paxil

loretta west · Post by **loretta west** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:22 am

I started Paxil 2 wks ago and it makes me feel like a zombie, 25mg..
I am a 911 dispatcher and i work 12 hr shifts at 6am til about 9- I am in a haze and then again at 230-4 i hit this again... is this norma

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:44 am

Loretta, I'm not a doctor by any means but I've been there done that with Paxil and just to let you know be very, very careful even after just starting it and trying to quit. I have more problems today because of Paxil then when I orginally started taking it. Just know if it does work it is only a short term fix (no matter what your doctor tries to convince you otherwise) Please seek other alternatives. Whatever you do, DO NOT just quit taking it cold turkey!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:53 am

I quit it on Friday because I couldnt function and I do not like the feeling, maybe it hasn't hit me with withdrawls. I am gonna try to take every other day instead of daily

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:01 am

Hi Loretta,

I was on Paxil for about 2 years and it did really help with my anxiety and panic attacks. I didn't find it helped with my depression so much.

It does take time for your body and brain to adjust to any meds used for these problems and it's different for each person. The word normal is different also for everyone. We each have our own idea as to what normal is so I will just say that if you have concerns about how long the med should take to make you feel better or if the feelings you have concern you then talk to your pharmacist and your doctor. I find personally if I want info on a med that my pharmacist generally has better info and is more experienced with all meds, side affects, and most questions. That's just my 2 cents worth.

I have been off Paxil for over 3 months now and am using the program. I had withdrawal symptoms for a while but am now over them, again we are all different. Do Not Stop Taking It Without A Doctors Help !!!

Good Luck,
BELIEVE, EACH DAY WILL GET BETTER!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:09 am

I dont have panic attacks just severe depression.

Mom of 6 · Post by **Mom of 6** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:30 am

Originally posted by loretta west:
I dont have panic attacks just severe depression.

I had no way of knowing this, sorry if my reply offended you in any way. I did not say you had panic attacks, I simply said I did.

Best Of Luck To You

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:36 am

you didn't offend me at all, i was just commenting that i given it for depression, but I dont know anything about any of them....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:44 am

i'm on paxial 10 mg once a day,i take in the mornings.. probbaly for about 2 wks now..still feeling alot of aniexty..i wake up every morning meetting it...

Huck · Post by **Huck** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:35 am

I had to quit it all together and I have to try to get my dr to get me a nother type..... I have cant do the feelings