Posted by dannyboy on November 4, 2001, at 23:08:47
In reply to Re: Paxil causing weight gain and sedation ? » ben, posted by MB on November 4, 2001, at 17:07:51
Hey Ben -
I was on only 10 mgs/day of Paxil for four months. I felt lethargic and slept 10 hrs a night plus a three hr nap in the afternoon for the first several weeks. That went away though. I soon was sleeping (with vivid dreams) 8 hours a night.
I gained 20 lbs in 4 months despite being very physically active (running 5 miles every other day, lifting weights four times a week) and having a very healthy diet. Under normal conditions, I maintain a healthy physique on this regime. On Paxil, all bets were off for me. All the weight I gained was fat (not muscle), would NOT come off despite added exercise and further diet restrictions. 6 months after discontinuation , I've lost a bit more than half of it.
Hopefully you'll have a different response!
Cheers,
Daniel
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