been on paxil for 8 days now - Panic Disorders Message Board

panickyscott · 03-09-2004, 05:16 PM

I have been on paxil for 8 days now and it seems like everyday is just getting worse. My head feels all weird , not in a good way. I dont really feel like I am all here. Kind of feel like I'm losing control over body. I went through this about a year ago when i got on paxil, but i took myself off of it like an idiot. I remember last year during the first 2 to 3 weeks i felt like i wasnt real, and was feeling really messed up and like i was gonna die. I guess I just have to go through this again and just hope that it'll kick in soon .

Any one else go through this when starting paxil? I could sure use some responses to help get me through.

little726 · 03-09-2004, 06:50 PM

A few years ago I was on Paxil. NEVER AGAIN! I had all the same feelings you are experiancing. I felt like i wasn't real and like i was in a movie. I tried to take myself off of it. It was soooo very difficult. I was only taking 25mg. a day. I even tried to cut the pill into quarters. It affected my vision so much i was afraid to drive. I kept seeing wavy lines. I finally succeed at getting off of it, but it did take some time. Ask your Dr. for something else. And stay away from it. Good luck, Robin

ItWontGiveUp · 03-09-2004, 07:25 PM

I agree, try something else. I too, have tried Paxil and I felt like I was in a mental coma until I stopped taking it. I missed work, didn't leave the house, etc. That drug works for some, but not all, and if it's making you like that then try something else...Lexapro or Zoloft or something.

hry33 · 03-10-2004, 08:50 AM

severe early side effects are generally a sign that the med isnt for you and should be stopped, sadly some docs dont accept these can happen and think the problems are all from the patients imagination

paxil is a prozac type, there are several other types, one is effexor, and another type may well suit you better

all valium type meds are effective against panic attacks and are safe if taken sensibly, they have no nasty side effects

panickyscott · 03-10-2004, 04:20 PM

well, i went through this same stuff last year when i got on it the first time . it eventually went away after a couple of weeks of hell and then i felt fine. today i actually felt decent most of the day. i might give it a little longer and see if it helps . but thanks to all for the advice.