Perplexed about Paxil - Panic Disorders Message Board

NeverWed · 08-12-2002, 01:44 PM

I have been on Paxil for almost a year now. Though my panic and aniexty levels are better, my energy levels seem at an all time low, and my weight an all time high. I have been on the medication long enough for all the adjustments to take place, but now am faced with a high cholestrol and frequent headaches. Even more annoying is that I constantly sweat. I wake up daily soaked in sweat, and cannot perform the simplest of tasks without having to shower afterwards.
Is there anyone else that is experiencing these symptoms? I would sure like to talk to you.

buck58 · 08-12-2002, 05:22 PM

Neverwed, I used to take paxil and I loved it, It did me so much good. But like you, I sweated at the least little thing. Got kind of embarrassing sometimes. I would even sweat at night while sleeping. Anyway, because of that bothersome side effect, I decided to quit paxil. Weight gain was another problem, but like you said the sweating was the real problem. I now take prozac with very good results, and no sweating. Best of luck to you!
buck.

NeverWed · 08-12-2002, 06:15 PM

Buck

How does the prozac compare to the paxil? Have you tried any other medications? If so, did you have any adverse side effects?
Thanks for replying so promtly.

Marcelle · 08-12-2002, 06:31 PM

Hi, Neverwed:

My experience with Paxil was almost exactly the same as yours. You are lucky, though, at least you noticed. I was happily ignorant at the fact that I was driving everyone crazy with being too tired all the time (I thought I was just tired from work).

I gained weight very quickly (15 pounds in a year) and was too tired to exercise. I also didn't have the will to cook decent meals for myself or my family.

In piecing together from both co-workers and family, I was just disinterested in everything, therefore, nothing was worth the effort.

Having discussed these things with my doctor, we agreed that I should try something else. Right now I am on Wellbutrin. It seems to work ok. I have much more energy, but I have crazy dreams when I can sleep at all.

I may have to switch again, but my doctor is willing to work with me. I hope yours is, too.

Good luck!

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~ Marcelle ~

NeverWed · 08-13-2002, 06:50 AM

Just a quick question. What is the medical condition that you are being treated for? I am an agorophobic with panic and aniexty as a result of post trauma.
I am 35 and went over 10 years untreated. I am curious as to what everyone else is being treated for, and if their treatments are working. I have tried Zoloft, and now Paxil, and I have been given Xanax to take when I feel panic attacks coming on.
Look forward to hearing from you.
P.S. Have doctors appt in 2 days, and would like feedback to take to her. I really want to change my meds.