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When is the best time of day to take paxil?
I'm a 36 single mother of 2 teenagers. I've suffered from anxiety most of my life. Went to my Dr today and gave me 20 mg paxil.honesty I'm afraid to start it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! !
Paxil~ is it worth it - weight gain and sexual side effects?
I’m 30 years old and have been dealing with social anxiety, worry, and fear and being so timid all my life. It’s gotten worse lately along w depression and suicidal thoughts. Just yesterday I went to see a very reputable psychologist and after hearing my story he recommended Paxil. I... read more
What should I expect when I start taking Paxil?
I have received my RX for Paxil 10 mg. I have not stared it just yet I'm a little nervous to honest. Can anyone tell me what to expect ? Also my doctor told me that 10 mg is to start me off I guess that is a small dosage? What will I feel like once I have taken it for a while. The reason the... read more
I have recently been but on Paxil for anxiety disorder.I dont want to gain weight. How to avoid it?
I am 19 I have always suffered anxiety but it was now unbearable. I couldn't get any sleep and was barely eating. I am now taking paxil 20 mg a day and I am worried this will cause a weight gain. I have always been a fit healthy girl. I eat well and exercise daily. I am hoping there is a way... read more
Paxil versus Trintellix???
I have been taking 10 mg of Paxil for quite a number of years. The doctor just informed me that she wants me to switch to 10 mg of Trintellix. Has anyone switched between the two? And if so did you still have all the same side effects that they list about this medication? I'm really leery to... read more
I took Paxil for 10 years, I have been on Celexa for 6 months I take 80 mg every morning and feel?
... like it isn't helping as much as it should, anyone have this problem also?
Switching from Paxil to Citalopram?
Hi. I've been on Paxil 40mg for nearly a decade now which has helped me get out of a fog but with a recent downturn in my life (under-employment) I asked my doc for an adjunct med. Instead he's taking me off Paxil and putting me on Citalopram HBR (is HBR different than merely Citalopram?)... read more
I am extremely tired and yawning uncontrollably. I am on the 20mg Paxil?
Day one: excessive yawning, and fatigue. Does the yawning and feeling extremely tired ever go away???
Did anyone have to try several ssri meds before one worked?
I have tried Zoloft celexa and lexapro which all never did anything for depression anxiety and panic now I'm trying paxil did anyone try several meds in the same class before one worked I also tried Effexor snri that didn't work
I'm really nervous to start prozac 10mg. Any good advice before beginning this antidepressant?
I was on paxil for about three years when I felt it wasn't working anymore so I weaned off and tried to see if I could be without any medication and bam it came back worse than ever. For some odd reason I'm extremely nervous to start the prozac, as I never had any bad side effects with... read more
Does paxil make a person feel more relaxed, laidback, lazy?
I'm not sure if I described that right but I am on paxil 30mg for about 4 months now. And I have had a feeling of just pure laziness ever since I switched from zoloft to paxil. I have read stories of people taking paxil and having problems in their life but to them, its all fine. I'm in... read more
Did anyone experience vivid disturbing dreams while on paxil or another ssri?
Does this pass why is this
Can I cut Paxil in half?
I was prescribed 10mg of Paxil last Friday (7 days ago). I've been struggling with the side effects and I can't stand it. I feel very restless at night and don't sleep very well and yesterday I had a really bad fit on nausea and feeling faint. Last night I decided to cut it in half... read more
How long Does it take for Paxil to work?
I started Paxil 7 days ago and I am having sever anxiety where I cant even sleep. My doctor prescribe me 10mg of Paxil and so far has not kicked in much. All I do is think about if I am going crazy every second of the day. I have chest pains and tingling sensation in my body. Anyone know if the... read more
Switching from Paxil to Prozac?
My Paxil doesn't seem to work anymore. My agoraphobia is bad again. Bad depression and anxiety. My doctor is switching me to Prozac from Paxil without any tapering. I'm very scared because Paxil withdrawal is awful! Can anyone give me any advice please?
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