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Posted by christine on April 1, 2000, at 21:45:21
I've been on Paxil for 14 months perscribed for depression and post traumatic stress disorder. (My daughter underwent open heart surgery at 2 days old and I started with OCD's; praying and constantly worring about her health).
Recently my husband and I decided to separate and I've become more depressed and have started to gain 20+ lbs. My Dr. changed my medication to Serzone approx 5 days ago. I'm not sure I feel anything working. I've been extremely angry since stopping the Paxil (major mood swings and screaming at the little things) and wonder if I just need to wait more for the Serzone to kick in. I feel very sad for my 3 year old because she is getting the brunt of this but I don't feel as though i have control over my anger.
Also, I have not found any information on Serzone and weight loss.
Thanks,
Posted by Chris A. on April 1, 2000, at 22:16:10
In reply to Serzone and weight loss and anger, posted by christine on April 1, 2000, at 21:45:21
Christine,
Get in touch with your doc or who ever is covering for them NOW and explain the situation. If you have a toddler in your home and feel out of control, it needs to be resolved ASAP for the well being of everyone. It is an emergency, just as if you broke your leg.Godspeed,
Chris A.
Posted by Cindy W on April 1, 2000, at 22:41:23
In reply to Re: Serzone and weight loss and anger, posted by Chris A. on April 1, 2000, at 22:16:10
> Christine,
> Get in touch with your doc or who ever is covering for them NOW and explain the situation. If you have a toddler in your home and feel out of control, it needs to be resolved ASAP for the well being of everyone. It is an emergency, just as if you broke your leg.
>
> Godspeed,
>
> Chris A.
Christine, I took Serzone for a while and for two weeks, my moods were rapidly changing (angry, sad) and I felt dizzy and really tired. Then after two weeks or so, I felt really great, with much lessened anxiety. Hope things get better for you soon!
Posted by CarolAnn on April 2, 2000, at 9:28:26
In reply to Serzone and weight loss and anger, posted by christine on April 1, 2000, at 21:45:21
Christine, I can relate to the difficulty of having these types of mood swings around a child(my daughter is two). Chris A is right, call your doctor NOW and ask if you can have a short term medicine that will help calm you, maybe Xanax or Klonopin (benzodiazepams usually for anxiety). Stress to him that your child is involved and you have no help. Hopefully, he will be willing to give you something to tide you over until the Serzone can kick in. Best wishes, and if you just want someone to talk to, I am a regular here and will be glad to listen. CarolAnn
Posted by FP on April 2, 2000, at 23:36:05
In reply to Re: Serzone and weight loss and anger, posted by CarolAnn on April 2, 2000, at 9:28:26
Paxil has a short half; that means you can get all your old symptoms back, and then some, before the new anti-depressent, serzone (which I am taking, BTW, and which seems to work) starts kicking in. I agree with the previous posters' advice - just wanted to let you know why it's happening.
Posted by PattyG on April 3, 2000, at 12:42:35
In reply to Serzone and weight loss and anger, posted by christine on April 1, 2000, at 21:45:21
(Christine)I've been on Paxil for 14 months perscribed for depression and post traumatic stress disorder. (My daughter
underwent open heart surgery at 2 days old and I started with OCD's; praying and constantly worring about her
health).Recently my husband and I decided to separate and I've become more depressed and have started to gain 20+
lbs. My Dr. changed my medication to Serzone approx 5 days ago.
I would assume if you are only now gaining weight (having been on Paxil for 14 months) that Paxil isn't the culprit. Your depression/anxiety would more than likely be the main factor. Did the doc change your AD only because of weight gain or a combination of things. And I agree with the suggestion to take an additive of some type on a short-term basis. Do you have any help with the care of your child? Any chance of being eligible for some respite care through insurance or Medicaid? You might check with the National, State, or local Heart Association and see how they might assist you. The number *one* rule for a caregiver is to take care of yourself. It is a *must* if you are to adequately care for someone who has special needs! If you're active in a church, perhaps your church family could help you through this particularly trying time? Please take care of yourself:)
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