Posted by Kimba on July 3, 2001, at 19:34:43
In reply to Re: Paxil and Weight Gain, posted by Pattisun on July 3, 2001, at 1:36:54
Yes, I'm off Paxil. I tapered off to 10 mg then 5 mg over several weeks. I had nausea and floaty head syndrome but those symptoms disappeared completely after 6 - 8 weeks.
I am taking Wellbutrin SR - it doesn't necessarily work better from what I understand but it minimizes the risk of seizures (which is very low anyway). It works great for me. I tear up at commercials and movies again (that's a good thing!), and I don't have that horrible apathy about everything. I'm not depressed in the slightest. My energy level feels better but that could just be another manifestation of decreased apathy.
I've lost nearly 15 pounds since I stopped taking Paxil 3 months ago. My opinion is that it's worth a try - good luck.
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