Switching SSRI's......

MommaSan · Post by **MommaSan** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:49 am

If you have done this could you please share how you did it?

I take my Paxil in the morning....would it be best for me to take Lexapro at night while I am transitioning?

Or take them both at the same time?

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Dawn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:05 pm

I just went to the Doctor today and was prescribed a new medication. However, I learned that you should not take Lexapro at night. Different Dr. told me to take at night...this has been what's causing my insomnia all this time! I would advise to take in the morning. Good Luck!

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:40 am

Did you ever switch from Paxil to another SSRI?

How did that go and how did you do it?

thanks for replying!

Dawn

Jake2008 · Post by **Jake2008** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:27 am

I have taken many different anti-depressants/antianxiety meds. The one that has worked the best for me is Effexor. It doesn't make me feel high or low, I am just better able to cope with life and problems better. I seem to be more objective about things. Although I am far from being ok. I am hoping this program will work with the Effexor.

Malikye · Post by **Malikye** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:09 am

Hi Pamela,

When you switched SSRI's, how did you do it?
Did you stop one before starting another?

Or taper down on one and go up on the new one?

I know I need to switch to something but am scared of the transition process.

Mr doc says I can start on the Lex slowly while coming off Paxil.

Thanks,
Dawn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:44 am

I know with Effexor, you have reduce the dose gradually, then stop. Paxil, I don't know, but your doctor should tell you how to reduce your Paxil dose, then start your new meds. I have never taken Paxil, but a bunch of others. With those I just stopped without any side effects. However, with Effexor I get zingers in my head if I forget to take it (usually the next day).

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:55 am

Hi Pamelab,

I too have taken Effexor and experienced great results. I was on Zoloft 100-200mg but never felt my depression was under control. A friend told me about Effexor and I must say the week i changed i felt my mind clear of fog. I was taking the 150mg strength and tried to reduce down to 75 mg but didn't do well on the lower dose. I did experience problems staying asleep or falling while on the medicine. I chose to take it the moment i went to bed so it would wake me up early in the morning. I have always had trouble waking up for work but i do well if i take the medicine at night. I am now on Cymbalta 60mg and i feel even better. At times with effexor if i forgot to take it I would have rebound and sleep all day long. With Cymbalta i still take it at night and i am able to wake up in the morning but i can sleep a few more hours than with Effexor. What i don't like is houw Cymbalta is expensive and Effexor is now a generic, but to me the money is worth it.
I have been taking antidepressant meds for over 3 years and I feel better now than in the beginning. I contribute it all to the medication. I truly believe without Effexor or Cymbalta i would be a wreck. I hope you do well with Effexor and the program.
Bluechicki

Originally posted by Pamelab:
I have taken many different anti-depressants/antianxiety meds. The one that has worked the best for me is Effexor. It doesn't make me feel high or low, I am just better able to cope with life and problems better. I seem to be more objective about things. Although I am far from being ok. I am hoping this program will work with the Effexor.