- zoloft 3rd November 2005
... Zoloft before, didnt work for me either, I was on Paxil CR and that worked the best for me, now I am not on ... anything, trying to cope without meds...I think Paxil CR was great....
... with my doctor about this yesterday. Also, about the Paxil CR... I hated it. It didn't work for me... it made...
- horrible thoughts.... 31st October 2005
... thoughts about hurting my girls. I switched from Paxil to Zoloft and I feel about the same. I'm on 50 mg...
... might be
way down on bottom...
i have been on paxil for about 5 years, jason is 5. i just started
trying...
... 50 mg of Zoloft, and I feel a little better. The Paxil took all my energy away, and plus made me gain 10...
- "What meds WORK WELL for OCD?" 18th October 2005
... with OCD but I know that's my problem. I've been on Paxil CR for awhile. It does seem to help, but I have no...
... for me outside the weight gain. I have taken both Paxil and Prozac and I would never take them again because...
... taken off of it after a couple of weeks.
Prozac, Paxil , Zoloft, Seroquel, and maybe a few others didn't help...
... I was on Paxil for a few months last year. It helped maybe slightly...
- always worried? 4th August 2005
... ironically I do feel better then I did when I took paxil or prozac. Thought I still have obsessive thoughts...
- Begining the Med Journey 29th July 2005
... seem to respond much better to it then when I taking paxil or prozac. While I still have obsessive thoughts I...
- Derealization or STrong Depressive Episode Due To Withdrawl? 27th July 2005
... I havent taken my paxil (20 mg once a day) in three days beacuse of plain...
... your troubles, but I can't say that I'm surprised. Paxil is notorious for undesirable withdrawal symptoms. ... might have. I've heard some other bad things about Paxil such as its ability to cause hallucinations when you ... why I was glad that my doctor prescribed Zoloft! ;) Paxil is really a medicine that you should take the utmost...
- moms with/int. thoughts.... 25th July 2005
... yes, i am on paxil , i went on meds when
jason was 4mos. old, he'll be...
... How much medication are you taking? I'm on 60 mg Paxil and .5 Risperdal. My pshychiatrist has recommended...
... i am on 20mg of paxil and sometimes i wonder if i'm
doing this alone, i ... i went up to 30 and then
back down again.
the paxil makes me SO hot and i have gained 20 or so pounds ... it's my life that
makes me forget so much or the paxil ?
other special needs moms are overwhelmed in the ... that's why sometimes i think my absent mind is from paxil ..
and if it was ineffective for my ocd would i ... effects...
so many questions, i would love to ditch my paxil ...
kris...
- do you think one day... 25th July 2005
... i LOVE this post!!
i too would love to ditch my paxil !!
i KNOW the thoughts are a joke, but still get...
- New OCD friend here 19th July 2005
... on me and I got sick on them all! I tried Lexapro, paxil and effexor. Even thought the dosage was low.. all...
- antipsychotics for racing thoughts? 17th July 2005
... Hi Chupa, my psychiatrist has me on 60 mg of Paxil and .5 mg of Risperdal. I went do from 1 mg to .5...
- Zoloft? 14th July 2005
... have OCD with minor anxiety and depression. I tried Paxil a couple years ago but did not have much luck with ... do much to help. If I did not get side effects from Paxil , does anyone think I would get them from zoloft? I...
... Zoloft actually works the exact same way as Paxil does because they're the same type of medication. ... well with their individual chemistry. Zoloft (and Paxil ) is a type of anti-depressant called a Selective Serotonin...
- OCD is tough 14th July 2005
... to listen to the tape 15 minutes. I'm on 60 mg of Paxil and .5 Risperdal, but sometimes I think that there ... probably a medication out there that can do more than the Paxil , then I catch myself thinking what if the medication...
...
not easy to do when anxious and tired, i am on paxil and i
think luvox is the "one ssri" for ocd, have...
... Basal, I'm on 60 mg of Paxil and .5 of Risperdal. I see my Behavior Therapist ... OCD.
I've heard good things about Luvox. Does the Paxil help you?
God Bless!...
... i am on 20mg of paxil for a little over 4 years, i have
xanex as needed...
... diagnosed with a severe depression. She put me on Paxil , and I started to feel better after a week, but the...
... three weeks. My psychiatrist said I can switch from Paxil to Prozac. But I'm not sure. I'm going to Wal-Mart...
... instead of anxiety'. I'm also taking medication, ( Paxil 60 mg). I feeling a little better. :)
Talk to...
... until about eight months ago. I just started taking Paxil today. This disease has made me feel so depressed...
- help for my husband... 12th July 2005
... for depression that's recently changed due to the Paxil CR recall, but was doing this long before the change...
- Anafranil????? 12th July 2005
... because it has the highest chance of addiction. Zoloft, Paxil , Luvox, and Prozac aren't habit-forming, but Anafranil...
- Does OCD effect your work/schoolwork? 7th July 2005
... goes on. My councler wants me to try Anafranil or paxil , i am obsessing about the side effects of both, although...
- Behavioral Therapy - It works! 6th July 2005
... thoughts :) are becoming weaker. I'm taking 60 mg of Paxil and 1 mg of Risperdal, but I think that what really...
... updated on the progression on the medications (60 mg Paxil , and .5 of Risperdal)
God Bless :)...
... What medication are you on?
I'm currently taking Paxil and I'm thinking about switching to Prozac.
God...
... What medication are you on?
I'm currently taking Paxil and I'm thinking about switching to Prozac.
God ... Bless!
I'm on Paxil (60mg) and Seroquel (100mg). The seroquel makes a...
- Today I realized I was not alone 5th July 2005
... about 4 months ago. I'm currently taking 60 mg of Paxil and 1 mg of Risperdal. I see my psychiatrist almost...
- Feeling TOTALLY UNREAL please help 4th July 2005
... decided to go back to a pschiatrist. (used to take paxil for 5 yrs, 18-22).
OK here is whats happened. I...
- Doubting 30th June 2005
... which makes your problems worse. I started taking Paxil at 15, and even if I eventually do stop taking meds...
... Completely understand! The day I took my very first Paxil pill, I was so scared I was going to get the side ... can't have just one!) :( Even if I wasn't taking Paxil and Effexor, there is NOTHING wrong with never drinking...
- OCD and Medications 27th June 2005
... ve been on medication about 3 months. I'm taking Paxil (60 mg) 3 months and Risperdal (1 mg) about a month...
... hi, i tried many diff meds one of which was paxil which i will never touch again but thats a diff story...
... something. Personally, I think Zoloft is better than Paxil for OCD and Paxil is better than Zoloft for panic ... disorder and/or panic attacks. The bad thing about Paxil is that I've heard so many stories of people suffering ... they stop taking it or if they miss a dose. Still, if Paxil 's helping you, continue with it. Good luck! :)
...
... much for replying to my post Gatsby. I've been on Paxil for about 3 months - my psychiatrist has slowly increased ... and she also prescribed Risperdal to augment the Paxil . The meds have helped me with my Panick attacks and...
... I visited my regular doctor and he first put me on Paxil and that didn't go over real well because it made...
... Lexpro is working for you. I'm currently on 60 mg of Paxil and 1mg of Risperdal, and I'm starting to feel a little ... he'll have me do. I think I'll be sticking with the Paxil since I'm starting to progress a bit. I'm glad that...
- going in circles...need advice! 26th June 2005
... your way of taking medication. From my experience, Paxil and Prozac made me hallucinate so the doctor took...
- Is it OCD? 23rd June 2005
... insurance so I had to take myself off of my meds ( Paxil ). Immediatly after I started haveing uncontroled...
... to seek psychological help (which I have). I was on Paxil for almost two years, then took break to see how I...
- Can't Stop Counting 7th June 2005
... just winning. i used to count but then i went off paxil and on remeron and effexor and olanzapine and i dunno...
- OCD or Anxiety? Can't stop being afraid. 4th June 2005
... prescribed), that will work for you. I am currently taking Paxil . It is the best thing that has ever happened to me...
... Thanks I appreciate the replies.
I've tried Paxil , Zoloft and Wellbutrin. None worked and I'm honestly...
- Well I'm back again...same problem (long) 22nd May 2005
... MEDICATION
i've been on zoloft (and prozac, and xanax, and paxil ...you name it i've probably been on it..i'm what's...
- Prozac and best dose for OCD???? 19th May 2005
... didn't help much with my OCD. I didn't do well with Paxil either. The doctor now has me on Celexa and I seem...
- I am new here and looking for help 19th May 2005
... as needed and it
helps alot....i've also been on paxil for 4 years.
good luck, keep me updated, i will...
- Any hairpullers/ trichotillomania out there? 18th May 2005
... lashes and scalp. I only had a bald spot while on paxil years ago. Now I can "control" it somewhat. Problem...
- Having a really bad day! 12th May 2005
...
His son had the same problem and was given Paxil . My husband wanted to do it on his own, but the doctor...
...
His son had the same problem and was given Paxil . My husband wanted to do it on his own, but the doctor...
- scared to death of effexor 11th May 2005
... I've been on many medications for my OCD...zoloft, paxil , celexa...and tehn finally settled on lexapro for ... said it had bad side effects, worse withdrawal than paxil (which was pretty bad i must say), and that people...
... experience a single withdrawl symptom when I went off Paxil ; every one is a bit different I guess.
My point:...
... Also my best friend had a really bad experience with Paxil , yet I know others who have loved it....
- Hello everyone, new member.... 6th May 2005
... classes because of my add. over the years ive had luvox, paxil , wellbutrin, and celexa. Currently, im a 20 year old...
- Is this OCD?... please help with suggestions 5th May 2005
... isn't on what i'm trying to watch.
i've been on paxil , lexapro, and effexor with little effect on my ocd...
- Scrupulosity/OCD is the pits 2nd May 2005
... devil have really gotten me down. My doctor put me on paxil which didn't go over real well and then on prozac...
- Has anyone switched from Luvox to Zoloft? 24th April 2005
... My feelings feel like I did when I stopped taking Paxil Cr abruptly, like withdrawal symptoms. Could it be ... that have not affected me this way was Prozac and Paxil Cr. I stopped the Paxil Cr because of all the weight...
- my prozac makes me feel out of it? 22nd April 2005
... something different might help, have you ever heard of paxil .... it's popular and helps alot of people with anxiety...
- What meds work for you. 15th April 2005
... taking so many pills! in the past ive tried Seroquel, Paxil , Paxil CR, Zyprexa, Trazodone, a bit of Prozac, ativan ... symptoms u realize didnt bother you before! i knew with paxil when i went off it, i suddenly washed my hands till...
... mg of it, I just started taking it. I used to take Paxil , but it didn't work for me, then I took Abilify. Abilify...
- My experience with OCD 14th April 2005
... am on a drug called:Fluvoxamine. For a while I took Paxil , and then I took Abilify for a week. Anyway you are...
- Anyone dealing with a teen with OCD 31st March 2005
... adult ward of the hospital twice, partly all due to paxil and making me suicidal and then when i wanted to get...
... adult ward of the hospital twice, partly all due to paxil and making me suicidal and then when i wanted to get...
... adult ward of the hospital twice, partly all due to paxil and making me suicidal and then when i wanted to get...
- I still have OCD, I have violent thoughts, and I am hearing voices. 28th March 2005
... shrink gave me some new medication, I am not taking paxil anymore, I am taking a new drug. These voices have...
... shrink gave me some new medication, I am not taking paxil anymore, I am taking a new drug. These voices have...
- luvox wearing off fast!!!!!!! 27th March 2005
... Should I try prozac or lexapro next??
I wont take paxil and I felt zoloft did not help.
My doc said 80...
- sexual problems are frustrating 26th March 2005
... OCD for as long as I can remember....I have taken paxil and gained a huge amount of weight...ugh....now I...
- ckjk5......moms w/int. thoughts 25th March 2005
... what you've done to help, etc.
thanks,
kris - on paxil for 4 years, read many books, know people
in person...
- meds with the least side effects 23rd March 2005
... for that matter), zoloft just made me tired, and paxil caused *some* weight gain. I've never had insomnia...
... for that matter), zoloft just made me tired, and paxil caused *some* weight gain. I've never had insomnia...
... I am on 80 mgs of Paxil . Only side effect is a little consipation, but we ... could all use a little extra fiber anyways.
The Paxil works pretty well for me....
- OCD and television 22nd March 2005
... described all my symptoms to him and he prescribed me Paxil (an antidepressant) for several reasons: my depression...
... can openly discuss my problems with. I am taking two Paxil , a Xanax and a Risperdal in the morning, then another ... Paxil and Xanax in the afternoon and then a Paxil , Xanax and Risperdal at night. I am supposed to be...
- I am New To The Board, I have OCD 18th March 2005
... I think that I am crazy. The drug that I am on is: Paxil and its okay if you ask me, I am not mad, it doesn...
... I think that I am crazy. The drug that I am on is: Paxil and its okay if you ask me, I am not mad, it doesn ... may wish to do as well is tell your parents that the Paxil may need adjusting or have them talk to your doctor...
- Are there specific medications for OCD? 11th March 2005
... I'm on 80 mgs of Paxil . It works great for my OCD! I've tried a long line ... have really worked for my depression. I finally tried Paxil , and it has helped a little for my depression (amazing...
... I'm on 80 mgs of Paxil . It works great for my OCD! I've tried a long line ... have really worked for my depression. I finally tried Paxil , and it has helped a little for my depression (amazing ...
Jules,
Good to hear you are doing well on Paxil :)
What antidepressants have you tried?
The...
- A happy update 5th March 2005
... very difficult. So my doctor finally put me on 40mg Paxil . I can't tell you what a difference this has made...
- Luvox and weight gain! 3rd March 2005
... Seems I can't win for losing, I was on Paxil Cr and got off it because I gained over 35 lbs on ... tired and fatigued on the Luvox then I did with the Paxil CR....
... make me gain is wellbrutrin and cymbalta
I gained on paxil cr big time also but after i stoped i didnt feel as...
... on 300 mg. and have only gained a few pounds. Yes paxil is the worse for wt gain and Anafranil has the most...
- Another night, another worry. 3rd March 2005
... on medication to help you. When I started taking Paxil CR (12.5 mg) it was the first time I could actually...
- Ocd 24th February 2005
... effects. I'll give you a little history, I was put on Paxil CR about 2 and a half years ago. It was awful to...
... effects and a lot of people have bad reactions to it. Paxil did nothing for me at all. Those are the only two...
- cant take it 23rd February 2005
... alone!!
i have harming thoughts and have been on paxil for 4 years.
i do very well but have bad weeks...
... alone!!
i have harming thoughts and have been on paxil for 4 years.
i do very well but have bad weeks...
- drinking while on meds 15th February 2005
... I drank a lot when I was on paxil ... but i'm over that stage now. I was diagnosed with...
- why luvox so much 15th February 2005
... makes it better then the other SSRI's? like prozac or paxil ?...
- Is this really OCD? 15th February 2005
... only thing that I felt helped me with depression was Paxil Cr but I gained so much weight on it I got off it...
- Fog brain? 12th February 2005
... anymore. It seemed my medication (I've been on 40 mg paxil for just over a week) was alleviating the physiological...
- luvox vs Zoloft 10th February 2005
... if so did it work better for you?? I have been on Paxil CR and that worked great but I gained so much weight...
- What to do when the meds start to work? 7th February 2005
... I was on 20mg Paxil at first, which my psychologist didn't think would...
- so sick of meds 3rd February 2005
... game for a long time im 18 now and have been taking paxil since age 12 or around there. when i came off it it...
... paxil does have a reputation of being difficult to stop...
- Catch 22 27th January 2005
... feel like I am going to go crazy.
I have been on paxil for about 3 weeks and my anxiety seems to have leveled...
- Hey does this mean that the med works 22nd January 2005
... month ago when i changed my meds i weaned off 60mgs of paxil and started on 20mgs of prozac. The Thing is the ... prozac GOT RID of the paxil withdrawl symtoms that i usually get which is head...
... its great!!
seriously, i've been on zoloft and paxil ...and those were horrible and i had the worst ocd...
... agree that the fact that the prozac helps you with the paxil withdrawal is a sign that it is doing SOMETHING.
...
- What meds. did you take when pregnant? 20th January 2005
... almost 7 months pregnant and my doctor just put me on paxil about 2 weeks ago. I have still not noticed a real...
- Should I take medication or not? 19th January 2005
... been on it two days and so far I'm not likeing it. Paxil helped me with anxiety alot but I still had the unreality...
- luvox and 300 mg. 16th January 2005
... In fact Luvox is used rarely compared to Prozac, Paxil , Zoloft and lexapro....
- Obsessed with looks 14th January 2005
... I have tried paxil which gave me some side effects. I am now on Prozac...
- prozac users 14th January 2005
... the info but what would you say is better for ocd paxil or prozac?...
... My Dr. said paxil is #1 then prozac #2. Im sure opinions vary. I have ... been on paxil but experienced some side effects and now take prozac...
... first. Then if that did not work I would try maybe Paxil or lexapro for OCD. Finally if that dont work I would ... Problem is most american doctors like to prescribe paxil and prozac because they have an interest in the american...
- compulsions -lots of them 11th January 2005
... this? I don't know if meds can help that. I tried Paxil but did not help much and going off of it was horrid...
... for you and whose side effects can be lived with
paxil does have a reputation of being unusually difficult...
... Try luvox. This is the gold standard for OCD drugs. Paxil has modest OCD effects but luvox head to head is alot...
- Ocd-Obsessed with Teeth 11th January 2005
... taken so far prozac, anafranil, zyprexa, luvox and paxil and all of them have caused me to get a paradoxil...
- im scared and i need help 9th January 2005
... to go to a Doctor and maybe try a medication. I had Paxil once that really helped the obsessive thoughts I had ... it did help. The only thing is that I switched from Paxil to Paraxotine (I think a generic) and I ended up getting...
... against meds for many different reasons ( I was on paxil before and experienced some side effects) but my OCD...
- Meds and Sex Drive 7th January 2005
... Hey, I was on Paxil and it gave me some sexual side effects, but now I...
... asked how my sex drive was since I had problems with Paxil ...I said I am actually having sex MORE and he laughed...
- Son has ocd 6th January 2005
... he has ocd and depression axiety and adhd he is on Paxil and adderall and respital . I think his angerness ... his doctor seems to think if he is on respital his paxil should only be 20 mg in my opinion the paxil really...
... luvox alone. or add risperdal to another SSRI.
Paxil can help OCD but I feel luvox is superior. Luvox for...
... seen in your son was good with the higher dose of Paxil . A med that works for someone is always the first ... back again. And ask WHY the doc thinks the lower Paxil w/Risperdal is the better choice. It's hard to feel...
- 8 yr. old daughter with ocd - need advice 2nd January 2005
... diagnosed when I was in my early 20's and have taken paxil up until this year. The paxil made me put on tremendous...
... deal with my problems. I had a lot of trouble with Paxil though, if you choose meds, that one, i think personally...
- weird twitches 30th December 2004
... why
I don't know about Zoloft, but I get them on Paxil . My psych said that's pretty normal. I mostly get ... when I begin to relax (something I didn't do before Paxil . ;)) They're mostly muscle twitches in the arms or...
- OCD? Gosh where to start. 18th December 2004
... about my OCD thoughts. I currently am on 10 mgs of paxil and Xanax 0.5 3 times a day but I only take it at ... night for fear of becoming addicted to it. The paxil is bad enough :)
I have read through the board...
- Which med??Pls help!! 11th December 2004
... the one med that i would try to stay away from is paxil ....
- What is the difference??? 8th December 2004
... that he has ocd and anxiety as well. He was put on Paxil and he says he is doing so much better. I am really...
... that he has ocd and anxiety as well. He was put on Paxil and he says he is doing so much better. I am really...
