Posted by 49er on April 23, 2010, at 6:02:03
In reply to Are Psychs avoiding helping with Paxil withdrawal?, posted by tcv on April 20, 2010, at 22:19:39
> Hello,
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> I've been on Paxil for over 12 years. I am doing very well and am toying with the idea of getting off of it. I haven't pushed hard on this, but I don't believe I need the meds any longer. I've been doing quite well for years.
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> I haven't been in the care of a psychiatrist for a long time, perhaps for ten years. In all this time I've gotten prescriptions from general practitioners.
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> This year I thought I might try to get off the meds. I've read that it's quite difficult to stop taking Paxil, so I wanted to get with a psychiatrist for help.
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> Well, I've been having trouble finding one. I've called three in the last couple of weeks. In each message I've mentioned my desire to stop taking Paxil.
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> I've not gotten any return calls.
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> Is it possible some psychiatrists are avoiding this? If I can't go to a psychiatrist for help, is there anyone else I can call? My GP has stated she will not help with this.
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> thanks!TCV,
Go to http://www.paxilprogress.org. It is run by an RN whose son had a horrific time getting off of Paxil. Fortunately, he is now fine and has been off the drug for about 5 years.
The recommendation is to taper at 10% of current dose every 3 to 6 weeks and use the liquid form of Paxil. But if your doctor will not prescribe the liquid, there are other ways to do this.
Solves your psychiatrist problem:)
49er
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