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Discussion Topic: Any Info on Paxil CR!
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 Neeky |
11-28-2003 @ 5:56 PM |
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I have been on and off of anti-depressants for the past 13 years and haven't had any success. I was recently prescribed Paxil CR but find the side effects extremely hard to tolerate. Can anyone give me any hope! Will the side effects of this drug ever get any easier? I'm anxious to hear others peoples history with regards to taking this drug. Thanks!
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| Melanie, Support Specialist |
11-28-2003 @ 6:04 PM |
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Hi Neeky,
Welcome to the site  . Just a few quick question to ask you today:
-What type of side affects are you having?
-How long have you been on Paxil CR?
Thanks for stopping by and we hope that we can continue to answer your question and concerns!
Melanie
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| Neeky |
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11-28-2003 @ 8:46 PM |
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Thank you for responding. I feel that I am feeling worse on the drug....have a hard time getting out of bed, brings on more anxiety, I feel like I am "coming out of my skin", etc. I am fighting the urge to stop the drug now, it has been 2 1/2 weeks and I am still depressed. I was just hoping to hear from others that they had similiar side efects at first (on this drug), but then they subsided. Hearing other success stories may give me the strength to keep taking this drug.
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| susan |
01-29-2004 @ 6:47 PM |
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Dear Neeky-
I used to be on Paxil CR and it was not the right medication for me. I was on it for about 3-4 months and then took myself off of it because it made me gain weight. I was 120 when I went on Paxil CR. Now I'm 140. I got off of the meds on my own. It's not the proper way to do it though. I did do it and it was the worst feeling I had. I felt lightheaded, dizzy and overall out of it. So, I would suggest you think about reconsidering about taking Paxil CR.
Susan-
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01-31-2004 @ 12:15 AM |
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Hi Neeky
I have been taking Paxil for about 2-1/2 months
now. I was switched to paxil from effexor while I
was in the hospital. I got the side effects and they
lasted for about 3-4 weeks. I was becoming
discouraged but once the side effects subsided it
was okay. This past week or so the paxil has
kicked in and I feel pretty good. I am taking 40mg
now and am supposed to go up to 60mg soon
which my psychiatrist thinks will improve things
even more.
Hang in there, you are almost throught the side
effects. I hope you have luck with paxil also.
Good luck
heather
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