- Anyone take Celexa? 3rd December 2004
... know that celexa works for me! Before celexa I took paxil and buspar and they didn't seem to keep workin for...
- prozac 3rd December 2004
... Hello all
My shrink is switching me from paxil to prozac due to all the weight gain i get on paxil...
... think from the beginning that Prozac is not as good as Paxil for your OCD....
... paxil and prozac are both the same type of med, is the paxil helping with the OCD, if not its doubtful the prozac...
... Hey, I just got on prozac. I was on Paxil before and didnt gain weight....BUT the dr. did tell ... me that weight gain is a side effect of paxil and not usually with prozac. He said they both help ... OCD. He said his #1 recommendation is paxil and then prozac and he has treated a lot of OCD patients ... . I took paxil about 2 years ago so to tell the turth I cant remember...
- Intrusive thoughts??? 1st December 2004
... have harming intrusive thoughts, i do quite well on paxil
and xanex as needed!!
but i still have bad weeks...
... have harming intrusive thoughts, i do quite well on paxil
and xanex as needed!!
but i still have bad weeks...
- Heya,HELP? 1st December 2004
... sweetheart, ;) so don't beat yourself up too much. I am on Paxil and Seroquel and things are SO much easier now. I...
- Anti-Depressants and OCD? 30th November 2004
... cant even begin to tell you!! at first my doc gave me paxil , omg what a nightmare!!! it was horrendous! then he...
- OCD Help 21st November 2004
... I saw my doctor and he increased my paxil cr. He also told me that Risperdal and Seroquel (which...
- How Do I Cope With Ocd Spouse??? 19th November 2004
... seems to be aggravated by stress. He tried taking Paxil with no luck and then Zoloft. He decided one morning...
- worst life ever = me 13th November 2004
... dont help i take some stupid *** trazodone pill cause paxil gave me permanent muscle spasms.
my life summed...
... dont help i take some stupid *** trazodone pill cause paxil gave me permanent muscle spasms.
my life summed...
... dont help i take some stupid *** trazodone pill cause paxil gave me permanent muscle spasms.
my life summed...
- celexa has really helped me rationalize my thoughts 11th November 2004
... I started on 10mg, because I was on Paxil a few years ago, and I started at a higher dose, and...
- Is there any free therapy available? 24th October 2004
... in most places psychologists cant prescribe meds
paxil or a similar med generally helps for OCD maybe you...
... ..
I think that you should take meds, but just paxil or something.... and follow the self help book "brain...
... Hey. Thing is I tried Paxil and I had really bad withdrawls and it made me numb...
- OCD and pregnancy 21st October 2004
... and development
you may consider taking zoloft or paxil instead as they are class b drugs and considered safer...
- Zoloft and NAUSEA 19th October 2004
... Not Zoloft but with Paxil . I actually thought I might be pregnant because I ... so I'd sleep through the worst of it but, with the Paxil , it let up after about one week and by the end of...
- My ocd can beat up your ocd! 12th October 2004
... think you might benifit from an SSRi like zoloft or paxil ....i really encourage you to set up an appt with your...
- Need your advice 11th September 2004
... I am going to be switching from Lexapro to Paxil and I was wondering if it is a difficult process. ... made me feel very agitated. So now I am going to try Paxil . Oh ya, I have OCD and anxiety/panic....
... from an SSRI to a non-SSRI. I actually started on Paxil ... it was my first drug... and it was initially prescribed...
- Question for Veterans of o.c.d. 9th September 2004
... when my insurance stopped paying for it I was put on Paxil which I'm still on and works well. I'm sorry to say...
- What OCD meds. work for you? 2nd September 2004
... not OCD, but his psychiatrist should know...anyway, Paxil and Seroquel work well for me, with valium for emergencies...
... now). He has improved, but is on such a low dose of Paxil (10mg) that we think he may just need more to feel...
... everyone for your help. The doc doubled my son's dose of Paxil and he does have Ativan to take when needed. Good...
- Is it the meds or just my idle mind? 26th August 2004
... Hey guys,
I've been on 25 mg of Paxil CR since January for Pure-O type OCD. For the most ... one complaint/odd question. Not sure if it's the Paxil or if all SSRIs do this now and then, but lately,...
... havent heard of this, you could contact the makers of paxil and ask them about it
paxil is one of many prozac...
... for you, but I do have a question. What dosage of Paxil are you taking? My son has the anxiety and obsessiveness ... , is on Paxil , the lowest dosage, and we're thinking he may need...
... kiki--it can take up to a month for the paxil to reach full effect, mine started to kick in around ... alot to do with boredom...i was also on 25 mg. of paxil and on days i was busy i was fine then when i had ... ..which led to compulsions....but anyway i am off paxil now and not doing to well .
but i really think it...
... something he has no control over. He is taking 10mg Paxil and while he is much better, as in, not in an extreme...
- Pure Obsessions Anyone 25th August 2004
... part, I'm much better these days. I take 25 mgs of Paxil CR and it seems to do the trick in helping me stayed...
- did you beat OCD ? 19th August 2004
... it helped some....but not really.
i started taking paxil at 25mgs....it really helped alot.
but i just couldnt ... with "who cares"
ohh and by the way i have been paxil free for about a month now....i guess i was strong...
- Kinda Embarrassing Question About... 18th August 2004
... however I've already tried Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, and Paxil ... and am on Adderall for ADD. Is there anything...
- With OCD when do you feel "better?" 12th August 2004
... this week when I see him.
I'm also on Ativan and Paxil CR. I only feel very tired. I hope something will...
- I have a common question 10th August 2004
... me gain weight within the first month, expecially Paxil .) Like you, I was/am worried that this one would do...
- OCD and Medication . . . 9th August 2004
... to work? I have tried Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro and Paxil already, all of which did not work/had too many negative...
... to work? I have tried Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro and Paxil already, all of which did not work/had too many negative ... was just another form of anxiety and he put me on paxil which helped me a great deal but after after a little ... freaked out and I think it had alot to do with the paxil . But I was diagnosed with Depression and Ocd and of...
- HELP: Dealing with boyfriends OCD (long) 5th August 2004
... Beth
Hey Beth,
My boyfriend is on medication ( Paxil ) since he also has anxiety, he used to see a therapis...
- Does anyone else take Luvox???? 4th August 2004
... times a day-which seems to make me very tired and Paxil CR once a day. With no changes noticed yet.
How...
... just wonder if I still need more or what. Are the Paxil and Ativan prescriptions also for OCD? I just wondered...
... Beth,
I think the Ativan is anti-anxiety and the Paxil is anti-depressant. Though I don't feel depressed...
- help...... 28th July 2004
... really know what steps to take, and i am on medication, Paxil and Zyprexa. thanks for the advice everyone
Chris...
- New Med. combo-Has anyone tried this? 26th July 2004
... Luvox-100mg. a day, Ativan- 0.5 3 times a day and Paxil CR.
Has anyone been on this combo before? Just...
... Luvox and Paxil CR are both SSRI's. Usually from what I understand...
- Computer addicted 23rd July 2004
... worked in my life,and I am 22 yrs old..Ive been on paxil & other anti anxiety Meds,the paxil has helped alot...
- I thought I grew out of it??! 21st July 2004
... meds I was put specifically on just for the OCD were paxil , prozac, and luvox. Well there were more but those ... 3 I remember working for any given amount of time. Paxil worked the best, but it didn't work in the end. I...
- Friend is cracking up or OCD? 19th July 2004
... figure in her household. She has been taking 12.5mg of Paxil daily for some time now for anxiety and occasional...
... any rituals she performs. Also she is already on Paxil , so she went to some doctor for anxiety. Maybe she...
- I'm wondering something 17th July 2004
... when it comes to relieving any anxiety. When I was on Paxil I gained some weight but it made me feel the best...
... when it comes to relieving any anxiety. When I was on Paxil I gained some weight but it made me feel the best...
- Does anyone take Luvox (Fluvoxamine)? 17th July 2004
... No real bad feelings, just anxious. I also tried Paxil 2 seperate times for a day, but felt extremley anxious ... pshyciatrists don't prescribe, instead they favor Paxil , Zoloft, or Celexa. I'm actually very surprised that ... internet search) and all the SSRI's are in there. Paxil , Zoloft, and Celexa are in the top 10-20. Prozac is...
... Dr. said that it's possible but other drugs such as Paxil make you really gain weight. Also FYI-you may already...
- going through my worst time 16th July 2004
... start living?
well thats it for now i am on 40mg of Paxil and 5mg of zyprexa at the moment but i always tell...
- Always Thinking About My Breathing 11th July 2004
... beacause it's just me and my breathing. I started Paxil CR and I hope the obsession fades away. Does anyone...
- OCD or Anxiety?? 10th July 2004
... I have alot of anxiety and was prescribed Paxil yesterday for this but I was wondering if It could...
... I have alot of anxiety and was prescribed Paxil yesterday for this but I was wondering if It could...
- social anxiety 7th July 2004
... Anything that has worked in the past? I have tryed Paxil , but hate the side effects from it (the sexual ones...
... comments and questions to add: First of all, I'm on Paxil and Luvox right now and they've definately helped...
... most people...
Try it out, smiling is better then paxil .. Paxil really made me feel worse and more nervous...
- curious 7th July 2004
... taking the Celexa she had prescribed and traded it for Paxil from my own doctor.
As most of you know, I'm sure ... , meds are a hit and miss game. Paxil isn't working for me after 6 months, with increased...
- Does anyone else feel this way? 6th July 2004
... to worry about who's gonna get me. I have been on paxil , zoloft, and even prosaic in the past, and nothing...
- HELP! My story! 29th June 2004
... believe all of the med hype. I've tried Effexor and Paxil , both of which made me intensely suicidal and worse...
... think that you need to be on the right meds. i tried paxil , 1 time!! it was terrible(for me) and id never touch...
- Some suggestions for (some) recovery from HOCD 25th June 2004
... with OCD; relieve washed over me. I started taking paxil , and I was able to lead some sort of 'life'.
Anyway ... of-way. Oh, and I also stopped taking my medicine. Paxil was making me a fat and tired guy. This too, I decided...
- OCD help... 17th June 2004
... have had that exact same thing. I had been taking paxil , but I got off of it because I'm trying to become...
- I Think HOCD Has Won! 14th June 2004
... yesterday afternoon and switched my meds. I was on Paxil for about 4 yeas (it seemed to really work for me ... few months after they are born). I gave up on the Paxil and started taking Zoloft. Zoloft just doesn't do ... that goes. If it doesn't work I may just go back on Paxil . But you are right about the CBT. I just need to do...
- How do you handle Sexual Side Effects 10th June 2004
... HI....I'VE HAD ALL THE PROBLEMS U MENTION, PAXIL BEING THE WORST. EVEN WHEN ONE IS NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE...
... I'll just say that I was on Paxil for 3 years and my sex drive dropped. Now I'm on Wellbutrin ... effect of the wellbutrin because i had been off the Paxil for a year before going on WEllbutrin - mind you I...
... but has enough OCD benefit.
Drugs like Anfranil, Paxil and Zoloft cause the most Severe SExual problems pretty...
- Fluvoxamine/Luvox 2nd June 2004
... No real bad feelings, just anxious. I also tried Paxil 2 seperate times for a day, but felt extremley anxious ... pshyciatrists don't prescribe, instead they favor Paxil , Zoloft, or Celexa. I'm actually very surprised that ... internet search) and all the SSRI's are in there. Paxil , Zoloft, and Celexa are in the top 10-20. Prozac is...
... consider a different drug that's used more often like Paxil , Zoloft, or Celexa....
... fluvoxamine, but I do know that if you take Zoloft or Paxil (I was on Paxil and am currently on Zoloft) you need...
... insurance stopped paying for it so I had to switch to Paxil and that works too but not nearly as well as the Luvox...
- feeling of something being wrong 1st June 2004
... doctor to see if I can take something else. I was on Paxil for 4 years and it really worked for me, but last ... max which scares me. I am considering going back on Paxil . With Paxil I had some ups and downs, but they were...
- Do you take meds and if so what meds to you take? 1st June 2004
... No real bad feelings, just anxious. I also tried Paxil 2 seperate times for a day, but felt extremley anxious ... pshyciatrists don't prescribe, instead they favor Paxil , Zoloft, or Celexa. I'm actually very surprised that ... internet search) and all the SSRI's are in there. Paxil , Zoloft, and Celexa are in the top 10-20. Prozac is...
- please help me 31st May 2004
... scared of my child, please help me!! I tried prozac, paxil , zoloft, zyprexa, risperdal.... this isn't my only...
- Lexapro 25th May 2004
... Actually, I've taken Wellbutrin, Paxil & Zoloft. I can't remember what my side effects were...
- Medication: Crutch or Cure 24th May 2004
... Here's the deal: I've tried Wellbutrin, Paxil & Zoloft. The Wellbutrin & Paxil didn't work and...
- risperdal for OCD?? 24th May 2004
... anti-depressants much better than the SSRI's i was on paxil before and it was evil and i ended up in the psych...
- just an update. 19th May 2004
... medicine that will help me. i had to quit taking the paxil because i think it made me worse and caused me to...
... medicine that will help me. i had to quit taking the paxil because i think it made me worse and caused me to...
- new to medication 17th May 2004
... effects. i had a terrible reaction 3 weeks ago to paxil and just from that 1 time it scared me!! soooooooo...
- anyone have the "yawns"? 17th May 2004
... I noticed that when I was on Paxil . It's a normal SSRI side effect. It's annoying at...
- Question and My OCD symptoms 14th May 2004
... example the funeral home or the wake?
I've been on Paxil for over a month now and have found that this, one ... you SAY and DO.
Another question: I've been on Paxil like I said, over a month but sometimes I feel a bit ... OCD thoughts have calmed SO MUCH and the ADHD (which Paxil is also helpful for) has really gotten better but...
- is anyone on effexor if you are pls read 11th May 2004
... never taken this before...i had a terrible reaction to paxil and i have had that also for prozac. but those were...
... zoloft i had NO side effects to it at all!! whereas the paxil was one of the most horrendous nights of my life!...
... zoloft i had NO side effects to it at all!! whereas the paxil was one of the most horrendous nights of my life! ... waiting for bad side effects. What happened with the Paxil ? Effexor XR did make me very sleepy at first. I told...
... paxil made me high literally!!and i panic when i dont feel ... this problem until i had tha horrible reaction to paxil .im actually considering going back on celexa the withdrawl ... dont want to go through what went through witht he paxil thats the irony of this entire thing i am the way...
- My OCD Vent 11th May 2004
... .gah something all the time. Anyway, I was put on Paxil and am feeling MUCH better! I'm not as aware and analyzing...
... Hi
theres lots of OCD around and paxil often helps...
- Is wanting the house spotless and organized OCD ?? 10th May 2004
... of pee out !! LOL how weird is that ??? I went on paxil and the ocd's all seemed to disappear and things were...
... paxil and other antidepressant meds often do help with OCD...
- Can you all tell me what antidepressants have worked for your OCD ? 10th May 2004
... In the past I have taken paxil and that actually helped very well with my ocd in ... everything organized and clean )and I went off the Paxil about 7 months ago due to weight gain and no sex drive...
... In the past I have taken paxil and that actually helped very well with my ocd in ... everything organized and clean )and I went off the Paxil about 7 months ago due to weight gain and no sex drive ... research on OCD meds. As far as I know, they are: Luvox, Paxil , Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and Anafranil (anafranil is...
... I too was on Paxil CR, for Generalized anxiety disorder. I went off of ... prescribed Lexapro. Much better! About 95% as effective as Paxil with many less side effects (for me anyway :)). Has...
- Obsessive fear of schizophrenia 6th May 2004
... have had panic disorder for 10 years. I have tried Paxil CR and the side effects were worse than dealing with...
- Obsession Hellllllllllllll!!! 5th May 2004
... worked wonders until recently. I'm also on 40 of Paxil . I totally empathize with you both. If I see some...
- Is anyone on Celexa for ocd? 29th April 2004
... effects...anyone?? btw i still am getting over the 1 paxil pill i took on monday night:(...
... was going down on it, my doctor slowly started me on Paxil and that cancelled out some of the withdrawal.
... To be honest with you, I think that the Paxil works better for me than the Celexa but I know that ... different. By the way, I haven't gained any weight on the Paxil .
Good Luck!...
... your help, i think im going to give it another shot!! paxil and i are not an option. im in canada and im not sure ... where you are but here celxa is cheaper than paxil because i took 20mg but would get the 40s and cut ... half and it was about 30$ for a months worth whereas paxil was about 40-45$...im hoping to get more feedback...
- anyone have a bad reaction like this to paxil? 28th April 2004
... Hi, Just wanted to say I've been on Paxil now for almost 4 years, but I can still remember when...
... Hi, Just wanted to say I've been on Paxil now for almost 4 years, but I can still remember when ... its because it drains my sinuses...anyway...After Paxil started kicking in I didn't want to eat till around...
- need to see doc for "new"OCD meds pls help!! 28th April 2004
... im helping to have some drug suggestions other than paxil for my ocd and i am seeing my doctor right away someone...
... and mirtazepine are 2 that are different types to paxil
sometimes several need to be tried before finding...
- need advice on what drugs to take 28th April 2004
... celexa withdrawals are not good so my doc gave me paxil the other day,omg was that horrible! i took 1 pill...
... zoloft, celexa and paxil are all prozac type antidepressants, there are several...
- Need feedback 26th April 2004
... Eventually, I went to a physician who put me on Paxil . Then I went to a counseler to sort out the issues ... a full scale anxiety attach. After a few weeks on Paxil the images disappeared. My problem now is that I ... thoughts still even after the images go away? The paxil helps with the images, but the intrussive thoughts...
... the reson paxil isnt working like you need it to is because it is...
... paxil and all other antidepressant meds oiften reduce OCD ... , your paxil dose may need upping,ask doc
several books are...
... Like hry said... Paxil is a fine drug for OCD and it is an FDA approved drug...
- Problems with Irrational Jealousy 22nd April 2004
... to my knowledge does not help OCD. I have been on Paxil for quite some time and before that I was on Celexa...
- Swallowing Problem-Physical manifestation of early rooted Nervous Condition 16th April 2004
... All I can tell you is that since I've been on Paxil for a year most of my obsessions have faded considerably...
- Advice on starting meds/scared to take them 16th April 2004
... So, I want to take one. I have a presciption for Paxil CR, and now my doctors are even working with me to...
... take the med...i took paxil and it really helped, but once you start you cant...
... awhile..." Thats the next step I took.
About the Paxil weight gain? What causes the weight gain? I'm not...
... to work with me, and after being reluctant to try Paxil CR 12.5mg, he decided to ease me into it because of ... my fears. He presribed the Paxil Oral Suspension liquid so I could start on a very ... about half of it. So it figures to about .625mg of Paxil . The thing is I felt fine at first, just a bit nervous...
... your post and feel so sorry for you. I have been on Paxil for over a year and my OCD is 90% better.
It...
... alot of posts here and i see alot of people are on paxil . If someone had told me what I would feel like the ... awesome but the withdrawal was not nice so i thought paxil would be ok but i took it on monday night and im still...
... for the advice everyone. I did try taking the liquid Paxil twice now, in order to work my way up to it. Unfortunatley ... OCD, and Panic Attacks. I took 2.5 mgs of liquid Paxil . Hardly an effective dose or anything that would probably ... theraputic benefits faster. So, my next try will be either Paxil CR 12.5 mgs or maybe another drug like Fluvoxamine...
... i think it was the paxil ...i had the same thing happen to me and it woke me...
- Effexor XR Sleep/Wake State 16th April 2004
... I have tried Paxil , Effexor, Celexa, and Zoloft. Zoloft was the only...
- boyfriend has OCD 16th April 2004
... make him worse and more depressed. I know he took Paxil but i'm not too sure if that was for his OCD or for...
- perfect prayers 15th April 2004
... but I still HAD to pray. Since I've been on my meds ( Paxil ), it has gradually diminished and I hardly ever have...
- advice needed! 12th April 2004
... meds have helped more. I found that a combination of Paxil (SSRI) and a low dose of seroquel (anti-psychotic...
- Paxil 11th April 2004
... well i was on paxil and it did cause a little weight gain (but if you...
... your OCD is back. Maybe you should have stayed on the Paxil ? Hopefully I won't gain weight......
... Hi,
I've been on most of the SSRI's and Paxil is the only one that has worked for me. The side effects...
... have to say the withdrawl i went through from the paxil was total and complete hell. so if you make the decison...
... ive been on paxil for about a month now and its workin,the ocd is still...
... stopped taking it.
I lost weight when I started Paxil , so that's not too much of a worry. Side effects? ... etc.) but...I feel it's worth it for all the good Paxil does for me. Not everyone needs something as strong ... as Paxil , so you may want to talk to your psych about something...
... Hi,
I've been on most of the SSRI's and Paxil is the only one that has worked for me. The side effects...
... I lost weight when I started Paxil , so that's not too much of a worry. Side effects? ... etc.) but...I feel it's worth it for all the good Paxil does for me. Not everyone needs something as strong ... as Paxil , so you may want to talk to your psych about something ... OCD pretty bad for awhile LOL I'm taking 12.5 mg of Paxil so its not the maximum doseage. I looked up OCD awhile...
... I was on Paxil . I didnt gain or lose weight. BUT I did go half crazy...
- anybody try 5-htp supplements or St. Johns wort 5th April 2004
... tried those, but I am on something else. I was on paxil and wellbutrin and I hated the side effects and I...
... tried those, but I am on something else. I was on paxil and wellbutrin and I hated the side effects and I...
- The Need To Confess.......... 1st April 2004
... zoloft is a paxil type antidepressant and hopefully it will start helping...
