Posted by sunshine211 on September 18, 2004, at 7:50:16
I have taken paxil for the last 6 months. Started at 12.5, then to 25, then to 37.5 (currently). It is the CR. I am switching to Cymbalta 30mg due to insomnia, weight gain, nightmares (when I do sleep), fog etc. Paxil has definitely worked but my pdoc thought the Cymbalta would be a good move because I am still trying to work my way through PTSD/Major depression/anxiety.
The switch will be gradual. Decrease the paxil in the reverse order that I increased it. At the same time I will add in the Cymbalta.
I am NERVOUS about the Paxil withdrawal. I have read/heard about nightmare weird crazy stuff happening. My pdoc tried to reassure me, and I have a lot of trust in her knowledge, but I really fear the withdrawal side-effects.
any advice is appreciated! :)
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