Posted by danf on July 4, 2000, at 9:15:07
In reply to Paxil side effects, posted by Ralph Notarangelo on July 4, 2000, at 8:09:10
Yes, one can get this on any of the SSRIs. It is the residual of a panic strike or adrenergic surge. should fade away. Some people call these adrenaline 'bombs' of panic. For a lot of folks they only occur when a SSRI is started.
I had it once & it felt like a sunburn. It faded away. it was still present at 5-6 weeks but was so mild that I only noticed it when resting & quiet.
What is funny is that each of different meds gives a different character to the bombs.
zoloft gave radiating electric shock like effects that changed to prickles & a strange numb but not numb feeling. started on the left chest wall & went to the left leg. almost nothing on the right side of the body.
celexa gave the prickles that turned into burning after a few days, arms, upper back & neck. symmetrical, both sides the same.
Why similar meds give different patterns is strange.
If you are curious, you can take your BP. Then take it right after the burning feeling. You will see your BP & HR go up some from the adrenaline.
The 4 hr thing is a seratonin bump effect. It comes as the drug is reaching peak blood levels.
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