Thank you so much for your response. I've been on paxil since 2000. ; I suffered from depression and social anxiety. I've actually been on the generic, (now that you mention it) paroxetine (I'm not sure if that is spelled correctly).
I've been weening for about 3 weeks now. I had headaches and nausea when I went from the 20mg to 10. But when I started 10 every other day, i really began to suffer. I weened down to a 5mg today (which is my last pill) but I honestly don't know if all the suffering is worth it.
I've been sick (too ill to work) for the past 3 days. ; I have horrendous nausea and gastro-intestinal issues, a killer headache, ear aches, hot flashes, fever and of course, a very intense depression.
I've seen and read the many stories about people (particularly young children) who have suffered while going off of the drug, but never imagined something so intense. The depression is the most severe I've ever struggled with- and its so hard to know is it me ? or is it because I'm scaling back on the meds? ;
Did your doctor give you any kind of indication as to what to expect? (How long you can expect the headaches?)
Again, thank you for taking the time to respond. Its good to know that I'm not crazy or alone in this. ;)
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> Hi. I was beginning to think that this group was cancelled. I also have been on Paxil. I
> started at 10 mg. in 1996. In 1998 I went to 20 mg. In 2004, when Paxil went generic, I
> ended up in a deep depression because the generic version wasn't the same as the name
> brand. My doctor switched me to Paxil CR 25 mg. In April of this year I had several panic
> attacks that woke me from a sound sleep. I went to me doctor, and after having my blood
> pressure checked, an EKG, he upped my dose to 37.5 mg. I started to have agitation, and
> returned to him. He increased the dose to 50 mg. The agitation got worse. I spoke to my
> pharmacist and she said that the reason for the agitation was that my doses were too
> high.
> So, I have also been trying to wean myself off. I reduced my dose from 50 to 37.5 mg for a
> month, then reduced to 25 mg. I plan to stay on this dose for a couple of months, then try
> to reduce to 12.5. At that point, I will ask for the liquid form of Paxil so that I can then
> reduce at smaller increments.
> How long did it take you to reduce your doses? How long did you stay on each dose?
> I ask this because I have read so much about the withdrawal affects of Paxil. I too am
> getting headaches and would wake every morning with severe headaches and nausea. The
> nausea is finally easing, but the headaches are still there. Since last Thursday, I have had
> no agitation. Hang in there. You may email me if you would like.
> I am 68 years old and I don't bite. lol
> Arianne
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> --- In PAXILyahoogroups.com, "ugomofo" ugomofo wrote:
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> > I have been on paxil for over 6 years and recently starting tapering
> > 2.5 weeks ago. I took my last pill (5mg)today and am positively
> > overwhelmed by the horrific side affects of "withdrawal." I have SLE
> > Lupus, so I'm not new to chronic pain- but this is unbelieveable. I've
> > been reading a lot on the web, and found that side effects can include
> > EAR ACHES? (I went to the doctors twice for what I thought was an ear
> > infection).
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> > Has anyone else had this? I'm struggling with nausea, GI problems,
> > headaches, horrid fatigue, panic attacks and horrific mood swings. I
> > weep every hour.
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> > WHEN WILL THIS GO AWAY!? How long have other people's withdrawal
> > symptoms lasted?
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