Posted by Erin on June 8, 1999, at 21:05:29
In reply to Re: Evolving Baby, YEAH...:), posted by lindsey on June 8, 1999, at 12:29:20
JennyAnn-
As someone who just finished her last dose of Paxil yesterday (after consistent dosage for three years), boy can I relate. I guess I went on the express Paxil deregulation shuttle though. I went from 50 mg to 0 in 1 week and I don't need to tell you that it wasn't fun.
I initially had tried to go "cold-turkey" but after four days of severe nausea, surreal dreaming, and night sweats my doctor had me ease off the Paxil by decreasing my dose by 5 mg every two days (first she cut the dosage in half to 25mg and then I dropped the 5mg. per day).
The past four days I've still suffered from some nausea but I think that may be more related to my IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which I rarely have severe problems with.
I know what you mean about feeling mentally "sharper"- yesterday and today my vocabulary seems to have regenerated somehow.
I too have tried Zoloft and received some temporary allievation from my depression. I think my next step is an MAOI. I've also thought about going back to Zoloft and augmenting it with Naltrexone (see Wayne R.'s posts).
Anyhow, that's what my experience has been like- it's comforting to know that other people have dealt with the the same Paxil cesation side-effects.
Take care,
Nicole
poster:Erin
thread:6946
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