- Please help, I am at the end of my rope 2nd March 2008
... kind of anti-depressant for years. First I was on Paxil for anxiety and it really did help a lot. Then I went ... I didn't have any side affects with the Zoloft or Paxil but had some nausea with the Lexapro.
I've never...
- GAD or Bipolar? 25th February 2008
... depression and was put on Prozac and later went to Paxil to help my anxiety and OCD. I started on 10mg/day...
- Check In..... 18th February 2008
... positives did not last that long before they burnt out. Paxil put me into the hospital so thats out, Celexa did...
- zoloft so far 13th February 2008
... I am now nearly officially a week into zoloft from paxil . My first impressions are it makes me less tired probably...
... wonder if there was any horrible withdrawals like paxil (which I can feel immediately if I miss one tablet...
... avoid people, and I was tired. I have never tried Paxil and hope that I don't have to (just because of the...
... wonder if there was any horrible withdrawals like paxil (which I can feel immediately if I miss one tablet...
- does anyone know about effexor? 12th February 2008
... told the doctor it wasn't working for me he put me on Paxil by just immediatly switching me over to it. I didn ... certainly didn't like that side effect. I ind that Paxil works for me but the side effect of weight gain is...
- How Come I get Angry When I Quit Depression drugs? 11th February 2008
... doctor for a refill, etc. I've been on Prozac and Paxil and had this symptom with both. I get really crabby...
... -) )
Thanks...gizmo
When I missed a dose of paxil , I almost went into fits of rage. It was like nothing...
... Paxil withdrawl is the worst! Much harsher than Prozac withdrawal ... With both I had the crabby and angry moods. But with Paxil I also get dizzy and lightheaded. :) When I first ... experienced this it freaked me out. As soon as I got the Paxil refilled I the symptoms were gone....
... [QUOTE=MariaBB;3441305] Paxil withdrawl is the worst! Much harsher than Prozac withdrawal ... With both I had the crabby and angry moods. But with Paxil I also get dizzy and lightheaded. :) When I first ... experienced this it freaked me out. As soon as I got the Paxil refilled I the symptoms were gone.
Yeah, it is...
- Lexapro or Wellbutrin SR?? 7th February 2008
... I'm currently on Paxil CR and have done very well on this medication. This ... prescribed Lexapro and she asked the doctor about Paxil and the doctor informed her that Paxil has a history...
... I was on Prozac and then Paxil for years for severe depression, anxiety and OCD. ... I went off Paxil a year ago because I was sick of being a twenty something ... first 8 months on Wellbutrin only because of being on paxil for 5 years. Paxil gave me 5 years of anxiety free...
- Please help, I feel so afraid and sad... 5th February 2008
... are good with treating anxiety. Prozac, Zoloft, ( Paxil ), maybe Celexa, not so sure about Lexapro, but yes...
... The older I get I feel like such a wimp. Taking paxil has truly helped me to feel at peace again. I feel...
- Self image 5th February 2008
... problems and also how I didn't think my medication ( paxil ) wasn't working very well anymore. My doctor decided ... figure out what to do.
I didn't take my medication ( paxil ) yesterday because I saw no difference when I was ... to see the benefit. However like before when I took paxil , I noticed the effects immediately. My anxiety just...
- Going down... 30th January 2008
... all. I am taking a plethoria of ADs including 40 mg paxil , 25 mg anafranil, and ativan (as needed). Lately,...
- New to the boards with Paxil questions.... 28th January 2008
... I would instead try taking the Paxil in the morning (if you're not already), and see if ... really need it. If changing the time you take the Paxil doesn't work, maybe a slightly lower dosage might ... insomnia might be considered a 'rare' side effect for Paxil , it can still happen. You may just be sensitive to...
... Me too, I use to take Paxil , actually any anti-depressant, or anxiety medication...
- Meds and weight gain 25th January 2008
... little bit. While I was on Effexor -- and before that, Paxil -- I was dieting and exercising, yet continued to...
- short half life of effexor?? 24th January 2008
... has to be taken into consideration that along with Paxil it can be extremely difficult to come off of it especially...
- anybody on cymbalta? 22nd January 2008
... it in general. in the years past ive tried prozac, paxil , wellbutrin and a few others, the only one that really...
- Post-Partum Depression 18th January 2008
... out by her doctor because she didn't want to take Paxil for, as she described it, "feeling down"(her husband ... What freaked her out was he said if she didn't take Paxil she was refusing treatment she needed and made her...
- Wellbutrin vs. other meds 16th January 2008
... use street drugs, cocaine & ectasy.
She was on Paxil & their warning was just alcholol.
Why does Wellbutrin...
- antidepressants 15th January 2008
... was on it to combat sexual side effects while taking Paxil , then later Prozac. It worked pretty well for me...
- Meds for SSRI withdrawal 15th January 2008
... The doctor gave me a prescription for Paxil . I don't think I'm going to fill it......
- Help with SSRI Withdrawal 14th January 2008
... thing you are currently going through. I took Prozac/ Paxil for more than 11 consecutive years. Last July (2007 ... phobia symptoms, so I decided to go off the 40 mg of Paxil that I'd been taking for years. In July I went to...
- Getting off depression medication 12th January 2008
... it depends on the med. For Paxil and Effexor there are a number of websites devoted...
... just put in a search for Paxil or Effexor withdrawal or reduction. Against forum...
- Tired of being tired. Please help. 12th January 2008
... know what you mean. This is the reason why I came off paxil and went on zoloft. The fatigue was just way too much...
- Lexapro, Wellbutrin, and Cymbalta? The 3 little bears. 12th January 2008
... change much, but it was quite a while ago. I had taken Paxil even before that and it took an absurd amount of time...
- Abilify for depression 11th January 2008
... Well I am on Abilify (10mg/day) and Paxil . For the abilify my doctor increased the dose from...
- got to do something... 10th January 2008
... crazy, some days I am deliberately not taking my meds ( paxil ) just to gain certain feelings again (because paxil...
... Anger and aggressive feelings are a side effect of Paxil withdrawl sometimes. My advice is to either see a...
... saying this before, but.....rather than taking the Paxil on and off, take half of your regular dosage. All...
... Stay on the paxil and go see a psychiatrist who can help you pick another...
- anti depressant drugs and weight gain 10th January 2008
... have fought depression for years. I recently went on paxil and started putting on weight.
Is there anything...
... Effexor has its drawbacks though but is as strong as Paxil overall.
take care
trg247...
- is lexapro available in canada yet? Sounds like the best med out there! 6th January 2008
... depression! Some studies compared it to other drugs like paxil and effexor etcc...
Does anyone know if It is available...
- Reaction to Paxil? 4th January 2008
... I have been on Paxil for several years. When I first started taking it...
... The only reaction to Paxil that I have is if I miss it for more than two days...
... while and then you regret even EVER considering it. Paxil was a dream drug at first, but overtime has become...
... Thanks for the replies............I was changed from Paxil to Effexor XR yesterday Jan.9........Took it then...
- depression and anxiety 1st January 2008
... I have both as well I'm on 5mg of paxil , I too wish I could overcome both, I think its mostly...
- SSRI antidepressants 30th December 2007
... all of them can have these type of side effects. On Paxil , I had inability to orgasm, which was corrected by...
- Stuff it! I'm coming off! 28th December 2007
...
The article describes exactly my situation on paxil . I have become lazy, untidy, slopy, uncaring, less ... creative, yet more confident. When I first began paxil being more confident and feeling more positive was ... gone down hill - despite increase of dose. Before paxil I was on celexa which was okay for anxiety but worse ... for anxiety. I found the right drug and balance with paxil , but I have lost things about me that defined me as ... not sure where and what I will have to do without paxil if I do come off but I know now paxil has created ... left untouched and slung, now covered in dust.
Paxil has made me yes a more confident, outgoing person ... a job and I goto uni finding the time to come off paxil is going to exhausting and time consuming, I just...
...
The article describes exactly my situation on paxil . I have become lazy, untidy, slopy, uncaring, less ... creative, yet more confident. When I first began paxil being more confident and feeling more positive was ... gone down hill - despite increase of dose. Before paxil I was on celexa which was okay for anxiety but worse ... for anxiety. I found the right drug and balance with paxil , but I have lost things about me that defined me as ... not sure where and what I will have to do without paxil if I do come off but I know now paxil has created ... left untouched and slung, now covered in dust.
Paxil has made me yes a more confident, outgoing person ... a job and I goto uni finding the time to come off paxil is going to exhausting and time consuming, I just...
... above poster is right first of all, you come off of Paxil the wrong way and it will put you through hell as...
... generate business. I can find ten positive reports on Paxil and just as easy find ten that go against it. With...
... you say. I think the key is finding the balance.
Paxil has allowed me to get to grips with my self confidence...
... you say. I think the key is finding the balance.
Paxil has allowed me to get to grips with my self confidence...
... adding another med to the mix before I would get rid of Paxil all together for this way you don't have to go through...
... kind replies.
Sometimes I wish I never set foot on paxil because of the withdrawal problems you hear, and to...
... risky seeing as they are so new.
The thing about paxil is it puts you in this safe bubble where nothing seems...
- what anti d is best for severe depression? i need help!!! 24th December 2007
... on something for depression .so far i have tried
paxil
zoloft
celexa which i liked
effexor xr this one...
- Effexor Xr 24th December 2007
... The withdrawal effect of Effexor and Paxil for that matter is what hurts the reputation of these ... where you can actually see the light again Effexor and Paxil are at the top of the list. A lot of people have ... wrong chemistry mix can lead to unpleasant times .... Paxil made me manic and out of control very quickly which...
- Ever feel like Jack Nicholson in "Schmidt"? 21st December 2007
... control. I'm presently taking Effexor XL, 75 mg, Paxil , 40 mg, and Ativan when I feel the need for it. The ... being a help in the long term. I really wonder if the Paxil and Effexor are doing anything. I've been on Paxil...
- long term effects of ssri's 19th December 2007
... different med. Effexor worked for me for a good while and Paxil put me in the hospital in a matter of days. All meds...
... dont want to start on a daily regimin of it... isnt paxil and zoloft for social phobia as well as depression...
- Coffee and Effexor XR, do they interact? 17th December 2007
... Well I take coffee and paxil , and to be totally honest although I have had no known...
- How long do meds stay in your body. 16th December 2007
... prescription medications in the last 3 months.
I'v been on Paxil , Klonopin and Seroquel.
They also have a doctor examine...
... Hi:
It differs from med to med. Paxil and Effexor stick around for a long time which is...
... I was told by my doctor that Paxil stays in the body for three months after you stop...
... Look up half-lives of these meds.... Paxil is 20 something hours if I remember correctly....
... out traffic tickets.
But its a state job.
I'm on Paxil , Zyprexa and Klonopin....
... ask if you're married!
Please don't stop taking Paxil cold turkey. It has a very long half life, and requires...
... prescription medications in the last 3 months.
I'v been on Paxil , Klonopin and Seroquel.
They also have a doctor examine ... curious how long do meds stay in the body?
Thanks
Paxil has a half life of 21 hours so you need to taper carefully...
- Tapering Off Zoloft 11th December 2007
...
After I had my 2nd daughter I was prescribed Paxil , since that was the only safe med while nursing, and...
... have the same reputation for tapering effects like Paxil does. For me stepping down to 50 mg. for a week or...
... It took me 6 months to get off Paxil . Zoloft was much easier. I tapered off 100mg. in 2...
... QUOTE=Breezes;3357346]It took me 6 months to get off Paxil . Zoloft was much easier. I tapered off 100mg. in 2...
- Zoloft - Weight gain? 8th December 2007
... Zoloft is the least likely ssri to cause weight gain. Paxil is by far the worst. Ad's slow metabolism and any...
... Wish I had of known that sooner, I gained 70 lbs on Paxil . Ugh...
- Therapy - is it necessary? 7th December 2007
... the withdrawl process works. I don't think it is in Paxil or Effexor leaguge when it comes to problems coming...
- Severe Wellbutrin side effects 7th December 2007
... effects on the Lexapro I'm taking now are not as bad as Paxil , which I was taking for anxiety prior to switching...
- paxil verses prozac 6th December 2007
... Never tried Paxil long enough to notice a differance. But I can tell...
... Hi:
In my experience Paxil is one of the top antidepressants in terms of potency ... really well with what the person is lacking. I was on Paxil for a week or so before it put me into the hospital ... chemical. Prozac is not as strong nor as picky as Paxil but it does seem to work for a large number of people ... epressants that are approved for teenagers. On a side note Paxil is as addictive as Effexor so you really need to come...
... Hi,
I am on paxil . I went from prozac, to celexa to paxil. Paxil for...
... input, my daughter was very tired all the time on paxil seemed unnatural for a teenager she does seem like...
... better time dealing with the deppression while on Paxil . I have gained 70 lbs tho. Was thinking of trying...
... Yes paxil does seem to cause weight gain, the doctor told us...
- Soo depressed sometimes 5th December 2007
... but nothing overly serious.
I am on medication, paxil (paroxetine) and was on celexa and prozac before both ... of which did not treat my depression very well. Paxil has helped, but isn't always consistent.
I did...
- Teen w/ moderate depression - med help please 4th December 2007
... less powerfull ones and stay clear of Effexor and Paxil . Good luck.
take care
trg247...
... my daughter is 17 and has been on paxil but it didn't seem to make much difference to her...
- I can't ever take anit-depressants... 3rd December 2007
... I take synthroid, paxil and anafranil and have had no problems. They were...
- The ache in my heart 3rd December 2007
... does that mean the AD's don't usually work? I took Paxil for yrs for anxiety and that helped for that, but...
- Lexapro - expensive 2nd December 2007
... named by the scientific names. Generics for Zoloft & Paxil only came out in the last maybe....two years (hmmm...
- Annoying issues! 29th November 2007
... angry at people much more) when I don't take dose of paxil one day. I get very angry, and wound up all day.
...
... more at ease, emotionally stable when I am taking paxil . It's crazy how much it balances me.
A nerologist...
... Hi:
Paxil is a heavy duty antidepressant and if you miss a dose ... this med as it will put your body into withdrawl and Paxil withdrawl can be very nasty.
take care
trg247...
... I had all sorts of strange symptoms from Paxil withdrawl. I didn't have the money to refill my meds...
- Paxil Withdrawl and lots of weight loss 28th November 2007
... some AD's encourage unhealthy eating. Maybe when the Paxil was stopped your metabolism went back to normal and...
- I give... I think I have depression. 28th November 2007
... front of my face. Another one handed me a script for Paxil and said "take it", but didn't offer any kind words...
- My Life in Hell 26th November 2007
... to you.I have seen pschologist and psychiats I took paxil and it was wonderful in the beggining but it made...
... supposedly always family to rely on. I'm sorry.
Hon, Paxil IS (or can be for many people) nasty to taper off...
- Lexapro side effects 23rd November 2007
... taken Celexa and it has bad withdrawls Efexor and Paxil are the worst however. Yuk, I hate having to take...
- PLEASE Help. Paxil/Prozac. 21st November 2007
... thread.
Anyways. My doctor told me to stop taking paxil today. Stop it cold turkey, and take prozac tomorrow ... . That's what i'm doing. I'm going to switch from Paxil to Prozac in one day. My doctor said that the drugs ... so I shouldn't withdrawal. Because i'm on 40mgs of Paxil right now, and tomorrow I will take 40mgs of Prozac ... only be mild.
If anybody here has ever went from Paxil to Prozac, I would LOVE to be able to talk to you ... I don't know if this is the right way to go off of paxil and start prozac.
But i'm going to follow the...
... NOT cause withdrawal symptoms. I haven't switched paxil to prozac, but I have switched prozac to paxil and ... paxil to zoloft with no problems what-so-ever. I think...
... NOT cause withdrawal symptoms. I haven't switched paxil to prozac, but I have switched prozac to paxil and ... paxil to zoloft with no problems what-so-ever. I think...
- Parnate 20th November 2007
... Temazapam - various other meds -Trazadone, Celexa, Ativan, Paxil , Zyprexa, Klonopin and there is probably more. ECT ... dosage. There are a lot of good websites on Effexor/ Paxil withdrawl that eliminates the majority of side effects...
- depressed and lonely 16th November 2007
... better. I've been on anti-depressants for a few years. Paxil for anxiety. Then went into a bad depression and I...
- I'm going to explode 10th November 2007
... anxiety disorder. One that worked well for me was Paxil . Made me alot less anxious and alot more outgoing...
- Question about Cymbalta... 10th November 2007
... I went directly from Paxil to Cymbalta @ 30 mgs for one week. That week was not...
- medication and weight gain 10th November 2007
... gain... I looked these up in my drug book
Celexa, Paxil , Lexapro, Prozac - I was wonder woman on that one...
- Steps That I have Taken To Beat The Monster 9th November 2007
... Been on damn near every med in the book - Effexor, Paxil , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Temazapam, Seroquel, Klonapin ... the med had the proper chance to work...except for Paxil which sent me right to the psych ward in under a week...
- why do they tell you not to get off medication quickly 8th November 2007
... them, the two main examples of this are Effexor and Paxil to such a degree the companies are being sued because...
- venlafaxine read the small print 8th November 2007
... are countless posts on this site about Effexor or Paxil withdrawl, countless how to come off it the safe way...
- 20 mg of prozac (generic) is that a large amount? 7th November 2007
... working. i can say that cause i tried a couple of them. paxil made me nausia. zoloft made me so anxious. celexa...
- I'm normal and happy on the outside, but deep down I'm very depressed 3rd November 2007
... appetite, headaches, etc) as depression. I was on Paxil prior to that for the anxiety which worked well on...
- Which antidepressant makes you NOT unable to concentrate? 3rd November 2007
... I've been on Paxil for anxiety and am now on Lexapro for depression....
... I was on Paxil for two years, made me very sleepy, but really helped...
- Weight gain and meds 1st November 2007
... When I first went on meds, I was on Paxil , and put on a LOT of weight. I switched to Effexor...
- Depression meds question.. what could this mean? 30th October 2007
... would it be easy to go back and try other SSRI's? ( Paxil , Celexa, etc..)
Any insight would be appreciated...
... Hi Leyena07, I was on Paxil for a few years which worked great for my anxiety ... depression & my dr prescribed
Cymbalta. So i switched from Paxil to Cymbata and could only tolerate the cymbalta at...
... OMG my wife was taking paxil and when she got off she was WORSE than ever I MEAN ...
[QUOTE=granny0;3283852]Hi Leyena07, I was on Paxil for a few years which worked great for my anxiety ... depression & my dr prescribed
Cymbalta. So i switched from Paxil to Cymbata and could only tolerate the cymbalta at...
- Help , I dont know what to do anymore. 29th October 2007
... depression, think about fixing up the resume
.
I took Paxil for 2 yrs and it helped with anxiety. Went into a...
- Looking for medication advice 27th October 2007
... I took Paxil for 2 yrs and it really helped with the anxiety. I ... to a series of sad and bad things in my life. The Paxil was not working for the depression. Dr switched me ... anxiety attacks while on it. Just shows how well the Paxil was working for me on the anxiety issues.
Best wishes...
... circumstances....can be quite normal. Medication, like Paxil , works on the chemical imbalance in your brain...if ... the Paxil didn't work, maybe it was because your brain was balanced ... you can work out the bad circumstances, maybe the Paxil will work again.
Just a thought....
Lil...
- Great 23rd October 2007
... some trial & error to get on the right one. I was on Paxil for anxiety (worked great for the anxiety, but not...
- Cymbalta/no Libido...medications To Help? 21st October 2007
... Hey Matt, I've been on Paxil , Cymbalta and now Lexapro. Every one of them had ruined...
- Wellbutrin Experiences 20th October 2007
... However, it did help combat the sexual side effects from Paxil and then later Prozac. I just couldn't deal with...
- Just need to tell someone 20th October 2007
... disorder and have been for about 3 or 4 years now. I take paxil once a day. The doc also put me on clonzapem (sp?...
... I had the exact same meds and experience. I was on Paxil for a few yrs along with clonazapam when needed. I ... major depression, which sounds like you are, and the Paxil did not work so well for that. My doctor tried switching...
- Can Xanax cause depression? 19th October 2007
... getting the full effect of it yet. When I was on paxil , I was fine without xanax but since I eventually want ... to have a family, the Dr. took me off Paxil because of birth defects....
- Question for those who have used Paxil 19th October 2007
... I took Paxil for 2 yrs and did not gain weight. Every person is ... had not heard that weight gain is a side affect of Paxil . If anything, I think I ate less on it.
Best wishes...
... Weight gain on Paxil is a side effect for many people.
I gained the ... most weight on Paxil and Effexor (taken at separate times).
I also gained...
- going off paxil- eating issues?? 16th October 2007
... I went off of paxil a week ago and I havent eaten a meal in a week, Ive ... just wondering if this may be caused from going off paxil ..or if anyone else had this effect with switching...
- What a rolle coaster .... 14th October 2007
... depression from time to time and in the past have taken paxil cr. I took the paxil for about 2 years and then quit ... dr. last week, and we've decided to try me on the paxil again.
I do have a family history of bi-polar and...
... behavior - wanting to go home. The whole time I was on Paxil . I found it helped with the anxiety, but did not stop ... of us that we're going to be depresed. I hope your Paxil helps and you find some peace of mind. You are not...
