If I just stopped taking prozac, how long should I wait to start taking paxil?
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Go with the advice of your doc or pharmacist.  Regarding side effects, I'm not sure waht the above respondent is referring to-SSRI's are pretty safe drugs.
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Seroxat (aka Paxil) is one of the worst antidepressants to wean off. As you say, it can lead to dependence and the withdrawal symtpoms can be highly unpleasant. \n\nThere is no "one way" to withdraw from psych drugs effectively. Stopping cold turkey can certainly cause an array of troublesome symptoms, the most common being dizziness, which can last for days on end. Flu-like feelings, including nausea, headache and fatigue, are also common, as are intense feelings of anxiety, irritability or sadness. Some patients experience alarming sensations of tingling or burning in various parts of the body; ringing in the ears; blurred vision; or flashing lights before the eyes. Some people even describe a feeling of shock waves pulsing through their arms and legs, as if they had been zapped with a jolt of electricity, a condition sometimes called lightning-bolt syndrome.\n\nSometimes changing your diet is all that it takes. Withdrawal symptoms often occur because the brain's production of acetylocholine (a neurotransmitter in the brain) is disrupted. Adding supplements like Vitamin B (megavitamins are often recommended) is a good way to help sustain levels of acetylocholine in the brain and help ease the symptoms.\n\nBe sure to check out the sites below for more tips, advice and support.\n\nMike\n\n--\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters
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Yeah it'll take Prozac about two weeks to get through the blood -brain membrane, once it does and you feel better, don't be tempted to suddenly stop taking it, completely follow your doctor's orders and continue with the Prozac.
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Antidepressants or SSRI are serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. They help to level the serotonin in your brain for depression,anxiety and/or panic attacks.\n\nIt is highly unusual that you would react so quickly to this medication. It usually takes 3-6 weeks to get the full benefit from these meds.\n\nIf you are on the lowest dosage prescribed by your doctor,I would suggest contacting him/her to let them know how quickly you reacted to the dosage and the med. You could have a very sensitive system to medication or you were misdiagnosed.
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It is not usual case while you are on antidepressants to experience depression( at least the severe episodes).First,the antidepressants to give the desired effect you must take them usually at least for 3 to 4 weeks.If you still feel depressed after that period,it's possible that the specialist might change the medicine for you for obtaining the results.Please,take into account that one of the most frequent mistakes made of patient is to seize taking the drugs without even alert the specialist.In brief,if you are on the proper antidepressants it's not likely the depression to "haunt" you..
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SSRIs such as Prozac balance out the serontin level in your brain. For a person with (genetic) depression, the chemicals in the brain are inbalanced so as to cause feelings of depression. Antidepressents regulate these chemicals to as to levels that allow a person to cope and function without depression. \n Some people may only have to go on antidepressents for a short time; however, others stay on antidepressents for their whole life so as to regulate the chemicals in their brain to prevent the depression from coming back.\n So, the depression might come back or it might not. Either way, see a therapist during this time. If it comes back, you'll need to get back on meds right away; if it doesn't, you might still need to see a psychotherapist for a little while.
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Well you'll need to go to a doctor.  I had the same symptoms many years ago.  They put me on Prosac and ever since I've been fine.  It's the Seretonin in your brain that's out of wack.  Once on the meds, it should take about one week or so to start feeling better.  It does work and it's great.
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I was put on Citalopram (Cipramil) as the first medication for my depression. I was on it for about a year and then I think my system just got used to it. Unfortunatley I was then put on Efexor, which caused some very bad side effects.\n\nI have now tried every anti-depressant available to me (I'm 24) and for me, Seroxat works.\n\nIf you really want to give up, here is what I recommend - I tried to do this and it reduced the electric shock sensations in my head and sickness of withdrawal.\nAsk your docotr to prescribe you a low dose of Prozac instead of the Cipramil. Prozac is quite non-aggressive to come off of, so after your system has got used to the Prozac, you can then come off it.\n\nWorked for me...til I had to go back on meds, but hopefully you can do it. Good luck!!
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No, there is not.  Before you decide to take a medication as a substitute for Remeron, you need to consult with your doctor.  You also should not stop this medication without consulting with him first.  Even if you do stop the remeron, it will be in your system for up to 2 weeks after you quit taking it, and no other drugs need to be taken before you talk to the doctor because there are OTC drugs that you cannot take that will interact with the remeron.
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Prozac.  not kidding.
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I took Paxil for about 6 years.  It really helped but I started going through some hard times in my life and all of my depression and anxiety came back.  I went to a dr and he changed me to a different antidepressant.  I feel alot better now.  I dont know if you take Paxil or Paxil XL but if you just take regular Paxil be careful if you get off of it.  I had to have a drs help to get off.  I started having withdrawls from paxil and felt awful..dizzy, tired, just bad all over.  So make sure you talk to a dr about this.  I know its not easy telling a dr about your depression and you dont want to sound crazy-believe me i know-but you have to get yourself feeling better.  Depression is a horrible feeling and so are panick attacks.  So please, go to a dr and see if they can change your meds.
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This is a difficult question to answer. In Australia, prozac is not recommended for use during pregancy or breast feeding. However, this is because there is a lack of data. Currently there is no information to suggest it has been dangerous for thousands of pregnant women who have taken the drug over the past 15 years during it's time on the market, apart from that in animal models. The women who have used it have shown no adverse effects but there may be some which have not yet been identified. \n\nDiscuss this with your doctor BEFORE stopping your medication. This is a personal choice you need to make. Ensure you are informed. Your doctor may feel it would be best for your health as well as your child's that you stay on the medication. Alternatively, he may also indicate you're doing well and may be safe without it. The best thing to do is not be alarmed by the comments above. Seek professional medical advice before making your decision.\n\nBest of luck!
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HELLO..PAXILCR  CONTAINS THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE CALLED "PAROXETINE" AND IS A SSRI ANTIDEPRESSANTS,PRESCRIBED MAINLY FOR MODERATE TO SEVERE DEPRESSION...ONE MINIMUM DOSAGE OF PAXIL DAILY SHOULD BE NOT LESS THAN 50MG...BEST OF LUCK!!
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Fluoxetine.  Prozac is Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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Hi, I can totally sympathize with your dilemma.  Prozac, the medication, causes a depressed person, who may not have been taking great care of themselves to have an appetite again.  In other words, it increases your appetite.  I take a med that does the same thing.  I know that when my brain says I am hungry, it is lying to me, so I portion my food, and eat sensibly.  If I go out to eat, I eat only half of what is on my plate, asking for a "doggie bag" up front and removing the other half before I eat.  Then I don't gain weight.  I have been on Prozac.  It was a good medication for the time I was on it.  Other things came along and it lost its effectiveness.  Just a suggestion to be ever mindful that the side-effects may be less horrible than the alternative, but if they are too hard to live with, tell your doctor right away, don't stop taking them, and have your doctor switch you to something else.
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The best thing is for you to remain CALM.  Do you have any chamomile tea or any eucalyptus or any kind of mint in the house?  These two herbs are known for non medicinal calming. First of all, the doctor is an IDIOT for allowing you to run out of this medication(unless you did this deliberately(sorry, but doctors do not let patients normally go through withdrawal with this kind of medicine). Paxil is one nasty medication and you cannot go off it cold turkey.  It is one of those medications that you need to be weaned off of slowly. DO NOT take any other anti depressants. If you are alone and scared and physically in dire distress, you can either call a local hospital, a paramedic, or the police. Effexor is the lesser than either Paxil or Lexapro, but again DO NOT take EITHER of these.  DO NOT take any kind of sleep aid or alcohol. If you must go to a hospital, call your husband, then a family member, or a close neighbor to deal with your pets. They will be okay.  The most important thing right now is YOU and your health.
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I love Prozac!  I can not live without out. I was told to stay on Prozac for nine months as well. This drug works good, well before the ninth month, with me anyway. I guess that is when you will get the complete effect of it.  The only thing I did not and do not like (the one that sticks out in my mind the most that is) is the lack of sex drive.  That is a bummer.  I have been on it now for 15yrs.  I tried to ween myself off a couple of times with my Doctors awareness but I would start to go down hill after a month or so. So back on it and feeling good again. Guess the other side effects were not worth remembering or just were not that bad to be burnt in my mind. Good luck.