Date: 12/10/2003 5:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 14780
They put my husband on Paxil once he took it 2 weeks and we had to change his medication. He said that it was aweful...it made him light headed and sick at times.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 5:46:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 38601
i never experienced anything physical, it was all mental and emotional, but during the withdrawal, it was physical amd mental. I'm glad your husband's off paxil  |
Date: 12/10/2003 5:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 1799
*nod* that freaked me out when i found out you were on paxil.. i mean, god my heart almost stopped.. i remember how bad that was for me.. i was on such a high dosage too.. i was completely drugged, falling asleep at school, getting worse.. i didn't want to see that happen again... so for anyone else who takes it, PLEASE RECONSIDER or talk to the doctor about this prescription.. its one of the worst antidepressants they have that teens can go on.   |
Date: 12/10/2003 6:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 59876
sorry it didn't work out for you. my mom has taken paxil for years and it has been like a miricle drug.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 6:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 62367
I've never been on any meds like this. I worked with a lady who took prozac and another antidepressant plus several other drugs for her multitude of medical problems. It bothers me that some doctors just throw a drug at something without trying other things or even thinking about the best approach to the patients problem. All the drug advertising on TV makes the situation worse. Good luck.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 6:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 23731
i was on paxil for quite some time and it was awfull i couldnt stand it i would try to take myself off it and would be so sick and when i was on it i was so emotional it was really bad i actually tried to commit suicide it was the worse anti depressant i had ever been on  |
Date: 12/10/2003 7:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 31255
every drug effects people differently. One drug that might be horrible for one person can be a total miracle drug for another.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 8:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 8278
wow. i am so sorry that happened to you. my mom was on paxil for social anxiety for a long time. she recently went off it and, i have to say, she was much better on it. i know it is strong though and it amazes me the stuff they will put children on (believe me, my son is on alot!!)  |
Date: 12/10/2003 8:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 8024
no pill is going to make you less depressed ... It got to ultimately come from within you ...  |
Date: 12/10/2003 8:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 30743
I agree that drugs should be monitored to see individual effects. I know someone on Paxil and it helps so much for her to have a normal life. CC28, depression is an imbalance in the brain's chemicals. Medication helps for those who experience it, it's not the same thing as being sad and not happy. I won't go on a soapbox, but it is a chemical imbalance, not a feeling that you can dismiss and 'get happy'. I am sorry Paxil did not work for you, Roxie, and I am glad you are off of it, seeing that you did not react well to it.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 9:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 3648
I'm so sorry you had to go through this ordeal...my heart goes out to you. It is my hope that you will get better.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 9:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 51049
Drugs affect every person differently, it just so happens that for you and some other people, it may not be the drug for them, but for other people, it could be the answer they were looking for.  |
Date: 12/10/2003 9:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
it is one of those drugs that should hav enever been put on the market it makes me wonder if they did any LONG term studies of it... unfortunately your not the only one... but you are very fortunate you spotted it and got off of it and seeked help before it was too late... i can understand every day must be a struggle trying to get yourself clear and clean of it  |
Date: 12/10/2003 10:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 62422
wow that is very serious stuff. i am sure lucky i never took that drug...cyndi.  |
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Date: 12/10/2003 10:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 62422
you might want to concider bringing up charges against the company that makes the drug for sale. i would thats for sure. cyndi. |
Date: 12/10/2003 10:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
my sister first started taking Paxel in 1996, for OCD. At that time, her doctor assured her that it was "non-addictive". My sister took Paxil for 3 years, before the doctors admitted it "might" be addictive, and I was mortified to find out she had never had labs to check her blood work!!!!(Paxil can cause Liver damage & needs to be monitored within the blood stream). Now she is on Zoloft. *sigh* I am very, very sorry to hear about this. I am glad you have had a "wash-out", and you seem to be recovering. Peace & Light & Love be with you!!!!!  |
Date: 12/11/2003 12:24:00 AM
From Authorid: 50434
I was on Paxil. You cannot just stop taking it, you have to decrease the dosage and ween yourself. It helped me deal with the reason why I was taking it, panic attacks. All together it made me feel better from my moods to panic attacks. I have been off it or at least 6 months and havent had a panic attack since I started it or stopped it. I had no bad side effects what so ever. Everyone has a different reaction to drugs than others and I am sorry you had a bad one. Paxil isnt the type of drug you can just quit and walk away. Everyone needs to research any drug a doctor subscribes!  |
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Date: 12/11/2003 12:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 59876
and if you are taking this medicine, you should definitely consult your doctor before considering going off of it. |
Date: 12/11/2003 3:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 42792
It is better used for Social Anxiety Disorder than depression. Some people have bad reactions to it, some don't. I hope you discussed this with your doctor. Abruptly stopping can be dangerous.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 3:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 60052
I thank you for the info. My doctor recently put me on Lexapro. It didn't seem to help me, he was wanting to change me over to Paxil, but I'm one of those people who won't take anything until I've researched it until I feel comfortable. I think I will tell him to come up with another option for me.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 4:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 15677
my mother works for a mental health agency and has seen many peeps using paxil....she says it really depends on your chemical and mental makeups..she has told me some horror stories about the peeps that have had lots of trouble with this drug.I am glad that you had a friend like Emi looking out for you and that you have recognized a problem with this medication and you are dealing with it. Good luck to you sweetie  |
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Date: 12/11/2003 6:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 59876
some people having a reaction to a drug doesn't make it a bad drug people. my mom is allergic to penicillin and i am allergic to coedine. neither is a bad drug, it just isn't right for us. my mom has been on paxil for over 7 years with no serious side effects, just fyi. by all means, research away before making your choices, but don't freak people on something they know nothing about. i take wellbutrin for smoking, and seizures are a serious and common enough side effect that i get warned every time i fill the bottle. no seizures here. |
Date: 12/11/2003 6:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 20497
I have taken it, for almost 3 years. I did not experience what you have experienced. Yea, when I would miss one or two days, I would feel kinda digital but that was about it. OH, I gained some weight on it and slept alot. Ummm, when I was switched to zoloft, I had no problems with that either. Appi is right, depends on your chemicals in the body......... we are all different. Hope you start feeling better really soon, take care
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Date: 12/11/2003 7:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 62200
I am on Paxil 100mL and it doesnt work i seem to be more depressed also, maybe i should check this out, thanks for the info.!
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Date: 12/11/2003 7:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 49091
You are a very strong girl, Roxie! Not many people can admit they have or had an addiction to ANYTHING. Wether it's drugs or cats, I mean, It take s a STRONG person to admit they have a problem. This sounds like both physical dependence (the need to continue taking drugs to avoid withdrawls or in your case depression) and Psychological dependence(addiction, craving etc. It can persist even after withdrawls, from physical dependence, frequently leading to renewed drug-seeking behavior) But with Psychological dependence, you have to be strong and say no, I am not going to start taking that drug again. And that's wat you did. You are a very strong girl. You didn't let this drug take over your life ior ruin it. You stod up and knocked it off it's feet before it knocked you off yours. I'm proud of you Roxie!! *huggs* Srry you were so depressed n angry cause of this medication/drug. *big huggs* *+*Sarah*+*  |
Date: 12/11/2003 8:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 160
As an afterthought it also makes you gain weight. I take Zoloft and feel that it literally saved my life. I am so grateful that there was something out there that 're-trained' my brain and put me back on track. Switch to something that is more agreeable to you.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 8:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 17275
I took paxil for over a year and the withdrawls when I finally got off it were horrendous. Didn't know the other side effects though. Glad you got off it!!!  |
Date: 12/11/2003 9:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 13283
UGH @ Lexapro ! I took that stuff for a week and it made me sicky . I prefer to stay away from ALL the antidepressant pills and just work with St Johns Wort and ginseng . If ya have to take something , take Zoloft . Razzy aka  |
Date: 12/11/2003 9:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 62408
I suffer from depression, and they briefly prescribed Paxil to me once, during a trial when the current anti-depressant I was on was no longer working efficiently. I suffered from heart palpatations. Needless to say, I didn't take it anymore. But it's odd that the symptoms you mention of the violent mood swings. I had similiar reaction when taking Synthroid, a medication for hypothyroidism. It took awhile before finding a doctor who would believe me, because they all said it was impossible to have an 'allergic' reaction to that drug. But a few hours after taking Synthroid, I would become moody, very combative, want to throw things, etc. Finally, to appease me, they switched me to Levoxyl, and no more side effects. Apparantly I was having a reaction to one of the inactive ingredients of the drug. As for my depression, I now take Lexapro as my anti-depressant, and it works wonderfully. I know Paxil is widely known for its side effects... but so is Effexor, if you've ever heard it by its other name (as its called by many patients who take it)>>>>SIDEeffexor. I may just check that site out. Thanks for the info. --Christine  |
Date: 12/11/2003 11:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 31535
I also had very bad side effects from this antidepressant. The electric jolts in the head, the feeling of my eyes scratching (I could actually hear them moving)my brain. Was completely sick like the flu.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 12:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 62424
That sounds terrible...I could only imagine what you went through during that period of time...I hope you recover fully if you havent already done so...thank you very much for sharing your story and giving us all a heads up bye! *big hugs*  |
Date: 12/11/2003 2:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
Roxie, I have been on up to 50 Mgs of Paxil for five years now. I give Paxil good marks in lifting me out of a seven year long depression. But now I've been on the stuff for five years. I think that I can cope with out it now. At least I want to try. My psychiatriast is going to help me to wean myself off of it...at the rate of ten mgs a week. At that rate it shoud take around a month. I made the mistake once of going cold turky from Paxil for two weeks. It was a nightmare. I had "headrushes" and unsteadyness, and my emotions ran a real roller coaster ride. So this time I'm going to do it under the supervistion of my Dr. I wish both of us the best of luck. Let's keep in touch.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 2:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 53909
I was taking Paxil for a while and I didn't have any bad affects happen to me. It acutally helped me out. It got me talking out more and stuff. I'm not saying that you're saying that it's a bad drug.I think some people can react different than others if they take Paxil. Good post though, it's important to check up on any medication before using them.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 2:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 5229
I give paxil good marks. I like it. It doesnt make me violent or anything and my depression and social anxiety is alot better. I"m sorry you ha dto go through that though.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 3:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 27046
I don't think that I have met a single person that has taken an anti-depressant for a period of time and came down off it without any side effects. Most of them have the common effects of buzzing in the ears, the way that a neon sign does and what one would call tracers. It's almost like you take two steps, stop and your whole body feels like you took one more step anyway, or you turn your head, stop it and it's like a delayed reaction that you see everything your eyes passed after your head stops moving. Very wierd feeling in deed. I'm sorry that Paxil wasn't beneficial to you, but that doesn't mean that it won't be for someone else. Most people that suffer from depression end up yo-yo bouncing from all different kinds before finding the right one.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 5:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 22992
Lots o people are... it sucks  |
Date: 12/11/2003 5:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 62273
I'd say Paxil works differently for different ppl...  |
Date: 12/11/2003 7:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 59861
thanks for the info. i'll remember this. peace n luv  |
Date: 12/11/2003 8:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 57404
I have to agree with a lot that has been said here, St. John's Wart.. well that stuff works for a little bit then it won't work anymore, also I was informed by 2 doctors as well as a report I had read that when taken St.John's wart for longer than 6 months, it can cause problems within the body. It was a while back when I heard about this, so I can't rememeber exactly what the effects were. Medication works differently for everyone. My Dr. had put me on prozac. It didn't work. I also had severe panic attacks which had eventually left me scared to leave my own home. Everything works differently for everyone of course. However, for me.. it was a change of my thought process and how I viewed things and it didn't involve medication to do that. I am a much happier person, I don't suffer from depression or anything and I have my life back. It took a lot of work.. but it was better than dealing with all the medication that I could have been on. I'm sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience with the medication you were put on and I am glad you got off of it. :-) God Bless  |
Date: 12/11/2003 9:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 43948
Withdrawal is hell. But I sure wouldn't know it to your extent. Hang in there.  |
Date: 12/11/2003 9:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 13609
Oh, i'm sorry this has happened..y do they even put people on these kinda drugs?? I'm glad your on the road to getting better!! *hugz*  |
Date: 12/12/2003 4:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 27583
hi PrincessRoxieRage , i just wanted to say that the messege in this post will surly help some of the many out there in there battles with these feelings that feal like there only happening to them. it took alot of nerve to put yourself out here for all your friends to see. the first step to becoming cured is admitting that the problem exists. and the doctors out there are to quick to write prescriptions for people and just group them together. ( one script fits all ) my late wife was addicted to paxil for years. wishing you the very best life has to offer you and to let you know that as long as you try your best i will always be proud of you. your friend ,
wooden nickel
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Date: 12/12/2003 6:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 11341
I took Zoloft, I had to stop taking it because I didnt have the money to get anymore. I had some horrific headaches, mood swings OMG... I was having withdrawls. I think If you take anything long enough you will become addicted, maybe not to the drug itself but to how you feel when you take it. Im very sorry you have had to go thru this, but stay strong!  |
Date: 12/12/2003 7:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 54461
I take Paxil. And I am fine. Even though I never have depression, I do have Anxiety attacks. They completely suck! Sorry to say. I know what you go through, but I cant help you with Depression. Sorry to hear about it. Have you tried God? Somtimes that works. God Bless!  |
Date: 12/12/2003 4:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 10798
Paxil is not addictive as we think of most narcotics as addictive. However, if you take it you must take it REGULARLY and exactly as prescribed. You can't take it one day and then miss a day. It's a reuptake inhibitor which means it causes seratonin to build up in your system over time which leads to a calming effect. If you don't take it regularly you don't get the desired effect, but instead you end up with a worse chemical imbalance. Also, if you quit it suddenly you will get an even worse effect...a crash effect where your chemical balance goes haywire. If you quit using it you MUST be weaned off of it.  |
