Posted by SassyMom33 on May 23, 2002, at 12:48:14
In reply to Info on Paxil (rather long) » SassyMom33, posted by IsoM on May 23, 2002, at 2:10:46
Thank-you so much for the info. The whole 'half life' thing really confuses me. Because I have the controlled release version of Paxil. I thought that was the whole reason for controlled release---so you get the right dose throughout the day. And, the chances of missing a dose are highly unlikely as I take a daily dose of vitamins & give my son his every morning. So, it is just another to ad to my list. :) Luckily I live somewhere that it doesn't ever get all that warm. So, maybe it will be a luxury those winter months. HA!HA!
But, it is still hard. Then I read threads and posts by others here, and feel so silly. And, honestly very lucky. Am I just being a baby? I took my first dose this morning. My MD said it would be a couple of weeks before I noticed a significant change. Is this true? What time frame was it before you noticed things getting 'better?'
People do look at others on meds for stuff as not as competant. I have seen it. There is a lawsuit pending from this wreck, and people see me in public as holding myself together, but when I get home I fall apart. Sometimes the not whole me will surface at work (as I am in a management role) So, I am hoping that this Paxil CR(even at a seemingly low dose)will just help me to even out. Does that make sense?
Okay...more questions...will I need to be on this forever??? I might get the answers soon, but my doctor wanted me to try this dose, and type for a month. And, then come back to see how it is going. I guess then he will tell me what he thinks. But, I am hoping once this horrible situation is behind me I will be able to have my old life back. Is that possible? Or will Paxil become a part of me?
Thanks for reading...Sassy
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