Questions about Paxil?
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You should have a followup appointment with the doctor about yout 3 week of treatment or into 4th if he does not give you a refill.  Normally if it is new med....the doctor wants to followup with you and see how well the medication is doing before continuing it.  You need to call the office and see if you can get in to see the doctor before you leave town.
647460
Try Paxil CR...please
1041187
Depression is a sad and hopeless feeling. Even if you win the lottery you would still be sad.  Well maybe happy for a while. Paxil helped me. Been on it for 10 yrs now. But its still a daily struggle,  I pray a lot and thats helps me thru the day.  GOD BLESS YOU
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Howdy ADD; By your writing I can empathize with your frustration; however, frustration may be a result of an emotional allergic reflex by your understanding and sensing of your inner self which may be harmful to your future emotional welfare.\nAntidepressants do work on many people especially those that suffer anxiety disorders.\nMood Stabilizers (Paxil, Prozac,etc.) also tend to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with ADD.\nI can feel for you if you had an adverse reaction this far into your treatment with psychothropic medicants.\nAt this time and in my limited psyche can only offer a comforting suggestion and that is that you may be a 'hyper-allergic' person.\nHave you had any physical allergy tests to date?\nIt is my opinion that an allergic reaction in the atmosphere may irritate the mind into a distracted state that will make short-term mamory stagnant in neural flow and therefore long-term memory retention impossible.\nRetake your psychological tests again and ask the Psychologist to place the results of both tests side by side for your personal assessment.\nIt is normal to forget the answers that you have provided in the previous test, but it you reapproach this process with a hopeful attitude I am sure that you will be that much closer to your emotional betterment. Good Fortune to you, Jose
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I'm a doctor.\nFirst of all it is NOT a stupid question.  Far from it.  As a matter of fact, its a hot & controversial topic in medicine right now.\nSecondly, ALL doctors should go over any new medication with his/her patient.\n\nAbout prozac - this and all the other meds of its class (SSRIs) have come under scrutiny in the last couple years.  Despite the large benefit that these meds can do, some claim there is a small yet signifigant risk.  According to some highly disputed research, there is a SLIGHTLY higher risk of suicide in patients, esp younger patients, in the period briefly after starting the medication.  Its poorly understood, but if its true it may related to the increased motivation and decreased impulse control BEFORE the antidepressant effects have kicked in yet.  Some psychiatrists believe that the evidence is not strong and has not been able to be reproduced because it isnt true.\n\nWait a second, isnt this supposed to be an ANTI-depressant??!!  Yes, and that's part of the problem.  These meds are being given to a population of patients that are allready at high risk for suicide to begin with.  You can see why this is so controversial...\n\nThat being said, it shouldnt be forgotten that these meds (the SSRIs) have helped MILLIONS of people not only with depression, but also with other problems like OCDC like yourself.  As a matter of fact, these meds are so good that they've totally changed the practice of psychiatry today.  \n\nHOWEVER, if you do experience problems with the medication (or ANY other new medication for that matter) tell your doctor or somebody that can help RIGHT AWAY.  In that situation, your doctor should talk to you, and likely an alternative medication can be tried.\n\n\nI know this is very confusing.  I'm SORRY!  but you are not alone.  It is a controversial and unresolved issue for doctors as well.  Don't blame your parents, because they may have easily been totally unaware too.  PLEASE dont be afraid to ask your doctor these questions - PLEASE.
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I was on 20mg anti deppressants for 9 months, which was called Paxil.  I was running out and I had moved 10 hours away from the doctor that prescribed it to me, so I decided to get off of them.  I cut them in half and I didn't feel any different and then I threw out the last few pills I had.  That's when I had withdrawals, which was horrible!!  I've never been through withdrawals with anything and it was so bad that while I was walking to work one day, I had to turn around and go back home because I just couldn't make it.  It lasted for a good week and finally I was off of the pills for good.  I can't say that I'm cured, but truly and honestly I don't want to go back on the pills.  I was told that I did the wrong thing and I should of consulted a doctor before getting off of them, which I think you should consult your doctor before you get off of the pills for good.
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One of the side effects of several of the antidepressant drugs is weight gain.  Have your doctor prescribe another one.  I have been on Paxil for several years and have not had a problem with increased weight.
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My shrink said 300 mg of effexor xr is higher than the fda recommends but it is safe.  I have been on that dose for 8 months and the biggest side effect is decreased sex drive.  However, i also take paxil 60mg and clonopin 5mg.  This cocktail is what keeps me in this world most of the time.  Just trust your dr and follow what he says.\n\npeace&hope
1117105
Please ... get off the PAXIL, the best thing to do is just work out every day, drink some green tea, take some yoga classes, get a pet and buy new cloths
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OMG you have one of THOSE doctors!!!!! \n\nGET A NEW PSYCHIATRIST that KNOWS whats going on in the world of Mental Illness!!!!! \n\nGo to your local mental health clinc vs. private doctor. They are better and more informed on the latest therapies and medications. \n\nDiscussing Your Medications: \nWhat You Need to Know\n\nHere are some tips to help you effectively talk with your doctor about medications:\n\nLet your doctor know all medications you are taking. This includes any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal or dietary supplements and vitamins.\n\nWhen your doctor prescribes a new medication for you, make sure you get all of the information you need. How will the medication help you? What side effects can you expect? Should you avoid any foods or drinks while on the medication? Are there any drug interactions that may occur with other prescriptions you are taking? \n\nMake sure you know when to take a new medication and how-on any empty stomach or with food? In the morning or evening? How often? Take notes on these instructions.\n\nFind out how long it should take for the medication to start working and what you should expect when this happens.\n\nAsk about what you should do if you develop any side effects. Do you stop the medication? Should you call the doctor? If so, how can you reach him or her if it is after office hours?\n\nYour pharmacist is another great source of information on medications and over-the-counter products if you still have questions. He or she should be made aware of all your prescriptions in order to advise you properly about possible drug interactions, side effects, and instructions for use.\n\nAtypical Antipsychotics   \nAugmentation therapy \n\nThese medications may be added when symptoms only partially respond to another medication to increase the overall response to treatment \n\nAbilify\nGeodon\nRisperdal\nSeroquel\nZyprexa Aripiprazole\nZiprasidone\nRisperidone\nQuetiepine\nOlanzapine  \n\nAffects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders \n\nTricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)\nAdapin *\nAnafranil *\nAventyl *\nElavil *\nLudiomil *\nNorpramin *\nPamelor *\nSinequan *\nSurmontil *\nTofranil *\nVivactil * \n\nDoxepin \nClomiprimine\nNortriptyline\nAmitriptyline\nMaprotiline\nDesipramine\nNortriptyline\nDoxepin\nTrimipramine\nImipramine\nProtriptyline \n\nPD, PTSD, GAD\nOCD (Anafranil only) \n\nAffects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, chemicals in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders
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when i was pregnant my dr. told me about paxil,and it didnt hurt my child.
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I take Xanax myself..not that often though...yes it is a good medicine for anxiety at least for me it is..i don't notice any side effects really...just the tiredness and drowsiness that comes with it..I wouldn't recommend taking it then going any where..however I'm not a doctor and so I would check with your doc before you take anything..I'm not a doctor...but my experience has been good with is so far..it seems a lil bit mild...i'll usually take a half of a pill and that seems to do me just fine...my mom and i both take it through prescription but we do not use it that often..hope this helps.....i take paxil as well for anxiety and depression and that helps a lil bit to...remember though consult with your doctor before doing anything or taking anything:)
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I am not a doctor and these are the brand names, not the actual scientific names of the drug:\n\nValium, Xanax, Celexa, Cipramil, Emocal, Sepram, Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertiam, Prozac, Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin, Luvox, Faverin, Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax, Deroxat, Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain, Seroquel.\n\nThere are many kinds of anxiety disorders and many kinds of medications, along with other treatments. Many of these drugs have nasty side effects, some life threatening. Never take them unless you have permission from a licensed doctor. I also suggest talking to an experienced psychologist as well, it is always good to have a second opinion - you should never take drugs unless you have to.\n\nHere are some more, less common drugs for anxiety:\n\nKlonopin, Ativan, Serax, Librium, Inderal ,Tenormin, Tofranil, Norpramin, Pertofrane, Aventyl, Pamelor, Elavil, Sinequan, Adapin, Anafranil, Effexor, Nardil, Parnate, BuSpar, Depakote.\n\nI wish you the very best.
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if it`s been for while tell dr. do not drink or self medicate you`ll dig that hole deeper. cymbalta is GREAT paxil has some bad withdrawal.the others didn`t work for me exercise is really good also
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Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking paroxetine.\nPlease see the web pages for more details on Paroxetine.
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IT IS MY WONDER DRUG!!! well its tied with Zofran (an anti-emetic that my Dr gave me while i was pregnant.. phenergan didn't work)  i suffer from MDD.. major depression disorder... i have been on Prozac and Zoloft before... i still felt really down with both of them.. Zoloft made me crazy feeling... then they tried wellbutrin!!  \n\nnot only do i feel great!!  but i have lost alot of weight while on it!!!  I'm on 300mg once a day!!  \n\none down fault... you can not mix it with consuming alcohol... it will cause seizure activity!!!!   also take it of the mornings because if you take it at night it can cause insomnia\n\nsome of the girls i work with took it for smoking cessation...they loved it too.... \n\nI've never heard anyone not like it... the only down fall i think pple would have with it .. is they don't give it a chance... because it takes 4-6 weeks to start being affected.. but about a wk after starting on it.. you feel BETTER!!!\n\nI *HEART* Wellbutrin... i NEVER want to go without it!!!\n\nhope this helps!
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I have been taking a generic form of Paxil for two months. I am bipolar and had a lot of depression and anxiety. The difference for me has been a God send. I am happy most of the time and when something does get me down I don't fall very far.\nI'm including a link so you can find out about Paxil CR and even compare it to the standard Paxil.\nI hope this helps. Good luck in your treatment.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry