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Posted by jda1292 on July 26, 2002, at 19:34:43
Paxil is a good drug. It has worked for me for 6+ years for panic disorder and depression. I tried other drugs, most recently Celexa and I get anxious in the car when driving. I am back on Paxil but getting tired once again.
I take 40mg at night. I also take Klonopin .5 x 3 daily. I have cut this amount down over the years. I can also lower this dose of KP but normally take around this dose.
Does anyone have a similar experience. Should I try lowering the Paxil dose? I have tried other drugs, but never Zoloft? Does Zoloft make you sleep?
Thanks
Posted by Phil on July 27, 2002, at 6:58:19
In reply to Paxil works but makes me tired., posted by jda1292 on July 26, 2002, at 19:34:43
I think all SSRI's have the apathy syndrome. I was on Paxil for 3-4 years but my doc also prescribed Ritalin. If he didn't, I probably would never have gotten off the couch.
If it works for you, try to augment it w/ a stim or Wellbutrin. If that doesn't help, I would wait for Lexapro, the new drug from Forest Labs.
Single isomer Celexa. I hope it will have less SE.
Posted by jda1292 on July 27, 2002, at 8:52:05
In reply to Re: Paxil works but makes me tired., posted by Phil on July 27, 2002, at 6:58:19
Thanks for the insight.
> I think all SSRI's have the apathy syndrome. I was on Paxil for 3-4 years but my doc also prescribed Ritalin. If he didn't, I probably would never have gotten off the couch.
> If it works for you, try to augment it w/ a stim or Wellbutrin. If that doesn't help, I would wait for Lexapro, the new drug from Forest Labs.
> Single isomer Celexa. I hope it will have less SE.
>
Posted by bubblegumchewer on July 28, 2002, at 12:51:01
In reply to Re: Paxil works but makes me tired., posted by jda1292 on July 27, 2002, at 8:52:05
And what do you mean by "less PA"? SOrry, I'm just out of the loop today, but curious.
Posted by bubblegumchewer on July 28, 2002, at 12:52:20
In reply to Re: Paxil works but makes me tired., posted by Phil on July 27, 2002, at 6:58:19
I'm REALLY out of it today.
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