- relapse in anger management... 8th October 2007
... time for myself and have just given up and ordered Paxil for my anxiety.
You talk about having ADD, I do...
- How bad does it have to get? 3rd October 2007
... helped somewhat. What really helped is him going on Paxil for anxiety. It's sad that it takes a drug to make...
- Angry Dad 1st October 2007
... or move out. He chose the latter. He also went on Paxil & that helped his anxiety which helps him control...
- Anger over hearing people chew 23rd February 2007
... I am taking paxil for anxiety attacks, but i have always had this problem...
- Someone Help Me Please!!! 27th November 2006
... I have trouble with this too! I am on paxil for anxiety. Hearing people chew just makes me irate...
- Angry...PMS...Kids 16th August 2006
... got pregnant and that was that. My Doc has had me on Paxil CR for 2 yrs and just was taken off it it slowly,...
- Brother has anger issues... 15th August 2006
... on Adderall that he doesn't take and should be on Paxil , but won't take it either.
By the way, I am an Art...
- Put down constantly 2nd July 2006
... much less depressed over recent months since being on paxil , I'm feeling more confident but also feeling uncontrollable...
- Should I be taking medication? 5th April 2006
... with my parents and they think getting on Prozac or Paxil isn't a good idea. They think it's too early in my...
- Living with cranky person 8th August 2005
... couple more widowed over 80 gents out there on low dose Paxil , for the same reason ........... Sarah Tonin ... is ... imitations of older age. That's serotonin,,, ingredient in Paxil . Paxil is very low dose and short acting ... and...
- Angry about stupid things 21st January 2005
... with depression, anger and rage, and have been on paxil , celexa, xanax, ritalin and nothing worked. My anger...
... with depression, anger and rage, and have been on paxil , celexa, xanax, ritalin and nothing worked. My anger...
- Anger Prevailing in PMS 18th December 2004
... get tired of it.
As for myself, I started taking Paxil about four years ago and that has helped me alot....
- Husband tired of my high strung personality 20th October 2004
... Talk to your family physician. He may suggest paxil , celexa, lexapro, or another SUI. When you find the...
- Anger and anxiety? 30th November 2003
... out the nose for things. Also please be careful with paxil . I've heard of people going into horrible withdraws...
- need help 31st March 2003
... to my physician and asked for meds. I have been on Paxil CR (12.5 mg) for almost two months and NO RAGE! I...
- Normal girls goes insanely angry 14th January 2003
... more angry. The doctors have put me on lithium and paxil and sometimes it seems to work and sometimes I feel...
- Weening off Celexa (Citalopram Hydrobromide) 23rd July 2008
... although antidepressants arent new to me. Ive been on Paxil , then Effexor to Celexa...and now Im going back to...
- Lexapro or ANY med withdrawals 10th July 2008
... I was the same way when I came off of Paxil , for a few months now on Prozac. Just a side effect...
- Are there any anti-depressant anti-anxiety meds that do NOT increase appetite? 10th July 2008
... Everyone is different but like you I gained 40 lbs taking paxil , my doctor recently put me on Prozac said supposedly ... so good, havent had a huge appetite like I did with Paxil . hope this helps...
- Upping Paxil Dosage 7th July 2008
... I took paxil for several years and I didnt gain any weight... I ... have never read or heard of anyone gaining weight on Paxil either...
... Actually when I started taking paxil over a year ago I was 154 lbs during the year that...
- how to wean off 10 mg a day of valium 6th July 2008
... for a couple of years my doctor wants me to go on paxil but i just wanna have nothing any tips on weaning...
- Effexor to deter ativan use? 2nd July 2008
... side effects, I get very nervous about it. Tried Paxil - Short Term Memory Loss Tried Trazadone: Oversedated...
- Diagnose me (no one else will) 30th June 2008
... mostly due to looking on the internet. Doc prescribes Paxil for anxiety. Lose 13 lbs in 3 weeks, but have since...
- ativan 25th June 2008
... anyway. A whole lot better than taking zoloft or paxil messing with your brain. I just got off that stuff...
- First day of Lexapro--help! 21st June 2008
... switch to something else. What I did was switch to Paxil . I felt a lot better once I switched. So maybe you...
- nervous breakdown?? bi-polar?? 20th June 2008
... treat both the anxiety and depression like Lexapro, or Paxil . I'm on Paxil it treats both the anxiety and depression...
- New guys - tips, suggestions? 18th June 2008
... So I talked to the doc and he wrote me a script for Paxil and I just took the first pill ten minutes ago. What...
... however, when I said I couldn't sleep it was due to the Paxil , not my anxiety. Sleep is one thing that I have no...
... lasts that long, but I do think it takes time for Paxil to build up to a therapudic level in your bloodstream...
- chest 16th June 2008
... this problem for over a year been on meds came off of paxil due to weight gain a few months ago, still on xanax...
- I think it is rearing its head this time the symptoms are different 15th June 2008
... had all the tests doen and all is ok. I was taking paxil but came off since the ssri is causing weight gain ... am trying to lose the 40 lbs I gained when I was on paxil , I have been eating healthy but cant lose the anxiety...
- Just started Zoloft to treat anxiety... 11th June 2008
... ativan as a last resort to an acute attack; tried paxil for one day and had a bad experience (massive increase...
- can you take xanax with paxil 11th June 2008
... lunch/dinner and 1mg before bed) and I take 25 mg of Paxil CR. Like you I was worried about taking both of them...
... regularly for a few days while your body gets used to the Paxil , or you can just take one as needed...
- Is The Heat Bothering Anyone Else? 9th June 2008
... becamse sunburned and since i am on 5mg norvasc and 10mg paxil I know I am sensitive to the sun however I did not...
- Been a while since I have been here need help please 3rd June 2008
... took myself off of Lexapro a few months back was on paxil until I gained too much weight so went to lexapro...
... wish I could lose the 40 lbs I gained from taking paxil all last year. Thanks guys.;)...
- Celexa Withdraw....very irritable!!! 1st June 2008
... I agree with ohhbee cut down very slowly, I was on Paxil for over a yr, I weaned off but not slow enough, I...
- New here but not new to anxiety 30th May 2008
... single antidepressant on the market, I settled in on Paxil . I got my life back. I look back now and am astounded ... I worry. Today, and for the 8 years I've been on Paxil , my life is great. I am normal. I see all the wonderful...
- Please someones adviceee ! scared ! 26th May 2008
... made me vomit and sick all the time. Then i went to paxil and it helped me out tremendously. sometimes its ... suffering by another 2 months. when i finally started paxil the results were amazing. I went back to a pretty...
- popular anxiety meds 23rd May 2008
... and very sparingly. If you need something for GAD, Paxil also helped keep my anxiety at bay. The worst side...
- Luvox and anxiety? 22nd May 2008
... panic disorder/social phobia. I am currently taking paxil for anxiety and ocd but feel luvox may be better for ... worried about my anxiety increasing if I discontinue the paxil ....Any suggestions?
thanks...
- Advice for generalized/social anxiety 20th May 2008
... Lexapro would help... which it never did. Zoloft and Paxil seem like a good option... maybe with Xanax or Vistaril...
- what is the thruth on lexapro 20th May 2008
... been on a variety of AD's over the past few years. Paxil , Lexapro and now Zoloft. I am about 20 lbs lighter...
... side effects were unbearable, so I was switched to Paxil , I gained 43 lbs in 3 mos :(, I went from 154 to 197 ... . I took myself off Paxil a few months ago and I am now still struggling to...
- Anxiety so bad I cant sleep :( 17th May 2008
... I went off paxil about 5 months ago.It took me 2 months to get over...
- Aniexty meds. 15th May 2008
... to the medication. I'm on Paroxatine, it's in the Paxil family. Also, when on SSRI's you can take other medications...
- can someone help me? 8th May 2008
... I'm glad you are giving the Cymbalta a chance. Paxil really helped me to feel normal again quicker. You...
- Massive anxiety... 8th May 2008
... Charley,
Have you tried Paxil for anxiety? While it didn't completely take it away...
- Coming Off Of Ativan!!! Please Help! 7th May 2008
... I was in the hospital 14 days where in place of my Paxil they gave me 1MG of Ativan intravaneously per my request ... off before going back to work. I also started my Paxil up again after a 2 1/2 week hiatus.
Today was...
- Would you guys help me if I try another SSRI?? 7th May 2008
... loop. I posted on here like crazy when i started the paxil and was going through the increased anxiety spacy...
- Breathing issue due to anxiety? 6th May 2008
... s can do that if stopped.
I am now on 12.5 mg Paxil CR and am getting ready to go up in dosage. Sometimes ... way but in an "angry" kind of way. I'm hoping the Paxil works this time because I am only 29 and my son needs...
- Nocternal Anxiety attacks. 5th May 2008
... going on so I rushed to the ER, well I was given meds, paxil I believe, I took it and decided I was not going to...
- can anbody tell me their fears from anxiety? 30th April 2008
... together and now I am on Paroxatine, a member of the Paxil family. It has helped me a lot.
In my first year...
... s. But everyone is different, it may work for you. Paxil IS good for anxiety/panic but beware, it is a major...
- This Anxiety Is Almost Too Much To Deal With Sometimes! 29th April 2008
... year i do have to take medication. I am currently on paxil and xanax. I feel so much better. When i first started ... the paxil on april 4th i did go through 2 weeks of extreme anxiety...
- 6th Day Off Lexapro...Help! 29th April 2008
... for two days. I will now have to work on getting the paxil weight off. Don't let ANYONE fool you............ALL...
- New here -questions about side affects of Zoloft 29th April 2008
... Lexapro because afther the Zoloft experience I was on Paxil for a year and half and gained 60 freaking pounds...
... the time. Went back to the doctor and he put me on paxil . Never had any trouble with that. There are lots...
- Lexapro Question 28th April 2008
... same anxiety's I had before I started.
I've taken Paxil before and it worked great for my anxiety, but I gained...
- Wonder if I should just persevere with an SSRI?? 27th April 2008
... of anti-depressant (lots of talk about Zoloft and Paxil on this board). The last type of SSRI I tried, the...
... and went the the first couple weeks of torture with paxil and i tell you im so glad i did. it was worth it because...
- Zoloft--How long before it kicks in? 27th April 2008
... Hi
I have just been through this with paxil and generally it takes 4 to 6 weeks for anti depressent ... to get the benefits. i felt awful starting on the paxil and wanted to quit so bad but i didnt want to feel...
- IS there really a connection?? 27th April 2008
... peri then hit meno and really sent me for loop. on paxil now thank goodness and that has helped so i can deal...
- maybe someone can help me? 26th April 2008
... and it is really scary. I am currently just starting paxil and it is working great for me along with xanax. i...
- a thanks to all who helped me start paxil 26th April 2008
... I'm happy to hear you were able to get use to the paxil and are feeling great. Did you stay on the 20mg or...
- Afraid to take anti depressants 24th April 2008
... depression. i just went through a few rough weeks starting paxil and had intial anxiety increase,nasuea,dry mouth and ... because i panic on taking any of them. i take xanax and paxil now and i feel good finally.
i think the most important ... thing in starting an ssri such as zoloft,lexapro and paxil is to have support whether its family or on here....
- paxil 23rd April 2008
... HI ,
i just started paxil april 4th for the 3rd time over an 8 year periodl ... at time. yes all that you mentioned are effects of paxil . i went through it all. i was posting on here like...
- How to stop Lexapro? 21st April 2008
... taking 5 mg. and am trying to lose weight caused by Paxil , previous to taking Lexapro. I am managing my anxiety...
... You sound like me luvdog, I was on paxil for a year gained way too much weight started lexapro...
- paxil----nightmares 21st April 2008
... has anyone ever had bad dreams on paxil ..started on it felt fine then on 4th day had bad nightmare...
... have experienced weird vivid dreams when starting paxil . i am just restarting it for 3rd time in 8 years right...
- Need help through rough times 21st April 2008
... last week. i am just in the beginning of starting my paxil and been going through rough times. i got so much ... week i was in constant panick state from starting the paxil i though i was gona end up in hospital. Well i started ... off paxil slow at 4th of pill moved to half then whole 20 mg...
... opinion. Also, I think that once you were on a drug like paxil and get off of it and then try to take it again it ... is extra hard to tolerate. When I first tried paxil I had no start up side effects at all but after I ... are you on the generic Paraxotine or the brand name paxil ? The brand name for me is much stronger than the generic ... which is what I am on. 5mg of brand name paxil is like 10 mg of the generic for me. Take care....
... on the generic pazoxetine. i would prefer regular paxil but insurance wont cover and i dont have the money ... to pay for it. quite expensive. the regular paxil did work better for me i agree and i didnt have the ... side effects with it. the second time i was put on paxil was the generic and had sexual side effects and it...
... Hi Tami, I am also fairly new to Paxil and started on 5 mg/day. I initially had more anxiety...
- Adrenaline shocks/surges when falling asleep 19th April 2008
... experienced that. i got exactly that when i started paxil . after that i never took it again. what in the brain...
... heres what happened, i took paxil for four days at a low dose and on day five i upped...
- Going to start Counseling/psychiatrist...scared 17th April 2008
... Primary Dr. about 6 yrs. ago and he started me on Paxil (SSRI) at 20mgs./day. I began to feel better and...
- Anxiety over dentist appointment 16th April 2008
... My heart is racing and so is my mind.I use to take paxil but I stoped taking it 6 months ago and i feel pretty ... family doesnt understand.I really dont wanna take paxil again but i know this is not normal..I also get Anxiety ... prozac but it really took me 2 months to get off of paxil it was really hard i was on it 9 years i will never ... take paxil again withdrawls are bad from it.do you think im crazy...
- Need advice-Paxil&wellbutrin or Lexapro? 16th April 2008
... can offer some more good advice. I'm currently on Paxil CR (37.5). This drug has been wonderful for me. ... dose. So I know it has pooped out for me. Also, paxil has caused a 50 lb weight gain. I've never been this ... scales are not moving. I would like to reduce the Paxil and add wellbutrin or just switch to Lexapro. I've ... read that Lexapro is more weight neutral than Paxil . Also, I've hear some success stories on this board ... incorporating wellbutrin with an SSRI. On the 25 mg of Paxil my depression came back slowly and that is why I upped ... If you were me would you add Wellbutrin with the Paxil ? or switch to Lexapro?
Thanks for your response...
... have not been on wellbutrin or lexapro, just starting paxil . Not sure if this will be of any help but my sister ... weight like i orignially did on my first round of paxil . she is now on wellbutrin by itself and she takes ... thread, i am having rough time of it right now starting paxil again and really appreciate it.
Tami...
... so I know what you are going through. For me, the paxil made me feel normal again. Before paxil I would have ... t have any problems with any of those situations. Paxil did not cause the sleep situation at lower dosages ... the right med for you. In the meantime, take the paxil at night and it will help you sleep. During the day ... during the day.
I hope you feel better soon. The paxil will slowly build up in your system and you will feel...
- Has anyone NOT gained weight while they were on Zoloft ??? 16th April 2008
... and have had even less of an appetite than I did on Paxil and Lexapro. I just don't get hungry and wonder if...
- I hate the way i am feeling 14th April 2008
... pretty young age prior to the ablation. I had to start paxil (ssri) and i am experiencing the side effects , it...
- Paxil start up ,,, Im having panic attacks 13th April 2008
... body chemistry has changed since you went off the Paxil , it doesn't surprise me that you're having some problems ... possible, and see if you can drop back the dosage of Paxil again for a bit.....make sure you mention all your...
... Hey~ I am currently on 20mg of Paxil and I know how you feel. It took me almost 4 weeks...
... praying that the day will come and I wake up and the paxil is working and I am me again an anxiety is gone. Or...
... drugs before but starting with a full dose of 10 mg of paxil or 5 mg of Lexapro definitely must be fairly close...
... and panicky again today. I am sleeping better on the paxil but its when I awake thats the problem. Actuallly...
... I started on 12.5 mg of Paxil CR 6 weeks ago and it has made a world of difference ... staying on it and taking it day by day. Maybe try the Paxil CR (controlled release) as it meters out a constant...
... little daily thing. That came along when i started the paxil so I know it should pass. Mornings are worse, I wake...
... full blown panic attack. I took the first half of my paxil becuse i am taking 10 mg twice day to lessen side ... the panic and anxiety are worse before i take the paxil and im calmer after i take it. when i first started...
... You will notice you feel better after you take the paxil . I have noticed that a lot too. As the weeks have...
... the pills because i didnt tell him i went off the paxil back in may 07 . I know stupid thing to do not tell ... relief with anxiety. I teeter on the edge of quitting paxil , but i think this is only way to get better. One...
... Tami,
When you first start taking Paxil you will have anxiety for a little while until it ... anxiety and wellbeing. I would continue to take the Paxil and also include a benzo as needed until the Paxil ... starts to work. The paxil has been wonderful for anxiety for me. It makes me ... it is weight neutral and newer, cleaner drug than Paxil .
These drugs do work, however, it is so hard because...
... Hi all,
I think i may be stabilizing some on the paxil . I was sure in utter panic this week and you all were ... a few days ago i was just kinda out of it from the paxil . I did get foggy and very anxious later in the day ... dont think i would have continuted this week with the paxil if i didnt have this board to come to for support...
