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Posted by katieb on January 12, 2002, at 15:05:28
hi, i started on paxil 2 weeks ago for GAD. i began at 20mg and after 1 week increased to 40mg. i am definetly experiencing insomnia and jaw clenching which i'm finding out are common side effect.
the other major side effect i've had is lack of appetite - which i'm pretty sure has helped me lose a few pounds. this seems to contradict what everyone else is saying regarding paxil and weight gain. has anyone else lost weight? should i worry that i might begin to gain?
thanks!
Posted by CalvaryHill on January 12, 2002, at 15:21:08
In reply to paxil and appetite???, posted by katieb on January 12, 2002, at 15:05:28
If you're getting lack of appeitite, don't jinx yourself by saying it could reverse itself. Hee hee.
For the insomnia you may choose to procure an over-the-counter sedative like diphenhydramine (Benadryl, the most popular) or doxylamine succinate (nytol). Or ask your doctor for further information of course.
I've heard of buspirone for jaw clenching or bruxism: http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Bruxism-from-SSRIs-and-sti.html
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