Posted by R.Anne on October 19, 2000, at 22:29:48
In reply to Going thru Paxil Withdrawal - Need Advice Please, posted by Brenda D. on October 14, 2000, at 17:57:14
I, too, was wondering why you went off it if it was helping you? Was it helping you in the first place? I take Paxil and it has helped me but I also take effexor. If you are going to continue the withdrawal, I would do things to try to relax as much as possible. Do you have a tranquilizer to take? A low dose, that is. That usually helps me in those situations. You can call your doctor, too. Hot baths and short walks help me, too.
> I have only been on Paxil (30mg) 8 mos. I let my
> prescription run out over a 3 day weekend. Well,
> by the 3rd day, I was miserable. I didn't know
> it was connected to the Paxil, until I saw the
> 60minutes (or 20/20) show. The show was a
> blessing. I went to my dr. and told her I wanted
> off this medicine. So, she told me to take 20mg a
> day for a week, then 10mg a day for a week, then
> I should be fine. I am already into my 2nd week,
> and I am not feeling any better. I am experiencing
> spinning in my head, when I move my eyes, my
> brain seems to go the other way, I sense a
> snapping in my head, and a terrible constant
> ringing in my head, I am nauseated, and I am
> having insomnia. How much longer will this last?
> Is there any type of relief to ease the symptoms?
> This is a horrible, nasty drug.
poster:R.Anne
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