Posted by bronwyn on December 5, 2000, at 13:14:18
In reply to Bye-Bye Paxil, posted by Liz from Phoenix on October 20, 2000, at 9:20:16
> I really liked Paxil as well...Zoloft made me fill sick..but the racing thoughts and counting, as well as insomnia and weight gain (35 lbs.) was getting to me so my dr. suggested starting on effexor. He suggested that I go down to 30mg of Paxil for three days before starting the effexor xr. I will let you know if it is better or worse in the following days and weeks.
> > I loved Paxil...5 years ago when I began taking it I finally discovered what it was like to live free from depression. The side effects have become troubling. Feeling a little too hyper, compulsive smoking, very poor memory retention, can't concentrate long enough to finish a sentance,repetative thoughts and counting.
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> I am currently being weened off the paxil as I increase the dosage of effexor XR...so far so good, no side effects from either med. I hope I will be able to sleep again, stop chain smoking, and stop all this brain F*rting and think clearly again. Is there anyone else out there that has made this change for similar reasons?
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