Posted by markmn on January 28, 2003, at 15:06:37
In reply to Re: help changing son from Paxil to Lexapro » mills, posted by lcg4 on January 28, 2003, at 10:03:48
Hi lcg4,
I, like your son, got his first panic attacks at a young age 17. These attacks manifested themselves into a disorder which I deal with today, ten years later.
It is very important for your son to know that he is not going crazy, he's not going to loose it, he is like millions of other ordinary people that deal with panick attacks and anxiety on a daily basis. My panick attacks have subsided with medication, paxil 20mg. However, before paxil, I was on imiprimine. It's one of the first anti deppresants ever and it worked quite well. It stopped the attacks and held my anxiety at bay. you may want to look into that drug. The cons of the drug are heart related, ie fast heart rate. I too attempted to switch from Paxil to Lexapro. I hated it and it didn't work for me. Lexapro is a very concentrated drug. If your son was over medicated with 25mg of paxil cr I don't think he should try Lex which starts at 10mg, the equivalent of 40mg Celexa. I'm not a doctor though, these are just my personal feelings and expiriences. Also, Vitamin B complexes work wonders to calm and Benedryl can help relax your son.
Again, he needs to know that the panick attacks will subside with medication and that he is not crazy by any means. He will feel better in a few weeks.Good luck,
mark
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