2006-12-22 18:39:09 · 5 answers · asked by Sxoxo 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Paxil is not a first generation anti-dedpressant. Those are mono-amine oxidase inhibitors ... very dangerous drugs. Paxil is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, a 3rd generation anti-depressant. But the rest is right. You should never quit Paxil cold turkey. Very unpleasant. St. John's Wort can help alleviate some of the unpleasant side effects, and for some people, treats their depression better than Paxil.
2006-12-22 19:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by C J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't stop it cold turkey. This results in serotonin discontinuation syndrome, which can include a set of nasty side effects you don't want.
Talk to the prescribing doc about a weaning schedule - she will have you slowly decrease the medication until you are off of it completely. Paxil is in the group of first-generation antidepressants that can cause serotonin discontinuation syndrome in many people, so don't try doing it yourself.
2006-12-22 19:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why does everyone think they can go cold turkey we are talking about a drug and its play on your brain you are not stupid and know better you need to cut the dosage with the help of the doctor who prescribed them wise up and take care of yourself ..don;t you own it to yourself.....get help just ask be well kara
2006-12-22 20:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by COOKIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under Dr's supervision, you should never just go off any medication without letting your Dr know.
2006-12-22 18:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by Just Thinking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this, and its not easy. Go to your doc and he will put you on a plan. I tried to do it on my own and ended up in the ER! Please do it the right way and not the dumb way I did.
2006-12-22 18:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Lab Rat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋