Posted by peterjarvis on October 10, 2003, at 11:53:47
In reply to Re: immediate paxil withdrawal effects? » jailerjo, posted by Cybele on October 9, 2003, at 13:01:35
Hi there, I was on Paxil for only 6 weeks, and have had severe withdrawal symptoms. My anxiety has increased to a level far above even where it was before Paxil. I also have been extremely dizzy, anxious with terrible nightmares, brain zaps, nausea, headaches, and pain when I look to the left. Paxil is a terrible drug, and Glaxo smith kline is going to be in a lot of trouble for misleading the public; there is an enormous class action lawsuit in the US (with one in the UK soon to follow) for understating side effects and downplaying withdrawal. If you are reading this thread, and considering getting on Paxil, I strongly suggest against it from my personal experience, and many people I know agree. My new pdoc hates it, and tells all new patients to get off of it immediately, many phsycs refuse to prescribe it. I am going to try Lexapro starting today for anxiety and PTSD - I hear it's wonderful.
Paxil is the number 1 drug on the World Health Organization's list for complaints. It's really bad stuff. If you are on Paxil and it helps you, I'm sorry to diss your drug. But wait till it's time to come off it...
As for your withdrawal symptoms, I'm on my 6th day without Paxil (you have to taper, though) and things are looking up. However, I would suggest you stop taking it on a Friday, because the first few days are pretty tough- I was incapacitated to my bed because the dizziness was so bad. Dramamine helps with that though, but be sure to get the "less drowsy" kind. Xanax sparingly (be careful it can be addictive) can help with the anxiety. Push through it..YOU CAN DO IT!!
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