Posted by patty3862 on April 28, 2003, at 13:22:35
Hi. I started Paxil CR 12.5 mgs. 6 weeks ago for anxiety and OCD tendencies (weird thoughts) which worsened upon the death of a loved one. The Paxil has been working nicely after about 4 weeks, but weight gain in evident and sex drive is non-existant.
My doctor suggested switching to Wellbutrin (less weight gain and sexual side effects). He said I could switch over without weaning off Paxil. I was worried about side effects, so he said I could wean Paxil to every other day. Has anyone ever just stopped Paxil after 6 weeks and gone on Wellbutrin? Any weird side effects?
Also, I didn't think that Wellbutrin was for anxiety and OCD. I do not suffer from clinical depression. I'm confused about thsi switch.
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