From Paxil to Lamictal - PLEASE HELP - Weight Loss Message Board

KimberlyV · 06-21-2004, 04:46 PM

I need some help. Someone please tell me this gets better. My doctor weaned me off of Paxil. I was on it for 2 1/2 years and weaned off in about 1 week. My last pill was Wednesday, June 9 (almost 2 weeks ago). At the same time I began weaning of off Paxil, doc started me on a low dosage of Lamictal (25mg) and I am not on 50 mg, on my way to 100 mg. At this point, I feel awful. I am still having slight dizzy spells, but nothing like a week ago. The worst problem is my emotions. I absolutely can't stand myself right now because I am fat. I can't handle my kids when they aren't being 100% perfect, I can't stand being around people for very long at all, and I just want to sleep so that I won't think. Is this normal and will it ever get better? I am hoping that with the higher dosages of Lamictal, I will start to feel happy again. Also, I need to lose about 80 pounds and my weight is going no where but up. Can anyone relate? or have any advice? PLEASE!!!!!!

washee · 08-28-2004, 09:26 AM

When you stop taking any anti-depressant there is a recovery period that is almost like an addict. From my experience as a psychiatric nurse, we wean people off of these types of medications very gradually to alleviate some of the expected reactions. Not all medications work the same for everyone, and sometimes it takes awhile to find your optimal dosage. Definately get ahold of your Dr. and let him/her know what is going on. It would also be helpful to find someone to talk to. Don't give up hope, be too hard on yourself, and remember take it DAY by DAY!!!