Posted by tina on March 18, 2001, at 8:58:20
In reply to Re: Paxil Scares Me Sh**less, HELP!!!! » tina, posted by JJ1844 on March 17, 2001, at 22:06:50
I really appreciate the responses guys and gals.
My aunt is on it and I talked to her at length as well and I'm not so scared anymore. Thanks to all for responding. I'll keep ya updated.
(I'm not so keen on getting into a car accident either Sal :)
Peace
Tina> > Okay, I admit, I did a stupid thing. When I got my prescrip filled for Paxil I signed onto the net and researched it. Now, I'm freaking out. I've read the most horrific stories about it here on PB and on other sources and I stare at these little pills and can't bring myself to take them. They cost me $60 and I am too afraid to even try them.
> > Please please tell me a GOOD story, a success story.
> > I've read about serotonin syndrome with Paxil and Elavil(which I take now) and severe nausea(which I already have just about every day) and there are some who actually say "this drug should never be given to humans" and I read about a law suit in CA over Paxil side effects ruining someone's life.
> > HELP ME
> > I'm really scared of this stuff.
> > Tina
>
> Don't worry Tina! It's not too bad. Most of the unspeakable Paxil adverse events are... well, let's put it this way: Statistically, you're much more likely to be killed in a car accident.
>
> I took Paxil (LOTS OF PAXIL) for depression and OCD and the main problem I experienced was sweating... ok for me because I don't sweat very much naturally. I switched eventually, but only because I wasn't very effective.
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