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Posted by wcfrench on July 24, 2002, at 14:00:06
I don't know if this is the Paxil talking, but I love all the people that post on this forum! It has only been helpful, informative, and keeps us all on the right track and heading toward improving our lives! KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!
Let's hear it for Dr. Bob!
Posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 18:50:55
In reply to I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!, posted by wcfrench on July 24, 2002, at 14:00:06
Posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 19:19:39
In reply to I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!, posted by wcfrench on July 24, 2002, at 14:00:06
I hardly ever hear positive things about Paxil- but it sounds like it is working ok for you (?). Can you tell me how long you've been on it and what your diagnosis is? I have a prescript for it, but haven't filled it yet- I am a little afraid. I've been having bad experiences with most everything I've been trying lately.
Any info you can give me about your experiences with Paxil would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Hildi
Posted by wcfrench on July 24, 2002, at 21:26:26
In reply to Re: Paxil, posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 19:19:39
Hi Hildi
I just started it 6 days ago, but things seem to be heading in the right direction. I started a year and a half ago with Effexor XR, then progressed through anti-psychotics, then eventually to lithium, which is what I am on now. 600 mg Lithium + 20 mg Paxil, and it seems to be going in the right direction. When the Paxil is working (what I think is the Paxil), I feel calm and content with myself. A lot of people HAVE actually had success on Paxil, regardless of its reputation on this forum. It is, after all, a very successful anti-depressant. I would say overall, couldn't tell you yet, but it seems that it will have some good effects. I have had a little shaking and a little bit of an upset stomach, but I'm also on Wellbutrin, just got off Effexor, and take Geodon, so that could come from a number of things. None of the side effects have been drastic enough to warrant me getting off of it. Seems to be going well... I feel good, happy feelings sometimes, and I feel the love again. I think that's the serotonergic effect. Anyway, hope this helped. I'll let you know if it gets any better.
-Charlie
Posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 22:11:13
In reply to Re: Paxil, posted by wcfrench on July 24, 2002, at 21:26:26
Posted by RonJohn on July 25, 2002, at 19:51:08
In reply to Re: Paxil: it's great to hear such good things-thx (nm), posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 22:11:13
I used to get mood swings and after going on Paxil they were controlled.
RonJohn
Posted by jda1292 on July 26, 2002, at 11:08:56
In reply to Re: Paxil: it's great to hear such good things-thx, posted by RonJohn on July 25, 2002, at 19:51:08
I have used Paxil for 6 years. I tried Celexa recently yo control panic and anxiety, but with Paxil and .5 Klonopin x 3 daily it works!
Paxil has some side-effects, but I can handle the extra weight in order to feel human. Paxil has elminated all panic attacks and works well on the residual anxiety.
I get tired but coffee works. I have tried eliminating the KP but it works best for me with the ssri and benzo combo. My first psychiatrist recommended this years ago and she has been proved right by time.
> I used to get mood swings and after going on Paxil they were controlled.
>
> RonJohn
Posted by hildi on July 27, 2002, at 18:25:20
In reply to Re: Paxil: it's great to hear such good things-thx, posted by jda1292 on July 26, 2002, at 11:08:56
Posted by wcfrench on July 29, 2002, at 21:17:57
In reply to Thank You All for the responses (nm), posted by hildi on July 27, 2002, at 18:25:20
Hildi
It's now my 11th? day on Paxil and I believe I have gone through what could be called Paxil Poop-out. I no longer feel the good effects, and I have several bad side effects. My muscles are tight in my stomach area, I grind my teeth 24/7, I shake, and have a weak stomach. I do have a fair amount of other things in my medical cocktail, but none of these symptoms appeared until I started the Paxil, so I think I'm going to talk to my doc and get off of it. I felt it working for a time, but I no longer feel that effect. I've been through a lot of meds, and I think that's why. Hopefully the next thing will work. Here's to hope.
-Charlie
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