Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 108127

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what is best ssri to get off paxil?

Posted by katekite on May 31, 2002, at 12:39:57

In reply to Need info about Paxil CR « Pattisun, posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 2:58:12

If you didn't like withdrawal from paxil you won't like effexor either. They are really the worst two.

Instead of using paxil cr to get off paxil, maybe try a different ssri. otherwise you could just get hooked on the cr.

Anyone have opinions on the best option?

kate

Re: what is best ssri to get off paxil?

Posted by Ritch on May 31, 2002, at 13:17:16

In reply to what is best ssri to get off paxil?, posted by katekite on May 31, 2002, at 12:39:57

> If you didn't like withdrawal from paxil you won't like effexor either. They are really the worst two.
>
> Instead of using paxil cr to get off paxil, maybe try a different ssri. otherwise you could just get hooked on the cr.
>
> Anyone have opinions on the best option?
>
> kate

I would try the liquid Celexa. Celexa is just a little more activating than Paxil and has about a 35 hour half-life. Using the liquid-you could taper the dose of the Celexa down more gradually. Prozac, ideally could be the best way to get off because it takes weeks to wash out of your system, but Prozac can be very agitating for some people (esp. if you are used to Paxil's brain fog).

Mitch

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