- medication for Pure o and the side effects? 3rd April 2007
... choose from. Really all of the SSRI's, i.e. Prozac, Paxil , Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, and Luvox. Another real...
... choose from. Really all of the SSRI's, i.e. Prozac, Paxil , Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, and Luvox. Another real...
- pure O taking over.... help! 29th March 2007
... Also, what medication is best for pure O OCD?
i took paxil and hated it.
and i should mention that i am terrified...
... here to talk if you want!! As far as meds go I am on Paxil so I cannot help you there. Do you mind me asking...
... thanks for the reply! I didn;t like Paxil cause it made me really anxious... and fuzzy-feeling...
- please, please help OCD or soemthing worse? 25th March 2007
...
I am not curretnly on any meds, but have been on Paxil twice.
I am not very open to taking medication, as...
- Needing helpful suggestions for OCD Thoughts 21st March 2007
... bad thoughts about God and Mary? I am on 50mg of Paxil CR, and seeing a psychiatrist. I have had these thoughts...
... I wake up anxious every morning. I've been on the Paxil 50 for about 8 or 9 weeks now, up from 37.5. If I ... just don't know how to stop these.
In the past, the Paxil , even in lower doses seemed to help, but not this...
... need to talk I would be more then happy to! (I am on Paxil for this as well by the way, I have not seen any really...
- Changing Meds 12th March 2007
... a transition can be relatively easy...unless it's Paxil you're coming off, in which case it is hellish.
I...
- I am having songs go round my head all the time 11th March 2007
... till i hit the sack at night----the doc has me on
paxil cr 25 mg's----abilify 5mg's-and xanax--1 mg's 3-4...
- saw doc yesterday need advice 7th March 2007
... for at least 10 years. While attempting to ween off paxil a few months back I explained to my doc that I think ... usually go hand in hand. I was devestated.
I'm on paxil now, it's too difficult for me to stop. I mentioned ... change meds....His suggestion was to increase the paxil to 60 mg which is best for ocd before changing meds...
- Relationship ocd and ocd recovery 5th March 2007
... faded with some time, therapy and I started taking Paxil . Over the last few years I have been getting very ... lax with the Paxil and haven't seen any therapists in a long time because ... kind of insecure woman! I have started back on the Paxil and I hope it will start helping. Now I think I need...
- are there any OCD medications that DON'T cause weight gain? 1st March 2007
... listed as one of the few as weight neutral. I took Paxil and gained like 60lbs. but have taken Zoloft, and...
- changing paxil 24th February 2007
... I have heard of Paxil burn-out. This is when after many years of effectivity ... happens. You may have some withdrawls getting off the Paxil , so take it slow and don't just quit cold turkey even...
... Thank you for the response. I didn't know about the paxil burnout. I would never ever stop cold turkey as I ... tremendously several times when I slowly weened off of Paxil . However, if I went from paxil directly to another ... insane. I have two children and I did continue my paxil with both pregnancies, it was that or go through sever...
... medication until I was 50 (though I wish I had earlier).
Paxil was one of the first meds my doctor tried with me...
... I took Paxil for a little while years ago and went to Prozac. ... I found withdrawal from Paxil very difficult, and, as I remember, I couldn't start ... the Prozac until I'd been clean of Paxil for a week or so.
I'd recommend withdrawing from ... the Paxil very slowly. But if you get withdrawal symptoms,...
- Skin Picking 16th February 2007
... I have been on 40mg of Paxil for 4 years. It has not stopped this behavior. It...
... find a healthy substitute habit. I’ve been taking Paxil 25mg for the past few years due to panic attacks and...
... find a healthy substitute habit. I’ve been taking Paxil 25mg for the past few years due to panic attacks and...
- Help me please :( 16th February 2007
... 22 my name is Chantal and i need help.
I been on Paxil for a year now and gained weight and feeling not ... around the block to take a spin .
I took my 20mg paxil and we went out,
But since he was at home moments...
- A question... 28th January 2007
... at any moment! I hate this so much...but I dunno if Paxil will help.
That last fear especially freaked me...
... with us emotionally and in terms of our functioning. Paxil is not the only drug out there for anxiety related...
- my first post 18th January 2007
... taking any Rx....years ago I was in therapy and was on Paxil and hated the feeling it gave me. I suppose I only...
... I have similar issues as yourself. I also tried Paxil and many other antidepressants which didn't help me...
- Anafranil 6th January 2007
... m wondering if I should try this med. I'm taking paxil and still have a lot of obsessing....
... under stress. I have heard from my therapist that Paxil actually made one of her OCD patients worse. Again...
- WHAT IS THE BEST MEDICATION FOR PURE O? Does CBT work? 15th December 2006
... different medications affect people differently, but Paxil had the best results for me (I had tried Prozac, Anafranil...
- OCD tendencies? 8th December 2006
... inside my body. It disgusts me. I am currently taking paxil , and have been for almost 6 years, for depression ... and anxiety. Isn't paxil prescribed for OCD also? If so then why isn't it...
... Isn't paxil prescribed for OCD also? If so then why isn't it ... of OCD, but then again who doesn't nowadays? lol Paxil is in the family of SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake...
- Rumination: Intrusions, past, and lalaland 6th December 2006
... on a low maintenance dose of an SSRI like Zoloft or Paxil .
Good luck to you!...
- Propanolol, OCD and the monster of guilt 4th December 2006
... diagnosed with OCD for the past ten years and have been on Paxil for a majority of this time with good results. My...
... have only been on it 5 days). I also take 40mg of Paxil a day and I have been on this for the past 10 years...
- When does the meds start helping?? (Paxil, Seroquel) 27th November 2006
... right away, so ask a friend or family member. I took paxil about 6-7 years ago, for me I gained weight on it...
- On a positive note... 27th November 2006
... even talk about what happened the one time i took paxil ! i know for someone like u its kind of like woopie...
- What medication???? 3rd November 2006
... it's something along the lines of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil , etc. There are quite a lot (about 30, I think), and...
- pain med for OCD 24th October 2006
... many, it is hard to keep up with. Anyway, I tried Paxil with no luck and now I was on Zoloft 100 mg. I just...
- Looking for someone to talk to to with OCD:) 24th October 2006
... light dose of an anti-depressant such as Zoloft or Paxil will help also. But medications are not a cure all...
- Am I weird? Or do I have OCD ??? 21st October 2006
... medications, usually SSRI medications like Zoloft, or Paxil .
I hope this helps, and good luck! :D...
- OCD and weight problems question. 15th October 2006
... all psychoactive meds, whether its Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil , etc. While they do differ, they are all serotonin...
- Help for doubts 14th October 2006
... a person that has told me, "I'm on Zoloft, Luvox, Paxil , etc. and as soon as I started taking it, I was CURED...
- I just don't know what to do...... 3rd October 2006
... had problems with depression before. I have been on paxil and more recently xanx (For my anxiety attaches)....
- People acting on their OCD thoughts?! Omg... 2nd October 2006
... a person that has told me, "I'm on Zoloft, Luvox, Paxil , etc. and as soon as I started taking it, I was CURED...
- Scared of Thoughts 28th September 2006
... thoughts re: my son.
every year i also try to go off paxil , i feel so good and think i can handle it w/o meds...
- OCD about dying and leaving the ones i love 17th September 2006
... I did not tell him about the dying part. I'm on Paxil 60mg, my dose recently went up from 40 mg. I will...
- SSRI drugs and sexual side effects rankings 7th September 2006
... for pe. I am on 45mg and still shooting out fast. Paxil that is....
- Paxil Withdrawal 12th August 2006
... Hi, Jerry.
I'm also discontinuing Paxil . I've been taking it for almost six months, and have...
- Thoughts Of Harming Loved Ones 10th August 2006
... intrusive thoughts. Drugs like zoloft (which I take), paxil , and others do that job. They don't get rid of them...
- medication 25th July 2006
... have on any of the drugs i have been on....zoloft, paxil , and the rest. then again, i am a teenager so it...
- bad thoughts. help please. 12th July 2006
... talking with a psychologist ever since and been taking Paxil CR for almost 2 weeks. The anxiety is definitely...
... your story sounds a lot like mine. I, too was put on Paxil , so I will give you a little background information ... picture and thought out of my head, he prescribed me Paxil . It may have helped for the short time..but it made ... post helps, and PLEASE, consider the side effects of Paxil before getting heavily prescribed. Some other exercises...
... think anyone mentioned---because you have only been on Paxil for 2 weeks, becoming suicidal or having intrusive...
- question about YBOC scoring 12th July 2006
... filled out forms he marked "severe" OCD. Interestingly, Paxil conducted trials on people with "moderate-to-severe...
- Some help needed dearly! 11th July 2006
... and take a long time if ever to subside. I am taking Paxil now for the last 3 years and I had my good times and...
- A lot of questions 20th June 2006
... I recently stopped my paxil after slowly weaning for about a month. After two ... weeks of hell I decided to return to taking paxil . I just think it's best I remain on the medication ... been about 10 years that I've been taking prozac then paxil . My doc said I may have to take it indefinitely, ... especially in the state I'm in, just returning to paxil , I felt devestated. Is this true what the doc told...
- Glad to know I have company 13th June 2006
... NEEDED? if not, get it for after
delivery, i am on paxil and have xanex as needed, it makes
all the difference...
- OCD, phobias, and zoloft 10th June 2006
... less overall side effects.
I would use zoloft or paxil or anafranil as last resort drugs.
Luvox is the...
- Paxil Side-Effects 22nd May 2006
... nope i had heart palpitations. I hated Paxil . Go with Zoloft......
- OCD and pregnancy 19th May 2006
... being pregnant. In the fall I was pregnant while on paxil , but lost the baby. I don't believe the paxil had ... loss, but because of the specific risks recently with paxil I made the switch. I have tried to come off my meds...
- weight gain from meds :( 18th May 2006
... I'm on Paxil 40mg and Risperdal .5mg I've gained alot of weight...
- Urges with Harm-O? 16th May 2006
... thoughts about my son that cause
panic attacks, i am on paxil and do very well and
have bad weeks here and there...
... Hi,I hope you won't be offended...
I was on Paxil for 18mo. and it made my symptoms worse! I didn't ... Effexor & am feeling much better.
Maybe switch med???
Paxil can make symptoms worse I was told....
... me doing such causes extreme panic and anxiety.
Paxil did nothing for me, and my doc told me that effexor...
- tourettes and ocd 8th May 2006
... up a bit when he's very tired. He no longer takes Paxil , which is what he was prescribed when he was younger...
- Obsessiona doubt of molestation, again :( 26th April 2006
... wants me too see a therapsit. Other meds i am on is Paxil 40 mg....
... know what else to do. My psychiatrist wants me try Paxil CR but I want to try something more stronger like...
- Obsessive shopping & a little about me & my OCD! 26th April 2006
... test came back as Mild OCD. I have been on Prozac, Paxil , Zoloft, Elevil, Effexor XR, Wellbutrin XL, Cymbalta...
- OCD with Diabetes Causing Living Hell 19th April 2006
... harming thoughts that cause panic and have
been on paxil for five years, since my son was 4mos.
old....oh...
... start floating around in my head.
i have been on paxil for 5 years and basically do very well but
have bad ... weeks here and there, my pdoc says to go up on
the paxil .....i don't want to.....i stay at 20mgs and take
...
- Could this be OC behavior 13th April 2006
... diagnosed with severe depression 4 years ago. Took paxil 20mg (3 years) and zyprexa 2.5mg (i.5 years) and did ... very well. Stopped taking paxil -went through bad withdrawals, and discovered 5-HTP...
- wellbutrin or anafranil and pregnant! HELP! 10th April 2006
... tricyclic such as anafranil. In the past I have tried paxil and prozac (prozac did nothing for me, and the paxil...
- what to take for ocd and anxiety? 2nd April 2006
... hi everyone. I have anxiety as well as ocd. I am on Paxil 20 mg for the anxiety but have never been on anything...
... celexa, with very little side effects. ive tried paxil and all i have to say is ugh!!! it made me more anxious ... some docs dont give it too easily. i think its the paxil that ,aybe affecting u more than u realize....
- My OCD is almost gone--here is my update 2nd April 2006
... 20mg of paxil and i have xanex as needed, i take 1/2 of
a .25 ... was 9
days old.
my pdoc wants me to take more paxil b/c i still have bad weeks
here and there but i don...
- new here 25th March 2006
... through my head often each day.
I recently started Paxil again, a healtrh clinic doctor gave it to me for what...
- fear of harmed/molested 17th March 2006
... This thought has haunted me for about 8 weeks. I'm on Paxil and Risperdal. I need reassurance.....anyone with...
... the meds should help, the paxil can take 6 weeks to work properly and the dose may...
... the meds should help, the paxil can take 6 weeks to work properly and the dose may...
- Lexapro 25th February 2006
... Spring and it's been great. Prior to that it was Paxil , but I was tired and last year, could tell it was...
- Well, I guess maybe I could benefit from being here... 18th February 2006
... not find the right words to say.
I was prescribed Paxil . I actually purchased the Paxil. Then I read the...
- Help With Luvox! I was Prescribed Luvox and quit it after 2 days due to side effects 12th February 2006
... quit it
and move to a weight gaining SSRI like paxil . I was told luvox made u gain weight, but it didnt...
- Luvox for Obsessive Thoughts 25th January 2006
... as well and u wont gain weight on it. I was taking paxil and i kept gaining weight he switched me to prozac...
- OCD and Zoloft, should I try something else...Please help! 23rd January 2006
... about the same with everyone else i have talked to
paxil is good but i think that is a brand name lol sorry...
- Rate your OCD meds here: 18th January 2006
... Took Paxil CR for a few months, made me tired all the time and...
- New To OCD, Need Help 1st January 2006
... without them). I was taking Risperdol, 5 mg, and paxil 37.5. Now I have some Xanax, but very rearely take...
- OCD? It's Stealing My Life!!! 23rd December 2005
... doctors CAN help, i am on paxil for panic disorder and ocd
with harming thoughts ... , paxil was VERY helpful.
this sounds like anxiety to me...
- St Johns wort for OCD 5th December 2005
... all sorts of meds and have had awful side effects. Paxil has worked the best for me but the heartburn and sweats...
- weird thought..any one else?? :( 4th December 2005
... soon..i REALLY need assurance!!
p.s iam on 20 mg of paxil (have been on 60 mg but cutting it down slowly cos...
- Effexor & Weight Gain 4th November 2005
... lot, then try something else. Have you ever tried Paxil , Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, etc.? Talk to your doctor...
- 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...
