Freaking Out! - Panic Disorders Message Board

curt34 · 06-19-2003, 06:58 AM

I'm new to the board and need some help. I was on Paxil for a couple years and weened myself off about six months ago. Well, I had another panic attack two weeks ago and it freaked me out. I started Paxil again and now I'm dizzy a lot of the day and it scares me. I don't remember having any side effects the first time I started Paxil. I backed off to 10mg and I'm still dizzy especially when I drive. I'm scared.

ChrisL · 06-19-2003, 08:01 AM

I just started Paxil last night, and I'm dizzy as hell today. I think it'll probably take our bodies some time to adjust.

deb30 · 06-19-2003, 08:02 AM

Hi curt

I was really dizzy before I started taking paxil 6 weeks ago and it took about 2 weeks for most of the dizziness to subside. It may be that your anxiety is worse and that's what cuzing the dizziness, I would give it a few weeks to see if it helps. I used to be really dizzy that I would constantly lose my balance and driving was the worst. I just tried to stay focused and tried to remember that it was just the adrenaline cuzing me to feel like everything was spinning around me! Good luck!

curt34 · 06-19-2003, 08:27 AM

Thanks for the reply! It's tough going through this stuff without any support. I feel badly because I have a newborn at home and my wife is confused by my behavior. I wish I was able to handle this better for thier sake....not mine. If the dizziness would just stop I would be much better. I suppose I'll wait it out instead of getting off Paxil. Thanks again guys...you don't know how much you help.

Janik · 06-19-2003, 05:14 PM

If this is your second time on Paxil you might have developed either sensitivity or tolerance. That does not mean you shouldn't wait it out, give it a few more weeks and if you're not feeling better try a different med. Also, talk to your wife and explain what's going on and what you feel, both physically and emotionally, so she'll know what she can expect from you.