Posted by software guru on May 14, 2003, at 9:16:28
In reply to Re: Prescribed Paxil for anxiety » software guru, posted by bookgurl99 on May 14, 2003, at 7:55:20
Is trying something one time considered abuse?
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> I've never taken Paxil, but my sister tried it for anxiety attacks (after a lot of other meds), and found that it works for her.
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> Paxil shouldn't affect the acupuncture. I'd double-check with the acupuncturist, but I've had successful acupuncture even while on meds. A few neurotransmitters are nothing against a needle tapping a nerve.
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> I would actually continue trying both. While benzos have the benefit of being short-acting, you can become desensitized to their effects quickly. Plus, no offense, but if you've abused drugs in the past, there's more potential for abuse with a benzo.
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