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Posted by JonW on October 25, 2002, at 20:11:05
Hi,
I have had complete anorgasmia on all of the SSRIs (except for Zoloft). This side-effect has always appeared from day one. Paxil was no exception, and in fact, one of the worst. However, I've been on Paxil CR 12.5mg for a week now and all I've experienced is what I would describe as slightly increased stamina :) I'm very confident that I can tolerate 25mg and who knows how much more -- I assume it will prove to be dose related. I'm not on anything now that would treat SD so there is no explanation other than that Paxil CR is kinder to me than regular Paxil was. I also took the lowest dose of Lexapro on these same meds and it gave me complete sexual dysfunction from day one. So I don't know why this is but I am very happy about Paxil CR! If anyone out there was happy with regular Paxil in the past except for the sexual side-effects I recommend giving Paxil CR a go based on my experience.
Jon
Posted by ross c on October 25, 2002, at 23:01:30
In reply to Surprised by Paxil CR!!!, posted by JonW on October 25, 2002, at 20:11:05
jon how is the antidepessant effect?
ross
Posted by JonW on October 25, 2002, at 23:21:40
In reply to Re: Surprised by Paxil CR!!!, posted by ross c on October 25, 2002, at 23:01:30
> jon how is the antidepessant effect?
> rossIt's only been a week so I can't say anything official, but things are definitely moving in the direction of euthymia. Whether or not that's the Paxil CR, time will tell for sure. Regular Paxil has been atleast somewhat effective for me in the past so I expect to benefit from Paxil CR as well. I'll let you know in a few weeks how things are going. I'm also doing CBT, and I know meds plus therapy is a potent combination so I'm aiming high.
Jon
Posted by chad_3 on October 26, 2002, at 1:13:33
In reply to Re: Surprised by Paxil CR!!!, posted by JonW on October 25, 2002, at 23:21:40
Are you saying comparable doses are having different effects?
Chad
> > jon how is the antidepessant effect?
> > ross
>
> It's only been a week so I can't say anything official, but things are definitely moving in the direction of euthymia. Whether or not that's the Paxil CR, time will tell for sure. Regular Paxil has been atleast somewhat effective for me in the past so I expect to benefit from Paxil CR as well. I'll let you know in a few weeks how things are going. I'm also doing CBT, and I know meds plus therapy is a potent combination so I'm aiming high.
>
> Jon
Posted by JonW on October 26, 2002, at 8:58:16
In reply to How much is 12.5 paxil vs. regular paxil?, posted by chad_3 on October 26, 2002, at 1:13:33
> Are you saying comparable doses are having different effects?
I'm ignorant as to what a comparable dose is. Intuitively, 12.5mg is half the recommended initial dose of Paxil CR and 10mg is half the recommended initial dose of regular Paxil. If that is in fact how to arrive at a comparable dose than yes that is what I am saying. I don't want to spread misinformation. I'm sure if there was a lower rate of sexual dysfunction in the trials for Paxil CR they'd be advertising it. However, my experience has been positive in this regard.
Jon
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