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Trying to cut paxil back by cutting in half, makes me dizzy if standing and turn head makes me?
extremely dizzy any thoughts would be appreciated, i would like to get off this drug
Just switched from lexapro to paxil help?
I was on 20 Mgs for close to 8 weeks it didnt work for severe anxiety panic and depression I switched directly to paxil 20 Mgs will I have to wait another four plus weeks to see if this works
Can 40 mg paxil be broken in half since regular dosage is only supposed to be 20mg? 40 is too much?
the dr gave me a script for 40 mgs which i didnt notice until my wife looked closer at the bottle. i was sick to my stomach for almost a week and could barely stay awake. since paxil isnt scored i didnt know if that would help or not.
What happened to paxil progress?
I'm having a slight meltdown here! I was a member of paxil progress, a ssri support group which appears to be shut down. I was writing a blog about my experience from withdrawing and found it such a great comfort. Does anyone know if its going to come back? I'm weaning off SSRIs very... read more
Day 12 on lexapro having really bad insomnia?!?
Hi all. Firstly I was on aropax (Paxil) for 15 years to help with anxiety and depression. The last nine months I have been having extremely bad anxiety again so bad I had to quit my job. Saw my DR and he suggested I did a straight swap from aropax to lexapro. He advised me of some side effects.... read more
How to change Paxil to night time? makes me feel drowsy in the day?
After a long time of searching the right drug for my anxiety and panic attacks I started taking Paxil 3 days ago and I think is the right for me. The only problem is that I starting taking it when I wake up and it makes me feel all drowsy during the day and a really high feeling. I'm a student... read more
How to have a mild switch from Paxil to Lexapro?
Hello everyone, I was on Paxil for 5 years and I could feel a half a year ago how it is not helping me anymore, I also was exposed to high stress. I was taking 10 mg of Paxil and then my doctor suggested to higher the dose to 15mg and I wasn't feeling my best either so they decided to switch... read more
Switching from Paxil to Wellbutrin?
I have been on Paxil for about 3 months to treat anxiety, depression, PMDD, and SAD. It has helped to some extent, but it makes me feel like a zombie. I changed to taking it at night which made me less sleepy, but my lack of motivation, enthusiasm, and passion due to feeling zombie-like is just as... read more
Hey everyone! I’m new here, need some help. I’m 26 and started Paxil about 5 years ago.
... I went to the doctor for always feeling light headed and dizzy and he got me on Paxil. It started to work and I never questioned what it was or researched it at all, just trusted the doctor. Well, 5 years later I’m in a much better place mentally, physically, and emotionally. I grew a... read more
I am new here and need help?
Quick history is I was on Paxil for 20 years, decided to quit (I know not a smart decision). I have been suffering horribly the last several months and have visited the doctor several times and tried a variety of new medicines, currently on Lexapro 10mg that I take in once a day in the morning. I... read more
Paxil - How long before and increase in dose from 30 mg to 40mg will Paxil take affect?
Took 30mgs for 25 years just got a out of terrible anxiety and panic. My doctor increased dose to 40 mg.
Gabapentin 300mg, Paxil 50mg and Ativan 0.5mg?
Been on these 3 drugs for 4 weeks. Paxil was only increased 2 weeks ago. Should I be feeling full effect of increase yet? Also was on 30 mg of Paxil for 25 years and had this anxiety an panic come back after having Covid. My doctor increased Paxil to 40mg now 50mg. My head feels foggy an stomach... read more
Paxil - Does anxiety in the first 2 weeks go away?
I am entering my 2nd week on 5 mg Paxil.I also take Klonopin & propranolol.Does this overwhelming Anxiety go away?, Does it mean the medicine is starting to work?Im so jittery, cant sit still..
Olanzapine - Olanza - tired/groggy/spaced out?
I started taking olanzapine (5mg) 2 days ago. I am also taking 25mg paroxetine (Paxil). I have been taking this for over 10 years. My situation is strange. It is to treat some kind of anxiety/depression. (It's like I've developed some kind of social anxiety around my wife or something).... read more
How long does it take for Paxil increase to kick in. And should I start with 5 mg increases?
I have been on Paxil for 20 years. Dr changed my meds last year and I went into crisis. Back to Paxil. Now I am finding the 20 mg is causing some anxiety problems and depression. Need to increase
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