I have just switched from Zoloft because of the side effects of drowsiness but then insomnia... Now I'm trying Paxil and the medical literature states lots of side effects including the above. Can anyone tell me if they have personally had any short or long-term side effects from Paxil. I took my first one today and I'm very nervous feeling with the same headache as I got from Zoloft. I know they're in the same family of SSRI's. Thanks.
2007-01-08 12:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by llathrop 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi there:
I dont have personal experience with taking any of the medications above, although I do know that I found a great website that has information about prescription drugs and medication.
It is: http://health.yahoo.com/drug/
Just type in the name of the drug.
Hope this helps in some way.
Good Luck :)
2007-01-08 12:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Smiley_1995 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was switched from ativan to Paxil to help with my anxiety. But the side effects were so bad for me that I had to stop them after a week. I was not sleeping, couldn't eat, had headaches, lost about five pounds and had lots of anxiety attachs. Everyone is different and I hope that your experience with Paxil is a lot better than mine. If not then go back to your doc right away and try something else. I was switched to lexapro and am doing a lot better.
2007-01-08 12:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by ragtad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i took it at its highest dosage, and i did not get any side effects or any use from it. It is from the family of Proxic which i am back on at its highest doseage for my OCD. Everyone varys so much on the different medications, you will just have to see if it works for you, Zoloft is just a spin off from Prozic too. So you are still using the same family of that main medication.
2007-01-08 12:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took paxil for a while and did not notice any effects whatsoever, it was like popping candy.
Finally settled on Welbutrin. That just made me feel like myself again with NO side effects. :)
2007-01-08 12:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hormonal problems is the main problem women suffer from
depression. Read Steven Hotze's book "Health, Hormones, and Happiness." He also has a website where you can test yourself.
Search his name on the Internet.
2007-01-08 16:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
taking ppaxil is like taking nothing at all. its one of those drugs you have to force yourself to believe is working.
2007-01-08 13:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by Slip K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋