Posted by dreamboat_annie on December 1, 2006, at 17:28:36
In reply to Re: Best Meds for Panic? » dreamboat_annie, posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2006, at 21:35:08
Hi Phillipa,
Sorry for not responding sooner. I hadn't seen your reply.
Yes, Paxil was my first AD. I took 25mg for a number of years. I just started reducing it myself by splitting the pill in half and then I would go a couple of days without taking it and, eventually, I just didn't get the script filled anymore. In retrospect, I think I did have some very minor "zaps" when I stopped, but nothing uncomfortable or frightening. I would just get this weird, tingling sensation in my head. I used to joke with a friend at work when it would happen and say "Oh, I think my head just fell asleep" (it felt similar to when my foot or arm falls asleep). So, all in all, Paxil was a fabulous AD. The start-up side effects weren't too pleasant, but, they were gone within about 3 weeks, and then it was pretty much smooth sailing. I, too, used Xanax from time to time while on Paxil, especially when I was PMSing. It was a great combination.
> Was this your first ad? As I took l0mg for two years with very low dose xanax and was fine. Went off and it never worked since either. But I did get the zaps. Slow wean even from l0mg. Love Phillipa
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