Posted by Poet on November 26, 2003, at 15:50:38
In reply to Doctor Trying To Force SSRI On Me - Help!!, posted by cerene on November 26, 2003, at 13:22:32
Hi cerene,
Paxil CR didn't do anything for me. I was on it for two weeks and nothing.
I'm now on regular Paxil (was taking 20mg, got upped last week to 40mg a day.) So far no side effects from the increased dose.
Maybe I'm lucky, but I wasn't hit with many side effects when I first started on Paxil. Absolutely no weight gain, I'm bulimic so not gaining weight is crucial for my mental and physical wellbeing. Paxil is frequently given to bulimics as a way to control binges, so the weight gain side effect must depend on the person taking it.
If I were you I would stay on it for the two weeks the doctor recommended, keep track of the side effects you are experiencing, so you can discuss it.
I fought being on meds for years, I can't say I always feel great, but I don't feel as bad as I used to.
Poet
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