2007-02-12 01:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by Mindrape 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i got off paxil and didn't feel many with drawl symptoms at all. I went off of it b/c I gained 30 pounds in 4 months...talk to your doctor, it's always scary gettign off the meds btu as long as you do exactly what your doc. says you should be fine. I'd also reccomend taking vitamins so you don't feel grumpy or moody (or less so) or less energetic
2007-02-12 02:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by 47skittles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got off Paxil and it wasn't so bad. I had a mild tingling feeling in my face and hands and I got unusually horny (I'm a 49 year old male--I'm giving you an honest answer; I'm not trying to come on to you or something). My doctor said the sex drive thing was common with people getting off Paxil--I don't know if that's true for women or just men. My mood got a little worse, my boss kind of pissed me off and I had one temper flare up at work, but I explained the situation to my boss and it was okay. I started taking the other medication after a week (that's what my doctor recommended) and I didn't notice anything else unusual.
2007-02-12 10:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to get off paxil because it is not working, or are you suffering from the side affects? You need to inform your Dr. who prescribed the medication. If you need something else, the Dr. will wean you off the paxil slowly, by decreasing the mg., and introduce a different medication, increasing the dosage slowly into your system. To go cold turkey off the paxil,is not a good ,or safe idea. Paxil takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks, to get into your system, so, it will take some time to leave your system completely. I have been there, go the safe route. I know people will give you their personal experiences, as to getting off the meds, but everyone is different, PLEASE TAKE YOUR DR.S ADVICE!
2007-02-12 10:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, you will need to taper your dose over a couple of weeks, monitored by a doctor for any symptoms of withdrawal. There are medications that he/she can prescribe for you to minimize any withdrawal symptoms that you might have.
2007-02-12 11:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST SWITCH TO ANOTHER BETTER MED. WHEN YOU QUIT THE PAXIL
2007-02-12 09:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by nate_freeman78 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋