Difference between paxil and zoloft

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she said i will, for a little bit be on paxil and zoloft to wean down off of the paxil. this makes me nervous because of taking 2 meds at the same time plus taking ativan as needed. will this be safe or can i just go from paxil to zoloft since i haven't really be on a high dose of paxil for a long period of time? i am just wanting to feel better. it is hard to live like this. i have 3 beautiful children and a wonderful husband at home and i just want to be normal again!!!

From a patient's perspective what are the meaningful differences between Zoloft and Paxil? I know that they are both SSRI inhibitors and have similar side-effects. I guess Zoloft stays in your system longer than Paxil. I have been on Zoloft before for several years off and on, usually between 50 and 100 mgs, but have stopped taking it for about 3 months. I have not suffered from any withdrawal symptoms.

You need a psychiatrist who understands these meds, not a psychologist or a regular doc. You're suffering Paxil withdrawal. Zoloft will not necessarily do anything about this, since all meds act differently in the body. Paxil is a particularly difficult med to quit; it needs to be done slowly and carefully, and switching ot another med won't necessarily help with this.

Anyway, my question is there any difference between the two drugs? And, does anyone know of any birth defects caused by Zoloft? Thank you for your help. Good Luck to All!

I am doing the same thing but going from 37.5 Paxil Cr to 100 mg Zoloft. Paxil increased my weight and blood pressure. I was on it in varied doses for 5 years. I am 2 wks into switch over, cutting back paxil weekly. I am really tired, mind is racing more. Hope this goes okay, and my weight and blood pressure come down. Anyone else?

Eat a lot of salads with no dressing and workout. The only difference between my twin and me is the zoloft. Its too bad because the zoloft works well for my anxiety and panic but I will try to find a different medication now. I was on Celexa in the past and didn't notice any weight gain on that.

I've been through Paxil, Zoloft, and most recently, Serzone, over the past 8 years. I suffer from major depression, and have in addition to drug therapy been in psychotherapy (cognitive) for treatment. All drugs worked to some extent (though not without side effects) but were discontinued when either they a). quit working or b). the side effects became intolerable. I am to start Celexa tomorrow, and am aware of all the side effects but am frustrated in the lack of info.

For someone that is seeking treatment for an anxiety disorder, what are the meaningful differences between Zoloft and Paxil? I know that they are both SRI's and have similar side-effects. I guess Zoloft stays in your system longer than Paxil. I have been on Zoloft before for several years off and on, usually between 50 and 100 mgs, but have stopped taking it for about 3 months. I have not suffered from any withdrawal symptoms.

The most important is the combination of the drug/s and the individual and psychotherapy. Have you had CBT? There are a lot of difference between difference SSRIs with respect to their effects and side effects. Lexapro is newer and claims to be an improved formula over Celexa. Since you have experienced side effects from and quitted an SSRI, Praxil, you are wise to think about attempting another class of antidepressant like SNRI. There are 2 SNRIs, namely Effexor XL and Remeron.

You can take Welbutrin with Paxil no problem. As for taking Paxil with Zoloft, NO. You don't want to do that. Get thta re-evaluation from you doctor (preferably a Psychiatrsit) because it seems like they should have informed you better about the meds and their dosage.

Just FYI! I tried Paxil and Zoloft and both made me feel like I was buzzed out on cafine. I didn't like the feeling at all and neither helped. I am now taking Buspar again and it is much better. I took it before for many years without any side effects. Everything else bothers me alot. Just an idea. I am certainly not a doctor. Just letting you know what works for me.

My doctor is recommending Zoloft or Celexa to treat my panic attacks. Being the health conscious person I am I asked her to allow me some time to do my research. I would love to hear your personal experience on either of the medications to help me make a better decision. Benefits to both? Things to know about one or the other? Side effects? Is it true Zoloft makes you ffeel not hungry and often times you loose weight? I don't want it to effect my weight (up or down).

I have been having anxiety problems for a few months now. I was prescribed paxil and ativan originally. I tried the paxil for one day and did not like the side effects it was giving me. So I went to counseling to try and get over this without taking medications. Well a couple of weekends ago I had a really bad weekend. I went to my doctor because I was having abdominal pains and was thinking it was something serious (which is what my anxiety problem is: health concerns).

Hi, do you have any idea what the difference is between Paxil and Pexeva? I understand they both are in the same class of drugs. What's scary is I've been taking 40 MG of Pexeva since July 2009 for panic attacks and my doctor has told me to wean off of it (from 40 to 30mg for 1 week, 20 mg for 1 week, then 10mg, then zero). So two questions; One: Is the "normal" amt of Pexeva at 40mg and the "normal" amt of Paxil at 10mg for the average person?

Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbrutrin, and now Paxil- The paxil has been a wonder drug for me- I actually have a normal life now. However the down side is the weight gain- I have gained a tremendous amount of weight in the year that Ive taken this. This is very sad to me- for fear that if I keep going I could weigh more and more. I do exercise (not as much as I should), Ive just started back and I hope this will help.

) I thought I was going crazy or had a serious illness!!! Luckily, I thought about a possile link between my not taking the Paxil and feeling this way... when I got the prescription filled last night, I couldn't WAIT to get in the car & take one! And now that I've found this bulletin board, I feel very very very relieved that it's not "all in my head"... ((((big sigh of relief)))) I'm also dreading the day I have to go off Paxil...

I was recently switched from effexor to zoloft, can anyone tell me what the difference between the two? I didnt really experience any depression before, but now that I have stopped the effexor and started the zoloft, I do feel alittle down. I have been taking xanax until the zoloft gets in my system.I suffer from panic attacks. The docotor did tell me, that we may have to change the dosage until we find the right amount. I appreciate any suggestions.

I am 23 years old and currently on Paxil 20mg a day for depression, OCD, and anxiety/panic disorder. I have always had a problem with anxiety...but the depression has been in the past three years and the OCD more recently. I am about to finish my first month of the medicine and then I am supposed to up to 30mg a day since the anxiety is not getting any better. In the past month I have found that I have a HUGE desire to drink. ALL DAY LONG. I have NEVER been a big drinker....

I don't really see a huge difference in the difficulty of getting a bag of weed or a bottle of paxil. anyway, I think meclizine helps with the vertigo. its otc.

Both times I tapered off of my 100mg dose slowly, and both times my discontinuation symptoms were so intense (with no difference between the two different tapering schedules) that I had to resume taking the drug. My symptoms are no worse this time either, but I don't know what to do to manage them--perhaps that is why I was never able to quite before. I have the standard hot/cold flashes, electric zaps, nausea, exhaustion, vivid dreams, and INTENSE light sensitivity.

Hello - I am having the same problem with zoloft. I originally changed from paxil (which always worked for me) to zoloft because I heard that it was safer during pregnancy. Man, what a roller coaster it has been! Severe anxiety, insomnia, nausea, weight loss, obsessive thoughts. After 3 weeks on 50 and 2.5 weeks on 100 and 1 day on 150, I finally told my doc that I wanted to switch back to paxil. Still not feeling great but praying that the meds will all stabilize. It has been hell.

I am on my 4th day of Zoloft. I am jittery and more anxious than usual. Will this go away? How long before I can benefit from this drug?

So my doctor started weaning me off paxil 50mg to 40mg for a week then 30mg for three days then 20mg of paxil at night with 25mg of zoloft also at night.I seen the doctor again today and now Im taking 50 mg of zoloft in the morning and 20mg of paxil at night. The reson that I have been on ssri"s is for terrible panic attacks with agoraphobia. I dont know what to do I just cant live like a prisoner in my home any more and thats what the panic attacks do.

Half the people like Paxil the other half like Zoloft... I'm on Paxil only 10MG and it's giving me weird dreams and making the anxity worse that I was already on Xanax for.... I have been doing so much research online since the first of the year with myself getting sicker, I am seeing an inner ear doctor on the 10th, I believe after that I will no longer need the Paxil...I also believe I will be able to cut way down on my Xanax....the mind plays hell on the body and anxiety....

I have been taking Paxil for about a year and have gained at least 30 lbs. I also have no energy at all. If I don't get between 12-14 hours of sleep a day, im like a zombie. I have done research about the side effects from taking Paxil but their website says weight gain is a possibility and mentions nothing about the loss of energy. I feel like I cannot accomplish anything because of all the sleep I require. Im 24 and I went from a size 1 to a size 7.

While Paxil most definitely is notoriously one of the more difficult ADs to come off of, I agree with the ladies above. Everyone is different. You may have the same experience with Paxil that someone else had with Zoloft. Everyone needs to allow themselves to have their own unique experience. Sharing your experience is great...but you simply cannot say that one med is "better" than another. As for your taper...it's NOT slow at all!

One, you don't have to necessarily be depressed for these kinds of medications to be Rx'd. SSRI meds (like Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft) are very commonly used in the treatment of anxiety with great results for a lot of people. Many times, it is a good deal of trial and error during this process before finding something that is right for you. I think you gave the Paxil a fair shake, and were kind of left without a lot of guidance from the doc.

Perhaps the drug companies have done a remarkable job at fooling us all. Whether it's Zoloft, Paxil, Paxil CR or any of the others, we need to be educated. Learning about the side effects and the withdrawl symptoms from the internet is to me a little disturbing. The receival of this information is something we expect and therefore put our faith in when dealing with our medical professionals. I can only guess what to expect should I choose to discontinue using Wellbutrin.

So, SSRI's are not for everyone. Also, I have heard that Paxil and Zoloft lose their effect after a certain period of time but this has not been my experience. Wellbutrin is not an SSRI but has been very successful in relieving depression in many people.

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