new here, anyone used/using Paxil CR

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new here, anyone used/using Paxil CR
	2006-05-31 00:03:49
> > I have been on Paxil CR for about a year now, it seemed to really help > my anxiety in the beginning, but I can't afford the prescription now. > It doesn't have a generic like the original Paxil does. I've been > thinking of switching or getting off all together. Some of your > stories make me nervous about doing either. Does anyone know if coming > off the CR is as bad as the original? > I've been on Paxil (presently 40 mg) for about 8 years now. Recently during a prescription renewal my doc accidently wrote it up as Paxil CR 37 mg.  I complained, got a correct perscription, but then decided to try the CR since I had paid $40 for the meds. ; I won't say it was a completely smooth transition, had about 1 day of dizzy spells. But, after they went away I felt fine. When the CR ran out, I went back to Paxil 40 mg and didn't have any problems at all going that way. Of course, that's just my experience, but hopefully an indication that you may not have major problems switching from the CR to paxil. One thing... you talk about the generic paxil. I tried that in the past too (insurance wanted me to use the generic) my experience with that was much worse than my experience going from paxil to CR or back. The generic gave me a hard time... dizzy, zaps, bad headache, etc. I've seen people say "no difference" between paxil and generic except the price. But some, apparently I'm among the lucky few, can't tolerate the generic nearly as well as the brand drug. I hope this helps. Good luck on whatever you decide. rick