Posted by chemist on July 12, 2004, at 15:17:06
In reply to Re: correction---chemist, posted by bluebird on July 12, 2004, at 10:18:10
> Hello Chemist, So does the Luvox work as well for the Social Phobia as the Parnate did? Why did you quit the Parnate? Is Luvox good for Social Phobia and Avoidant PD? Is it as powerful of an SSRI as Paxil and what is the difference in Paxil & Luvox. I know you said you had a bad experience with Paxil. Thanks Again, bluebird
hi bluebird. for me, luvox works just as well as the parnate in re: social phobia, but my problems were more of the GAD/panic attack variety, not social phobia and avoidant PD. as for is it as ``powerful'' as paxil, that depends on the person. i was very activated by paxil, did some stupid things - well, more than my usual bouts of stupidity - and would say i was a bit agitated and hypomanic on paxil. as far as the differences, i can comment that paxil is more bioavailable than luvox, and unlike luvox, the pharacokinetics are non-linear with dose, leading to problems at higher doses. they both primarily hit serotonin only, with a little touch of dopamine/norepinephrine. thus, luvox has a wide dosing range, and a easier taper than paxil. as to why paxil is on the hit-list of the u.k. and u.s., i can only say that, based on my experience, i endorse the decision. i switched from paxil to parnate and had a wonderful run of it for about 2 years, until i simply didn't need an AD. when the time came again - about 1.5 years later - my pdoc in new location (who is actually the first pdoc i ever saw, some 10 years ago or so: i moved back to where i lived when i first sought treatment, just to clarify) put me back on luvox, with which i had had success the first time around. he is a luvox guy, and frankly, luvox or parnate have worked equally well for me, so i am quite happy with his disposition. please let me know if this is of any help, all the best, chemist
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