Paxil fatigue

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Avatar f tn If the chronic fatigue is related to depression I think you need to either give the Paxil some more time to work (sometimes it can take 3 weeks for the medication to build in your system and you to feel the full effects) or ask your doctor if it would be ok to up the dosage as you are still experiencing fatigue. If it is related to something else... something medical then you should have blood work done to see if what is going on...could be a number of things that are easily treatable.
Avatar n tn Same the beta blocker causes some fatigue and you have the transient symptom of fatigue when starting paxil, you may have more fatigue overall than if you just took one of the meds. Again, very individual and you have to be the judge of how you tolerate it. Klonopin on an as needed basis is also often given but be careful of that. Don't take unless you really need it in my opinion. And understand that it is scheduled because it is addictive. So, use with caution.
Avatar f tn What time of day is best to take Paxil? Right now I tend to get very sleep in the late afternoon and I wonder if this could be the cause. I've been taking it at night.
Avatar m tn There are also plenty of other antidepressnts out there to try without as many side effects as Paxil, but I need to say that Paxil is infamous for the bad withdrawl experience, so if you are sensitive to withdrawling, this might not be the best option. I hope some of this helps and hope you get aor hold of your doctor soon. If you are currently suicidal or have plans to hurt yourself, go to the nearest ER or call a hotline 1.800.479.3339.
Avatar n tn Yea, Paxil is a bad one for weight gain. Fair warning... If any doctor tries to put you on Remeron and weight is a concern for you then SAY NO WAY. I have been on both at differnt times in the past. You want to talk about weight gain? OMG! Remeron makes Paxil look like a diet pill! Taking Remeron is like wanting to be fat.
Avatar n tn Hi, I was going to take Paxil for OCD and anxiety on HIV. How helpful is it? what are the side effects?
Avatar f tn I have been taking paxil for about a month. The first couple days I first started taking it I had a panic attack and then a few hours later a felt very good. Then eventually my moods were just more calm, relaxed and stable. This past week I have been experiencing some bad symptoms. I have been having night terrors, I twitch and have tremors in the day time, I feel extreme fatigue, anxiety, muscle weakness and stiff. I have this weird sensation throughout my body.
Avatar n tn I also have had two healthy pregnancies and births before I was on Paxil. I have had no trouble with any health problems until I quit Paxil. What do you think ?? Oh! I have been taking Dramamine the last two days to help with dizziness and nausea. It has helped slightly.
1423357 tn?1511085442 Her oncologist placed on the SNRI Effexor. Getting off Paxil and onto Effexor had some problems. She slowly ramped down on the Paxil BEFORE starting the Effexor. There were episodes of crying for no reason and several weeks of other slightly odd behavior before things smoothed out. But my wife says she has never felt as good as being on Paxil. So our physician has suggested that she return to Paxil.
Avatar f tn Hi, I was on Paxil for a month and I hated it. My doc told me to take 1/2 a tablet for a week combined with Welbutrin. I am having some withdrawal symtoms. I am really cranky and at nite I cry. Is this normal and when will it stop? Oh I also hear a whooshing sound when I move my eyes.
603543 tn?1255294450 Hey kelliebellie, believe it or not I used to have alot of the same problems,first of all how many meds are you taking? Can you cut back a little and see if you get a little more energy?
Avatar n tn I have been taking Paxil for PTSD for several years. It has also markedly helped with my fibromyalgia , irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary incontinence.. When I first started taking it, it caused me to lose 27 pounds. I have heard from doctors that after a while the Paxil can "turn on you" and start causing the same symptoms it was alleviating, such as weight gain, anxiety, etc., as well as new symptoms.
Avatar f tn Question: You say you weaned off Paxil, but how long did you take to taper off it? You say you realized after two weeks you still needed a med, but what was going on for those two weeks? Was it something different then you had felt before going on Paxil in the first place? Paxil is the hardest of these meds to stop taking and for some people it can be devastating.
Avatar n tn I believe originally for mood imbalance. Anyway, I weened myself off paxil and started having some nasty anxiety. That was 2 months ago. After feeling horribly depressed, lethargic, EXTREME fatigue, dizzy, panic attacks, inability to concentrate, and what can best be described as brain fog. I tried going back on paxil but it was not effective. I started seeing a therapist and psyc.
Avatar f tn I have been on paxil for ten years and the last year and a half it has not worked like it use to. 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.
Avatar n tn im on paxil and gained 15 pounds. i lowered my dose to 10 mgs every other day and am staying the same on the days i take the paxil i never stop eating. i love the way paxil gets rid of all my anxiety and fear of leaving the house but my gosh this weight gain has got to stop any ideas?
Avatar f tn I have been taking paxil for about a month. The first couple days I first started taking it I had a panic attack and then a few hours later a felt very good. Then eventually my moods were just more calm, relaxed and stable. This past week I have been experiencing some bad symptoms. I have been having night terrors, I twitch and have tremors in the day time, I feel extreme fatigue, anxiety, muscle weakness and stiff. I have this weird sensation throughout my body.
Avatar f tn The only side effect that has not went away has been the ridiculous fatigue. I am torn on if I should try out the Paxil or what I should do.
Avatar n tn Keep in mind that Paxil can be one of the more difficult to quit, so make sure he takes it slowly. Fatigue with Paxil usually goes away with time, but the interrupted sleep may be due to the fact that Paxil does cause some personality changes, such as angry or obsessive thoughts. Sweating is common, actually more common even with Lexapro. I did take Prozac, but it did nothing for me, so I got no side effects.
Avatar n tn I have been on Paxil CR for 2 years now, and my highest dosage was 37.5 mg about 5 or 6 months ago. Over the past 6 months I have SLOWLY been reducing my dosage as I feel Paxil CR has not been the right drug for me. I would reduce the dosage about every month and a half. About 1.5 months ago, I reduced my dosage from 12.5 mg to 6 mg. Around this time, I started having EXTREME fatigue and chronic, unbearable nausea. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy but both were completely normal.
18283265 tn?1463778032 Hi all. I am a 49 year old female who has been on paxil for almost 20 years. When pregnant with my first son, about 18 years ago, I weaned off it over a few weeks and did okay. Granted I had only been on it a few years at that time. Due to recurrence of anxiety I went back on it before he was born and have been on it every since. Was doing very well for years at a low dose of 10mg. Then in early 40s started feeling more anxiety which I think was related to hormonal changes.
Avatar f tn Are there any SSRIs that don't cause fatigue as a side effect? I've been taking Citalopram 40mg (Celexa) for anxiety and it helps wonderfully, but the fatigue is becoming ridiculous. Have been taking this for several years. Is it worth talking to my doctor about switching to another medication? thanks.
1456780 tn?1310146897 Hi there! I had the brain zaps as well, but mine was a result of getting off my paxil. Ive been off paxil for about a year now, and still randomly get these, I also get them in my chest and my through my arms. It is very strange, but my doctor assures me that its normal, and just one of the horrible symptoms we get from anxiety.. Hang in there, and hopefully these will subside soon, but just know your not the first to have these, and certainly not the last!
Avatar f tn I've been given Paxil ( praxitine ) to treat anxiety been on it for 8 days now today is really bad sweating hands feet, trembling, heart palls, breathing is an issue at times too . Could these meds actually be making me worse or is this part in parcel of taking antidepressants in the early stages ? I'm on 20 mg a day taken in the morning .... It's like this wave of fear comes over me and I feel so faint on this stuff ...
Avatar f tn I believe I have this and 2 times in a row. I trusted my doctor and have been talking with him since this happened over a month ago. I was on paxil 12.5 mg and had stressful events occur and had break through non stop severe anxiety/panick disorder. He then tried to switch me over to lexapro which I was on paxil for 17 yrs and started having withdrawls I though and asked him to put me back on paxil. So he was not happy about it but he did. I seem to get a liottle better the first day I took 12.
Avatar f tn A lot of docs actually recommend it to boost the paxil if needed. If the paxil is working tho then there is no reason to take the tyrosine. But you need to take the tyrosine in the morning.
Avatar n tn Hi I have been on paxil for nine years.. I am currently 25 and feel like the paxil isnt working for me.. I also had tried stopping paxil for four months cold turkey.. it was HORRIBLE.... so i went back on 10 mgs.. now ive been on 10 mg for 3 years.. I just switched to zoloft over night.. as a doctor reccomended.. I am worried I will have paxil withdrawls symptons.. I really hope I dont.. I am taking 50 mg of zoloft.. i have felt ok since and its been four days... hopefully it will be fine..
Avatar m tn Just today I took a first pill of Paxil (10mgs). I was just wondering what I could expect. Right now I feel terrible like I need to vomit. I am feeling extra anxious right now too. Just keep thinking something is wrong or I am having some sort of serious side effects. Is it normal to have these side effects right away? It is around noon right now and I took the first pill at 915 this morning.