Posted by Snowie on October 17, 2000, at 17:25:43
In reply to Going thru Paxil Withdrawal - Need Advice Please, posted by Brenda D. on October 14, 2000, at 17:57:14
Brenda,
My new (soon to be old) pdoc wants me to take Paxil, and I have adamantly refused. Fortunately, I can't help you with Paxil withdrawal symptoms. However, I'm certain that this subject has been discussed oodles of times in the past on here. What I suggest is that you do a search at the top and see what you come up with.
Good luck! I've heard that switching to Prozac can help with the Paxil withdrawal symptoms. Then once you're better you can withdraw from Prozac since it has a much longer half-life than Paxil.
Snowie
> I have only been on Paxil (30mg) 8 mos. I let my
> prescription run out over a 3 day weekend. Well,
> by the 3rd day, I was miserable. I didn't know
> it was connected to the Paxil, until I saw the
> 60minutes (or 20/20) show. The show was a
> blessing. I went to my dr. and told her I wanted
> off this medicine. So, she told me to take 20mg a
> day for a week, then 10mg a day for a week, then
> I should be fine. I am already into my 2nd week,
> and I am not feeling any better. I am experiencing
> spinning in my head, when I move my eyes, my
> brain seems to go the other way, I sense a
> snapping in my head, and a terrible constant
> ringing in my head, I am nauseated, and I am
> having insomnia. How much longer will this last?
> Is there any type of relief to ease the symptoms?
> This is a horrible, nasty drug.
poster:Snowie
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