Weaning off Paxil how long?
... some comments. Don't know if there's a big between Paxil and Paxil CR, but I've been on Paxil CR 12.5mg since ... GirlHarley]OK, without going into a long story why I'm on Paxil , I just want off the drug and hope someone if not ... the way, I did talk with my doctor about going off Paxil and he told me by going down on the amounts.
I ... two weeks.
As of three days ago I stopped taking Paxil . I'm not feeling any side effects and not sure when ... I'm suspose to feel them after stopping Paxil .
My question is should I start feeling the effects ... of withdrawal soon after I stopped taking Paxil ? Or does it take a week, two, or three weeks?
Everything ... I read about weaning off Paxil has scared the crap out of me,
I have been moody ... things, my boyfriend is getting on my case about using Paxil but then is not helping matters with my PMS...
... Would appricate input from others who have been on Paxil and got off Paxil.
Thanks,...
... what you know.
That's funny that you mentioned the Paxil and Paxil CR.
I was given both by two different ... doctors. My OBYGN, gave me the Paxil CR in September 2003. I had it filled but didn't ... related reasons my prim.doctor told me not to take Paxil CR and gave me Paxil. He started me at 10mg, when ... could probably go up to 30mg...I thought at first the Paxil was working but I have to say, I felt weird at times ... on the Paxil .
Went back to my doctor and told him I wanted ... to be off Paxil , plus I could no longer afford it due to no health ... laid off - (cause of my panic attack) so I ran out of Paxil early March.
Started taking the Paxil CR just to ... wean myself off from the other Paxil .
I didn't take any Paxil or Paxil CR for three ... days, I have 14 pills left on the Paxil CR 12.5 so last night I decided to take half of one ... , and figured I will just take half of the Paxil CR that I have left for another week?
Hope others...
... Hi GirlHarley,
Did you know that Paxil CR treats Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) too ... Sept? I think that's the difference between regular Paxil and the Paxil CR.
Quoting from info on found on ... What made you decide that you're ready to get off of Paxil (besides no longer having insurance)? How did you ... what you know.
That's funny that you mentioned the Paxil and Paxil CR.
I was given both by two different ... doctors. My OBYGN, gave me the Paxil CR in September 2003. I had it filled but didn't ... related reasons my prim.doctor told me not to take Paxil CR and gave me Paxil. He started me at 10mg, when ... could probably go up to 30mg...I thought at first the Paxil was working but I have to say, I felt weird at times ... on the Paxil .
Went back to my doctor and told him I wanted ... to be off Paxil , plus I could no longer afford it due to no health ... laid off - (cause of my panic attack) so I ran out of Paxil early March.
Started taking the Paxil CR just to ... wean myself off from the other Paxil .
I didn't take any Paxil or Paxil CR for three ... days, I have 14 pills left on the Paxil CR 12.5 so last night I decided to take half of one ... , and figured I will just take half of the Paxil CR that I have left for another week?
Hope others...
... what you know.
That's funny that you mentioned the Paxil and Paxil CR.
I was given both by two different ... doctors. My OBYGN, gave me the Paxil CR in September 2003. I had it filled but didn't ... related reasons my prim.doctor told me not to take Paxil CR and gave me Paxil. He started me at 10mg, when ... could probably go up to 30mg...I thought at first the Paxil was working but I have to say, I felt weird at times ... on the Paxil .
Went back to my doctor and told him I wanted ... to be off Paxil , plus I could no longer afford it due to no health ... laid off - (cause of my panic attack) so I ran out of Paxil early March.
Started taking the Paxil CR just to ... wean myself off from the other Paxil .
I didn't take any Paxil or Paxil CR for three ... days, I have 14 pills left on the Paxil CR 12.5 so last night I decided to take half of one ... , and figured I will just take half of the Paxil CR that I have left for another week?
Hope others ... wanted to share my experience with you concerning Paxil . I was on 10 mg. then 15 mg. then 20 mg., I was given ... I now have mini panic attacks that I attribute to Paxil , never had them before. Any way, please take it slow...
... know all about this subject. I have been on & off paxil a few times. I can tell you that it's nothing to get ... in a twitch over. Ok? :) It's as simple as this. Paxil is an anti-depressant. It helps with all that mood ... down off it too fast. As far as replacing regular paxil with paxil cr....that's just strange. The only real ... difference between the 2 pills is that Paxil Cr is long lasting (in that it releases the drug in ... with something doesn't mean you will. In general, paxil is a helpful drug for many many people and really...
... know all about this subject. I have been on & off paxil a few times. I can tell you that it's nothing to get ... in a twitch over. Ok? :) It's as simple as this. Paxil is an anti-depressant. It helps with all that mood ... down off it too fast. As far as replacing regular paxil with paxil cr....that's just strange. The only real ... difference between the 2 pills is that Paxil Cr is long lasting (in that it releases the drug in ... with something doesn't mean you will. In general, paxil is a helpful drug for many many people and really ... going thru early meno. and he said no but gave me the Paxil CR. I didn't want to go on any drugs without knowing ... off. The other reason my primary doctor gave me the Paxil was because
I was very upset about losing my job ... losing my job...It got the best of me. I tooked the Paxil to get me through the lay off, I have been home now ... have no medical insurance (I am not married) and the Paxil costs
$85.00 a month. If I have a panic attack or ... have to suck it up and pay the $85.00 and go back on paxil .
Thanks again for the great info and responding...
... questions. How would I know I'm ready to wean off of the Paxil CR? How did you know? I have been on it since mid ... pretty normal since Jan. Don't think it is only the Paxil that has been helping me but all the supplements ... weaning off of it. When I was first prescribed the Paxil , I really think I was mistakeningly thinking I was ... know all about this subject. I have been on & off paxil a few times. I can tell you that it's nothing to get ... in a twitch over. Ok? :) It's as simple as this. Paxil is an anti-depressant. It helps with all that mood ... down off it too fast. As far as replacing regular paxil with paxil cr....that's just strange. The only real ... difference between the 2 pills is that Paxil Cr is long lasting (in that it releases the drug in ... with something doesn't mean you will. In general, paxil is a helpful drug for many many people and really...
... going thru early meno. and he said no but gave me the Paxil CR. I didn't want to go on any drugs without knowing ... off. The other reason my primary doctor gave me the Paxil was because
I was very upset about losing my job ... losing my job...It got the best of me. I tooked the Paxil to get me through the lay off, I have been home now ... have no medical insurance (I am not married) and the Paxil costs
$85.00 a month. If I have a panic attack or ... have to suck it up and pay the $85.00 and go back on paxil .
Thanks again for the great info and responding...
... are many different things that can bring it about. Paxil or other ssri's work to help you deal with that anxiety...
... Thanks Again Shibboleth -
Well, I have been off Paxil for a week and funny, but I'm starting to feel like...
Paxil CR for anxiety
... I was prescribed Paxil CR 12.5 mg to help me deal with this transition I ... symptoms are same). Does anyone have any experience with Paxil CR? I have read alot of horror stories about it. ... progesterone level and my anxiety attacks. She recomended Paxil CR. I tried Lexapro in August and had a violent reaction ... stay on it. You said you had no side effect with the Paxil does that mean no nausea, no extra anxiety or jitters...
... progesterone level and my anxiety attacks. She recomended Paxil CR. I tried Lexapro in August and had a violent reaction ... stay on it. You said you had no side effect with the Paxil does that mean no nausea, no extra anxiety or jitters ... Penny
Hi Penny,
I got my GP to prescribe me Paxil CR after it was recommended to me by a women dr. who ... been mistaken as anxiety.
After taking the first Paxil , I felt better immediately. Felt this edge being ... several months that was alot worse.
Started taking Paxil on Dec. 13. I would say there was immediate improvement ... 25 mg of Ativan 2X in the first two weeks while on Paxil . I haven't taken an anxiety pill since Dec. 20. ... they are addicting - that's why she recommended the Paxil ).
Well, I have felt normal/good since Jan. 20. ... it takes to feel better.
If you do a search on Paxil , you might read alot of horrible stories. But, I ... other meds too. Oh, I didn't gain any weight from the Paxil either. I have lost about 9 lbs. while I wasn't feeling ... on only 3 lbs. (now I have my appetite back). The Paxil CR is suppose to help with pre-meno symptoms too. ...
If you decide to try Paxil CR, let me know how it goes for you.
Take care,
...
... Hi Penny,
I got my GP to prescribe me Paxil CR after it was recommended to me by a women dr. who ... been mistaken as anxiety.
After taking the first Paxil , I felt better immediately. Felt this edge being ... several months that was alot worse.
Started taking Paxil on Dec. 13. I would say there was immediate improvement ... 25 mg of Ativan 2X in the first two weeks while on Paxil . I haven't taken an anxiety pill since Dec. 20. ... they are addicting - that's why she recommended the Paxil ).
Well, I have felt normal/good since Jan. 20. ... it takes to feel better.
If you do a search on Paxil , you might read alot of horrible stories. But, I ... other meds too. Oh, I didn't gain any weight from the Paxil either. I have lost about 9 lbs. while I wasn't feeling ... on only 3 lbs. (now I have my appetite back). The Paxil CR is suppose to help with pre-meno symptoms too. ...
If you decide to try Paxil CR, let me know how it goes for you.
Take care,
... practioner told me. That is why she recomended the Paxil . I have never taken much medication and don't do well...
... practioner told me. That is why she recomended the Paxil . I have never taken much medication and don't do well ... "anti-depressant." I was so scared of taking the Paxil after my experience with Wellbutrin. I was already ... her crazy!) I know of several other people taking Paxil and they did not have any side effects or at least ... a while. My GP also suggested Effeox (sp?) if the Paxil CR didn't work for me.
By the way, I also stopped...
... "anti-depressant." I was so scared of taking the Paxil after my experience with Wellbutrin. I was already ... her crazy!) I know of several other people taking Paxil and they did not have any side effects or at least ... a while. My GP also suggested Effeox (sp?) if the Paxil CR didn't work for me.
By the way, I also stopped ... started but I am really bad about it now. If taking the Paxil can help me manage all those things or rid me of them ... have really helped me and encouraged me about the Paxil . Thanks.
Blessings, :)
Penny...
... started but I am really bad about it now. If taking the Paxil can help me manage all those things or rid me of them ... have really helped me and encouraged me about the Paxil . Thanks.
Blessings, :)
Penny
Hi Penny,
I am...
... all day too. The whole point of me getting on the Paxil CR was to get away from the Lorazepham so that should ... the way, when you contact your GP, make sure it is Paxil CR (not just plain Paxil). You might want to try...
... all day too. The whole point of me getting on the Paxil CR was to get away from the Lorazepham so that should ... the way, when you contact your GP, make sure it is Paxil CR (not just plain Paxil). You might want to try ... need something. That is why I am going to try the Paxil CR. The nurse practioner I spoke about told me to ... says he doesn't have any negitive opinions on the Paxil CR. I am just trying to push through today. I had ... the Klonopin already. I pray I can take the Paxil CR and get some relief and get off the Klonopin. I...
... Please be careful going on the Paxil . Make sure your dr. monitors you closely, I was on...
... Please be careful going on the Paxil . Make sure your dr. monitors you closely, I was on ... want to go on that either. I also know taking the Paxil did not mean that all my peri-meno symptoms would ... months. There are two friends of mine who were on Paxil CR who stopped cold turkey and they didn't experience...
... want to go on that either. I also know taking the Paxil did not mean that all my peri-meno symptoms would ... months. There are two friends of mine who were on Paxil CR who stopped cold turkey and they didn't experience ...
Hi Molly,
I am glad you are doing ok with the Paxil . I too felt better when I first started taking it...
... did you realize it was time for you to get off of Paxil ? I also hope the Paxil didn't cause anything life ...
Hi Molly,
I am glad you are doing ok with the Paxil . I too felt better when I first started taking it...
... did you realize it was time for you to get off of Paxil ? I also hope the Paxil didn't cause anything life ... MollyHi Molly,
Just wanted you to know I have the Paxil CR samples from my doctor will begin taking it tomorrow ... will still take the Klonopin per my doctor with the Paxil CR for a few weeks to make sure I can take the Paxil ... your replies. I sure trust my experience with the Paxil CR will be as smooth as yours has been as far as side...
... Hi Molly,
Just wanted you to know I have the Paxil CR samples from my doctor will begin taking it tomorrow ... will still take the Klonopin per my doctor with the Paxil CR for a few weeks to make sure I can take the Paxil ... your replies. I sure trust my experience with the Paxil CR will be as smooth as yours has been as far as side...
... MollyHi Molly,
Well so far so good! I took my first Paxil CR at 10am this morning. Around noon I felt very sleepy ... stomach pains. I am just praying I can tolerate this Paxil CR and get my recovery underway and get off the Klonopin ... lunch today like always. When you started taking the Paxil CR were you taking the ativan everyday? If so did...
... Hi Molly,
Well so far so good! I took my first Paxil CR at 10am this morning. Around noon I felt very sleepy ... stomach pains. I am just praying I can tolerate this Paxil CR and get my recovery underway and get off the Klonopin ... lunch today like always. When you started taking the Paxil CR were you taking the ativan everyday? If so did ... it was OK to take an anxiety pill while taking the Paxil if I needed to. I think I took only about .25 mg ... pill) two or three times the first week I was on the Paxil . I really tried to refrain from taking it. I started ... the Paxil on 12/13 and the last time I took an Ativan was on ... much better pretty much right away when I was on the Paxil (before the month's prescription was used up even ... !). I don't know if it is really the Paxil that is helping or it is just a coincidence with the...
... it was OK to take an anxiety pill while taking the Paxil if I needed to. I think I took only about .25 mg ... pill) two or three times the first week I was on the Paxil . I really tried to refrain from taking it. I started ... the Paxil on 12/13 and the last time I took an Ativan was on ... much better pretty much right away when I was on the Paxil (before the month's prescription was used up even ... !). I don't know if it is really the Paxil that is helping or it is just a coincidence with the ... great!! :) The only effects I have felt from the Paxil CR were the short period of being sleepy and a little ... know how to wean it off I just have to make sure the Paxil CR works. So that is my plan. Well, I am off to bed ... and I am a thankful person that the Paxil CR had no bad side effects. I will keep you posted...
... did you realize it was time for you to get off of Paxil ? I also hope the Paxil didn't cause anything life ... about going on HRT, it can't be any worse than the Paxil was for me. I am also taking Xanax for the anxiety...
... I'm really sorry you had bad experience with the Paxil but I can totally understand b/c I felt horrible when ... turkey and I felt better. Later, I asked to be put on Paxil as a result of a recommendation from a women dr. who ... don't know when I will start. I have been on the Paxil for 2-1/2 months now. I think I know what irrational ... thoughts you were having...I have read articles about Paxil (not Paxil CR) causing this especially in kids under ... about going on HRT, it can't be any worse than the Paxil was for me. I am also taking Xanax for the anxiety...
... I'm really sorry you had bad experience with the Paxil but I can totally understand b/c I felt horrible when ... turkey and I felt better. Later, I asked to be put on Paxil as a result of a recommendation from a women dr. who ... don't know when I will start. I have been on the Paxil for 2-1/2 months now. I think I know what irrational ... thoughts you were having...I have read articles about Paxil (not Paxil CR) causing this especially in kids under ...
Well here's the report for my second day on the Paxil CR-- I feel Great!! Seriously, I have not had one ... difference in the way I feel. Anyway I am so thankful this Paxil CR seems to be working! How are you feeling? The ... Paxil CR still working for you? Give me an update when you...
...
Well here's the report for my second day on the Paxil CR-- I feel Great!! Seriously, I have not had one ... difference in the way I feel. Anyway I am so thankful this Paxil CR seems to be working! How are you feeling? The ... Paxil CR still working for you? Give me an update when you...
... myself my mind spirit and body and telling it that the Paxil CR is helping and I will be myself again and feel...
... myself my mind spirit and body and telling it that the Paxil CR is helping and I will be myself again and feel ... the same way. A friend of mine who was also taking Paxil CR stopped and decided to get off of it and just stick...
... the same way. A friend of mine who was also taking Paxil CR stopped and decided to get off of it and just stick ... doing much better. This is only my 3rd day on the Paxil CR. I am just glad I do not have any side effects ... That part is wonderful and I know given more time the Paxil CR will show an even greater improvement. I did take ... I will let you know how my weekend goes with the Paxil CR. I am praying for much improvemnet next week! ...
... doing much better. This is only my 3rd day on the Paxil CR. I am just glad I do not have any side effects ... That part is wonderful and I know given more time the Paxil CR will show an even greater improvement. I did take ... I will let you know how my weekend goes with the Paxil CR. I am praying for much improvemnet next week! ... at least you haven't had any side effects from the Paxil CR. I think if you were going to, you would've it...
... at least you haven't had any side effects from the Paxil CR. I think if you were going to, you would've it...
... Monday. :)
PennyHi Molly,
I am on my 6th day of the Paxil CR. So far so good. Last Saturday when my niece was ... a spacey feeling and have to leave. So I know the Paxil CR has helped. No real side effects, just a little...
... Hi Molly,
I am on my 6th day of the Paxil CR. So far so good. Last Saturday when my niece was ... a spacey feeling and have to leave. So I know the Paxil CR has helped. No real side effects, just a little...
... phase of my life is done. Also, I know you are on Paxil , please be careful on it. Be aware of how it is making...
... phase of my life is done. Also, I know you are on Paxil , please be careful on it. Be aware of how it is making ... area,the beach is not too far from us. As for the Paxil CR, I am doing great with it so far. Today was my ... not try any other SSRI's until I decided to try this Paxil CR at the advice of a client who is a medical professional ... medications. So at any hint of a problem with the Paxil CR I will call the dr. Sure hope your new med helps...
... with what that is?
So tommorrow is day 9 for the Paxil CR. I had the nausea before I started taking the PAxil...
... with what that is?
So tommorrow is day 9 for the Paxil CR. I had the nausea before I started taking the PAxil ... to use only if you need to? I thought taking the Paxil CR was to get you away from the Klonopin. What happens...
... to use only if you need to? I thought taking the Paxil CR was to get you away from the Klonopin. What happens ... need it for the anxiety. I will need to make sure the Paxil CR will work for me before I come off the Klonopin ... I am going to start cutting it back as soon as the PAxil CR has time to become fully effective. My period last...
... sitting in! So I called my doctor and he put me on 20mg Paxil that day...I felt immediate relief! That drug has ... filed in a court in Los Angeles, that the makers of Paxil are not informing the Medical community about the ... made me decide way back last May to taper off the Paxil . My doctor told me that after being on it for four ... eventually and I was ok. Now I got a new prescription for Paxil just today because I have alot of things going on ... to be like now should I ever decide to go off the Paxil again, but to have my emotions on an even keel all...
... sitting in! So I called my doctor and he put me on 20mg Paxil that day...I felt immediate relief! That drug has ... filed in a court in Los Angeles, that the makers of Paxil are not informing the Medical community about the ... made me decide way back last May to taper off the Paxil . My doctor told me that after being on it for four ... eventually and I was ok. Now I got a new prescription for Paxil just today because I have alot of things going on ... to be like now should I ever decide to go off the Paxil again, but to have my emotions on an even keel all ... have read other post about bad withdrawals from the Paxil . I am taking the Paxil CR @ 12.5 mg. The CR is controlled ... I read a post from Molly on this board about the PAxil CR and had a suggestion from a client in the medical...
... Just wanted to let you know this is day 14 with the Paxil CR and I am doing so much better. This is also day ... before day 12. So it has to be a combination of the Paxil CR, the natural progesterone pill and prayer! :) ...
I am so thankful the Paxil CR is working!! :) I don't know if I told you this...
... Just wanted to let you know this is day 14 with the Paxil CR and I am doing so much better. This is also day ... before day 12. So it has to be a combination of the Paxil CR, the natural progesterone pill and prayer! :) ...
I am so thankful the Paxil CR is working!! :) I don't know if I told you this ... felt bad when you have your period. I didn't go on Paxil CR while I was still having my periods.
I have ... with my dr. next week to see how I'm doing with the Paxil too. Don't know if I'm ready to wean off of it yet...
... felt bad when you have your period. I didn't go on Paxil CR while I was still having my periods.
I have ... with my dr. next week to see how I'm doing with the Paxil too. Don't know if I'm ready to wean off of it yet ... period this month days 4 and 5. I have read on the Paxil CR info that sometimes it takes at least 6 months ... the dr says about staying on or weaning off of the Paxil CR. Hope you're feeling better! :)
:) Penny...
... period this month days 4 and 5. I have read on the Paxil CR info that sometimes it takes at least 6 months ... the dr says about staying on or weaning off of the Paxil CR. Hope you're feeling better! :)
:) Penny
... was the worse time of my life!!
I think with the Paxil CR it is different for each person. I started on...
... was the worse time of my life!!
I think with the Paxil CR it is different for each person. I started on ... barely get out of bed. I felt a difference from the Paxil CR in the first week also. This is only the second...
... barely get out of bed. I felt a difference from the Paxil CR in the first week also. This is only the second ... followup on how I have been doing and on being the Paxil CR. Since I have only been on it since Dec., he would ... everyone is going to have the positive reaction to Paxil as you and I did, so not everyone is going to have...
... followup on how I have been doing and on being the Paxil CR. Since I have only been on it since Dec., he would ... everyone is going to have the positive reaction to Paxil as you and I did, so not everyone is going to have ... posting" with you! :) I have been doing ok. The Paxil CR is fine I have had no problem and this is day 22...
... posting" with you! :) I have been doing ok. The Paxil CR is fine I have had no problem and this is day 22...
... milestone! I credit prayer of course first and then the Paxil CR!! I know it is working. I start my 5th week on...
... Hi everyone ! Paxil worked GREAT for me and fast.......but it has a dark ... stuff (I hate that word) and I think what happen'd is paxil kept the syptoms at bay or kept them down manageable ... Menopause effects that I didn't feel while on the paxil so I got hit to hard too fast. I quit the stuff too ... the max even after tryin to take it several days. Paxil does work well but jus be prepared when you stop it...
... Molly,
Just checking in to let you know the Paxil CR is still working great for me. I took my 30th pill ... of it. How are doing? Everything still ok with the Paxil CR? The weather is warming here- first day of spring ... Thank you for your post and encouragement to try the Paxil CR. Please let me know how you are.
Penny...
... Molly,
Just checking in to let you know the Paxil CR is still working great for me. I took my 30th pill ... of it. How are doing? Everything still ok with the Paxil CR? The weather is warming here- first day of spring ... Thank you for your post and encouragement to try the Paxil CR. Please let me know how you are.
Penny
Greetings...
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By the way, when do you see your dr. about the Paxil ? Do you know if you'll be on it for long?
Have...
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By the way, when do you see your dr. about the Paxil ? Do you know if you'll be on it for long?
Have ... season bigtime around here!! I am on my 4th week of the Paxil CR and doing REALLY good!! I am so thankful! This ... dr and I have not decided how long I will take the Paxil CR, I know for at least 6 months, but I don't know...
... season bigtime around here!! I am on my 4th week of the Paxil CR and doing REALLY good!! I am so thankful! This ... dr and I have not decided how long I will take the Paxil CR, I know for at least 6 months, but I don't know ... were days when I have almost forgotten to take my Paxil even (didn't skip a day, but not the same time as...
... were days when I have almost forgotten to take my Paxil even (didn't skip a day, but not the same time as...
... I was wondering did anyone have weight gain with paxil or any other med for anxiety?...
... weight gain of 7 pounds. I am not sure if it is the PAxil CR or the natural progesterone cream?? Are you taking ... Paxil Cr and if so have you gained weight?
Penny...
... weight gain of 7 pounds. I am not sure if it is the PAxil CR or the natural progesterone cream?? Are you taking ... Paxil Cr and if so have you gained weight?
Penny
Hi ... hint, hint). I haven't gained any weight from the Paxil CR. In fact, I have maintained the weight I've lost...
... hint, hint). I haven't gained any weight from the Paxil CR. In fact, I have maintained the weight I've lost...
... well as I did in the beginning weeks of taking the Paxil CR. My progesterone level was apparently too high...
... well as I did in the beginning weeks of taking the Paxil CR. My progesterone level was apparently too high...