on paxil ..... BAD MISTAKE .. it made me have the worst attack ... ever.. i felt bad for over a week.. so off the paxil and back on prozac.. only this time it cause every...
- Zoloft.....how long till it kicks in? 13th May 2003
... Zoloft took 5 weeks to kick in. I had just come off Paxil and thought I was going to die durning those 5 weeks ... after a few more weeks it's not working I'd ask for Paxil . It worked like a charm for anixety and Panic for ... I'm about 88 pounds over weight now. (NOT all from paxil !) And the weight issue only increased my anxiety because...
- Eyelash and Eyebrow Pulling!?!?! 13th May 2003
... ve been recently diagnosed with depression and take Paxil for the depression and anxiety. It does not help with...
- I'm New - Anxiety about recent tornadoes 12th May 2003
... attacks were really bad that year and I had to be put on Paxil (my doc suggested a stronger medication, but I refused...
- EVERYONE READ AND POST 9th May 2003
... have OCD
I can't really relax
etc....
I just started Paxil CR 5 days ago...
...
... ocd & my mother is dying of cancer!
Thank God for Paxil & Klonopin or I would
be in the rubber room or dead...
... is not real often. Do ya think i'm a candidate for Paxil ? My doc gave it to me, but i'm too chicken to try...
... They might be able to help you. I don't know about Paxil , sorry....
... before and after they occur
YEP all of these!!
I'm on Paxil , seems to maybe be wrking, but I'm not sure.. I have...
... Gregula - Good luck. I'm glad the paxil is working some.
Windtrooper - I don't have many...
... cant sleep.....so i went to a dr and he put me on paxil ..i went back( scared to death i had to go back) and ... told him i once was on xanix (sp?)and paxil at the same time...so he gave me a few...but he never...
- Dizziness anyone? 7th May 2003
... of anxiety meds are you on? the first time i took paxil it made me feel like crap and when i stopped taking ... and the girl that gave one of the tests said that paxil did the same thing to her when she stopped taking ... concluded that it must have been a reaction to the paxil .....
- Paxil CR and Trazodone(Deseryl) 6th May 2003
... serotonin syndrome which can be deadly. i want to try paxil but im worried about insomnia and want to take something ... to help me sleep. does anyone take paxil and have insomnia, and if so what do you take for...
... not take them 'together'. Celexa is very similar to Paxil . I took 60mgs Celexa in the am, and 100mgs of Traz...
- Anyone here get stiffness in both your arms? 5th May 2003
... which I had bad side effects right away.
He had tried Paxil , but I had really bad side effects from that..
As...
- Trying to stay positive, BUT.... 3rd May 2003
... work for me, eventhough I have health insurance... Paxil was a no go, now prozac. If I had gotten a 10 day...
- venting 2nd May 2003
... SP I would go out everyday with no doubt, was given Paxil (I persisted after too many years of going through...
- Taking Paxil, and can't sleep! 2nd May 2003
... Hi Kev,
This is a startup effect with Paxil . The same thing happened to me when I started it ... stick to taking it at more or less the same time as Paxil has a short half life and leaves your body quickly ... the same thing as you did. Keep eating healthy as Paxil is known for weight gain. I have been watching my...
... month or a little bit longer. Yes, unfortunately Paxil does have some sexual side effects. My drive has ... prescribing doc.
You didn't say why you were taking the Paxil (symptoms).
Just curious! Maybe we could compare notes...
... you could go back to 10mg paxil for a while, if this helps you sleep...
... done, and even a catscan).
That's why I am on the Paxil . I think 20mg is WAY too much for me at this point ... smile.gif[/img]
What's really weird is, I stopped the Paxil for a few days before, and I felt GREAT on those days...
... Hey all,
I've been taking paxil cr for a little over a month. I remember those days...
- I need some advice please! 2nd May 2003
... something like it. After kinda crummy times with BOTH Paxil and Prozac, I'm not too fond of everyday "brain" medication...
... drug I have ever taken for anxiety, and I have taken Paxil , PRozac, Xanax, and Kava Kava, is Valium -BAR NONE...
... that SSRI's do, though. Many people who have taken paxil have reported mania like episodes, such as fighting...
- Pins and needles!!! 1st May 2003
... Also, people on one of the major popular drugs either paxil or zoloft get this- they walk around with their hands...
- relaxed....but cant speak....? 30th April 2003
... Hi
Im puzzled...since the introduction of paxil and wellbutrin, my typical anxiety symptoms have subsided...
- WEIGHT 29th April 2003
... Well, since I started the Paxil , I have lost weight. I have lost almost 5 pounds ... I sleep ALL the time. I don't know if it is the Paxil or just a lack of motivation due to the anxiety/depression...
- Paxil : Drowsiness and sexual side effects? 29th April 2003
... Oh, also - does Paxil help with OCD?...
... hello
Yes, paxil does have those types of side affects unfortunately...
... I have the same problem with Paxil . I took it for 2+ weeks, had the deep uncontrollable ... this is a big no-no to me. I stopped taking the Paxil a few days ago, and the side effects are almost completely...
... the sleepiness should go away as you get used to the paxil , if not you can swap overnight to another paxil type...
- Need advice... what drug to use? 29th April 2003
... the anxiety for about 6-12 months. She prescribed Paxil . I am to take half pills for the first week, then ... on it for about 6-12 months.
I wanted to check Paxil out before filling my prescription so that's when ... pill popper. I rarely even take tylenol!
Does Paxil always have bad withdrawls even when you only take...
... my anxiety always comes back....
I have never tried paxil so I can't comment....
I am sure you can find something...
... the last three months. I was originally prescribed Paxil but I noticed after 1 week of taking it it made me ... each individual's body. The new SSRIs like Zoloft and Paxil are said to be non addictive. I just hope you get...
... There are many that have taken Paxil with excellent results (Ricky Williams), and others ... a constant state of panic than be brain dead from Paxil . My experience with it was awful- night sweats and ... issues". As a matter of fact, the withdrawal from Paxil can be so bad that sometimes a doctor prescribes Prozac ... money issue involved in regards to doctors pushing Paxil ? I'd bet there is..for all the drugs, but Paxil seems ... now- if cost is an issue for you- for my insurance Paxil costs 30 dollars more than the Prozac Generic PER...
... Originally posted by majestikalj:
...She prescribed Paxil ... Seems like everyone has had a bad time with this...
... majestikalj,
I had a bad experience with Paxil , it heightened my anxiety and caused rapid cycle panic ... in the pm
On the other hand my Mom has been taking Paxil for years and it really helps her (she suffers from...
- so sad feeling numb inside 28th April 2003
... she gave me a test on depression. She did put me on paxil , icky dont do, she kept trying till something worked...
- prozac and weightloss? 26th April 2003
... it actually helped me. I am 27 now and just got on Paxil . I wanted Prozac, but they didn't have any samples...
- Does any one??? 25th April 2003
... cloaking me no way to get away from it I started on the paxil which really helps with the recovery time I still...
- Natural alternative to anxiety medication??? 25th April 2003
... Before I was put on Paxil , I was using kava kava and sometimes St. Johns wort...
- Chamomile with paxil? 25th April 2003
... psychoactive and strong, such as kava and valerian. The Paxil is surely something more to be concerned about than...
... you could also ask the pharmacist who prescribed the paxil ....
- Could this all be down to stress? 22nd April 2003
... is malpractice for them to give you or anyone else paxil and be done with it when there is truly a physical...
- Migraine-day 6, I'm sure it's a brain tumur...LONG 19th April 2003
... brain.
The scientists tested other SSRIs such as Paxil and Celexa and found they, too, had the same effect...
- lexapro and alcohol 14th April 2003
... supposed to drink much on SSRI's, but I was prescribed paxil a year ago for depression and i didn't have any problems ... he told me to quit lexapro and i decided to go on paxil cr. That made the wierd feeling come back and I quit...
... sounds like your switching all sorts of stuff around Paxil , Lexapro for 5 days, then Paxil Cr with Ativan for...
- paxil right for me? 13th April 2003
... valium type medications being best for anxiety. I tried paxil cr for 5 days. I will never do it again. Loss of appetite ... sleepiness) and it does its job very well.Getting off of paxil sometimes requires prozac. IMHO, it aint worth it...
... of powerful. Could you get it in small doses? The paxil does have some side affects. I could probably go ... IBS meds.. so maybe that's why, but it could be the paxil to. The sexual side affects aren't to bad, but it ... sure took some of the H out of horny.. lol The paxil hasn't been all that bad, actually i've been in a ... on it... i guess what i could do is if i go off the paxil and i feel kind of depressed, i could talk to my doctor...
... anxieties about crowds sound normal to me!)anxiety, and paxil works for you and you dont mind the side effects, ... I just dont like taking meds- but thats just me. Paxil can be a real B*&#CH to get off of- so if you have ... withdrawals.
Honestly, from my BAD experience with paxil , I am frowning upon getting meds from an MD. Its also...
... I've been on paxil for about 2 weeks now and it's working great for the...
... P.S. I never liked Paxil . Made me rather ill....
... I took paxil for about 6 months for depression I had side effects ... disorder. I've heard various horror stories about paxil , however. And the discontinuation sydrome from quitting ... paxil can be horrendous. It was with me for about a week...
- Driving Woes 12th April 2003
... to chug down Citrucel because of it. Recently took Paxil and had an AWFUL experience with it. THe only thing...
- zoloft/klonopin for anxiety 11th April 2003
... meds, as nothing would work for me. I found that Paxil CR is best - and have been on it for a few months ... doing VERY well (the previous year I was on regular Paxil , 30 mg, and found it adequate). I STRONGLY suggest...
- options?? 10th April 2003
... started on some anxiety/depression meds. she mentioned paxil . i know nothing about these kinds of meds, but have ... lot of posts here. i see a lot of people don't like paxil , in which case, what other meds should i be aware...
... I never did well on Paxil . It actually caused me more anxiety than it helped...
- sometimes an antidepressant med never works 9th April 2003
...
paxil and some other antidepressant meds are being heavily ... no big profits to be made
It must be stressed that paxil and the other antidepressants simply do not work at...
- Weight loss with Paxil CR? 8th April 2003
... I'm fixing to start on paxil cr myself. Could you share your experience with it...
... Yes, Paxil CR has helped me, but I do have some side effects...
- Sad, so sad. 6th April 2003
... general and social anxiety so I'm now on 10 mg of paxil since 25 mg made me too sleep. Sure its helping my...
... to OGRT
you could swap to another paxil type med which should keep helping but hopefully wont...
... to OGRT
you could swap to another paxil type med which should keep helping but hopefully wont...
... Well the doctor added wellbutrin to my paxil to see if that helps with me being so tired, if it ... does I will be going on a dose of 40 or 50 of paxil in a month....
- I need someones opinion 1st April 2003
... have a look at the paxil website, this med is being promoted for social anxiety...
... I'll take a look at paxil . But I'm curious, I've heard of people that get on...
... be Well. That's the goal.
kat
P.S. I never liked Paxil . I found other meds in that class to work better for...
- Could this underarm rash be caused by Paxil? 1st April 2003
... saw my dr. on Friday for a follow-up visit for the Paxil . He continued me on the same dosage, since it seems ... really wasn't sure if the rash was related to the Paxil . On Friday, when I saw him, the rash was almost gone ... seemed to think that if I was getting a rash from Paxil , the rash would be in more places on my body - not...
- WARNING TO ALL XANAX USERS!!! IMPORTANT!!!!! 31st March 2003
... would. All he said he could give me was Zoloft or Paxil . I said no thanks....
- Rash..>Paxil??? 29th March 2003
... blood tests and everything is ok.
I have been taking paxil for 8 months now...could this be causing this?? Out...
... another SSRI med, that is 1 in the same family as paxil but slightly different and see if this stops the rash ... many, lexapro, etc and it can be done overnight
the paxil is helping you?? sometimes it doesnt...
- Need reassurance re: remeron 27th March 2003
... see the post about paxil , remeron is also an antidepressant with similar problems...
- counselling vs. medication 26th March 2003
... Mainly my anger and frustration levels. I take Paxil for depression as well.
Thanks for the replies. ...
- getting off lexapro 25th March 2003
... anxiety, but now I've decided to go it med-free. I did Paxil for 4 days but it made me incredibly dizzy, nauseous...
- vitamins to ease anxiety 25th March 2003
... much on how well they work, because I started taking Paxil around the same time. ONE of them is helping - just...
- Can't Take the Stress of My Husband Any More 25th March 2003
... Hi,
Have you ever thought about paxil ? It does wonders for stress and anxiety.
Good luck...
... I'm already on paxil . Actually I am on that and on Topamax. They seemed...
- Any good experience with PAXIL? 25th March 2003
... paxil and all the other SSRI antidepressants reduce anxiety...
... My experience with Paxil has been very positive. When I first started on it ... had already been taking an SSR). I wanted off of the Paxil . They both said to give it time to work.
I toughed ... was that I never knew what "normal" was until I took Paxil .
There were other, longer lasting side effects ... end of 6 months both of those had vanished.
I know Paxil doesn't work for everyone, but for me it was a life...
... A combination of paxil and topamax has helped greatly with stabilizing my...
... Unfortunately, I am unable to say anything positive about paxil . I know for a lot of people it is a positive experience...
... I have had very positive results with Paxil . I am being treated for depression and anxiety. So...
... Anyways, I was just wondering if the side effects for Paxil are any better and why my Dr perscribed zoloft when ... Paxil is more commonly perscribed for anxiety....
... paxil and zoloft are SSRI or prozac type antidepressants...
- Sinus congestion/Anxiety/Panic 22nd March 2003
... swelling and allows my sinus' to drain.
I've tried to use Paxil but because of its drying effects it just causes more...
