Posted by Aylse on October 18, 1999, at 22:46:28
In reply to Re: Need to drop Paxil & trazadone, any suggestions?, posted by JohnL on October 17, 1999, at 3:45:43
What good advice one gets on this board! The lloonngg posts were most helpful. There is a lot to consider, and that is why I am still in the thinking stages of switching. I have not gained any weight on Paxil, and it has been excellent for my depression. My itching, however, is much worse than I may have described. VERY BAD. Every inch of my bod, from head to toe itches. Severely. Also, sweating, rash, joint pain and the dreaded insomnia. Fearing depression more than anything, I have SORT of tolerated it for several years. The challenge test was what I was wanting to try, didn't know what to call it, though. So I am 3 days off Traz now, still itching and still running to the bathroom all night.(Awake, too. No traz.) Is this enough time to rule out traz as the culprit? I suspect the Paxil or both are causing my DISCOMFORT. Thanks for the detailed advice on the weaning process. Very helpful. I will use it to slow taper to 20 mgs Paxil for a while, and see if that alleviates some of my ickies. You have all given me excellent advice, and yes, there is lots to consider. I am not doing this lightly. I am scared to death and hoping something works without too much decline in my status. Thanks All!
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