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Posted by krybrahaha78 on February 14, 2005, at 0:43:52
i have been on Paxil Cr for almost 3 weeks now. The last few days i have increased from 25 mgs to 37.5 mgs. Since i have increased, i have been really anxious and feeling keyed up. Is this a side effect and will it go away. If it doesnt go away ima have to get off it. I take it for anxiety and it is causing me even more anxiety.
Posted by med_empowered on February 14, 2005, at 1:00:27
In reply to Paxil and side effects, posted by krybrahaha78 on February 14, 2005, at 0:43:52
hey! This sometimes happens with antidepressants...the theory I've heard is this: SSRIs and many other antidepressants boost serotonin. This is usually a good thing. However, these drugs aren't as targeted or "clean" as one might think. What CAN happen is a bit too much serotonin at certain receptor sites, leading to agitation and anxiety. Again, this is just the most plausible theory I've heard...I think its simple and elegant, so I buy it. Anyway, you have some choices: lower your dose, discontinue and try something new, OR add something...like BuSpar, which is often used specifically for this kind of problem. Good luck!
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