Posted by mattsit on December 3, 2004, at 14:31:42
In reply to Re: If taken paxil will lexapro side effects be same, posted by Paul Smith on December 1, 2004, at 23:35:46
I have taken Paxil in the past (2 years ago). Went off, the GAD acted up bigtime from time to time in those two years. I've now been on Lexapro for 2 months.
Overall, Lexapro has had less side effects on me. Paxil made me too much of a Zombie, I felt nothing, had no interests...mind you the GAD was under control, but I was emotionless. I did gain weight on Paxil, and I had sexual side effects - Could get it up, but couldnt finish.
With Lexapro I feel more like "myself." I expierence excitement, sometimes get slightly anxious, but it doesnt get out of control like when I am not taking medicine. The only real Side effect I have on Lexapro is again the sexual stuff. My wife doesnt like it, as she feels I am not satisfied by her, but I keep telling her it is the medicine. Hopefully that side effect goes away, but from what I hear, Im not holding my breath.
Good luck.
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