going off paxil... support please! - Anxiety Message Board

twizliz · 07-24-2005, 11:05 AM

I have decided to wean off of Paxil. I went to the dr the other day, and told her how great I have been feeling, and wanted to try going off it. I have also gained 30 pounds since going on it (from 177 to 207) in one year. I feel that it's best for my health to go off of it now. I switched to taking it in the morning, and so far it seems to be helping. I went from 60 mg to 40. I have been taking the 40 for the past 3 days. I feel somewhat more anxious, but I am trying to refocus my attention, and when I feel I need it, taking a Xanax.

Has anyone else had success going off Paxil? And what was it like? Did you lose a lot of weight (the weight is not the sole reason I am going off it...like I said, I have been feeling better).

Teth · 07-24-2005, 04:31 PM

hi Twizliz, congratulations! I think you are taking control of your life by choosing to not depend on a pill.. I feel very happy for you.

I used to take Paxil and clonozepan to 'treat' my panick attacks (2-3 times a day), anxiety and depression. Weaning off clonozepan was no problem.

Paxil was a little tough for me.. just remember, if you are committed to stop taking it you must follow through. It took me three times to finally leave 'the drug' which had turned into the root of the problem. The first two times I failed because I had not done my homework I did no research in the matter.

I did many things that combined helped me leave all meds... I don't even take aspirin for headaches (no headaches)..

I'll tell you what I did if you are interested.. Good Luck!

twizliz · 07-24-2005, 04:51 PM

yes, I'm very interested!

I have started doing yoga which has helped some.

Johna · 07-24-2005, 05:36 PM

Went off paxil and onto zoloft. Thought I was going crazy when I was going off paxil. Taking the zoloft seemed to help. Good Luck!

twizliz · 07-24-2005, 05:41 PM

I tried weaning off paxil and going onto zoloft a few months ago. The zoloft made me suicidal. I just decied that I wanted to deal with my anxiety drug free... and see how it works.