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Avatar f tn Thanks alot, Linda. I do feel determined and not the least bit close to ever taking another puff. Since I'm not able to work, I was close to chain smoking, too. Outside every flippin' 15mins. By the time I got the last relapse under control a yr ago, I was at only half a pack, thankfully, otherwise,the meter would read twice as high. Wow, now that I look at my numbers compared to yours, you must of been smoking every minute - what a hassle, huh. But now you're free - wheeeeee!!
Avatar n tn my doctor said we had to get a small dose back into my system before weening off it completely, so she prescribed me with 10mg of non extended-release paxil (essentially 24-hour paxil) to take everyday, then to cut that pill in half to get 5mg and then a liquid paxil to keep going down 1 mg until I'm no longer taking it.
790561 tn?1236820146 I finally have an appointment with a neurologist Monday!!! I hope I can get some answers. At least I'm finally in and headed in the right direction. Does anyone know what I should expect my first visit????????????
Avatar n tn you should work out a taper plan with your doctor. i dont think you should have cut the dose in half. those increase in your emotions is normal for paxil. is the same doctor prescribing both meds? are you taking the paxil for depression? the vyvance could definitely also cause an increase in your irritation, anger and rage. i would definitely talk with your doctor.
Avatar m tn I have no idea when the impotence might go away. But if you look at the list below, you may begin to understand WHY he has sexual difficulties. I know he no longer takes Paxil, which eliminates ONE potential source of the problem, but I don't know the half-life of Paxil and it could still be in his system, albiet a small quantity.That still leaves 3 of the 4 meds that have possible sexual side effects.
Avatar n tn t tell me about the side affects of going off the pazil. He just told me to cut the paxil in half and take half a pill for a few days then begin the prozac overlapping a couple of days. Well... it's been 3 wks since that visit. Now I'm experiencing headaches, fatigue, anxieity and am crying constantly and feeling like the future is bleak. From complete control to this???.
Avatar f tn Paxil is a very serious drug. I know you want this out of your system, and hopefully that's what will happen, but some people have a very hard time stopping this med and can end up with a very long difficult time. I know you don't want to hear this, but tapering as slowly as you need to is the only safe way to come off this med (or many others as well, but especially Paxil). And that pace of tapering is different for everyone.
Avatar f tn Okay, first, did you taper off Paxil first? Or did they cut you off cold turkey? Paxil is one of the most difficult medications to stop taking. Switching you abruptly from one med to another will not prevent the withdrawal from the first med, and all the symptoms you've described are classic Paxil withdrawal symptoms. Maybe you did taper off slowly, but you don't say so here.
Avatar m tn I tried to cut my 40 mg dose in half and was in such a severe withdrawals for 3 days, I though I will seriously die. I am just looking if anyone here can recommend proper tapering of 40 mg Paxil which I took for 2.5 months. Take care and good luck.
Avatar f tn I know it sounds daft but he was told to try and eat a small handful of brazil nuts throughout the day they are a brill form of iron and they did seem to help. Hang in there you are doing really well. I wish you all the best for rest of tx.
351317 tn?1204751871 The 10mg zyrtec is too strong for me so can I cut it in half and take 5mg instead?
Avatar f tn So I will hang out with ,5 mg for a couple weeks and then cut those in half to , .25 and take them for a week before I say goodbye. I also have reintroduece my Prozac as part ot the process. Even relatively small doses of Klonopin are tricky, but not as dangerous as other benzos.
599170 tn?1300973893 Also it is better to give them up sooner rather than later because if you are on them a long time you can have a rebound of symptoms when you try to cut down/give up, the original symptoms only stronger. I wish you a full recovery !
Avatar f tn I've had some suggestions to cut the pills in half, but I have capsules, not tablets and they cannot be cut in half. What should I do??
Avatar m tn Call your dr, explain about the insurance and see if he will call you in a few refills along with advice on how to taper off, also issolation for someone whos depressed and detoxing ---bad idea
Avatar n tn my doctor said we had to get a small dose back into my system before weening off it completely, so she prescribed me with 10mg of non extended-release paxil (essentially 24-hour paxil) to take everyday, then to cut that pill in half to get 5mg and then a liquid paxil to keep going down 1 mg until I'm no longer taking it.
Avatar f tn I realize this may sound strange but I was wondering if any of you have a "pill cutter" at home or do you just cut your pill in half with a knife? I am cutting down on the dose of my beta blocker per my Doctor and I was wondering if I have to purchase a pill cutter or can I just cut it with a knife or razor? I am a little anxious because you aren't supposed to "crush or chew" these pills and I'm afraid that if I cut it.......perhaps it will be crumbly.
Avatar f tn After about 2 years my husband and I had come a long way in resoving our issues and I felt I probably could stop the Paxil. Yea, right! I knew not to stop cold turkey so I just cut it in half at first. Within a couple of days I felt horrid! I got these weird brain snapping sensations, vomiting, couldn't sleep, and was extremely irritable. Went back to 10 mgs and within a few hours was fine. Got no help from the Dr.
Avatar f tn Hi my name is Mike, im 30, and have two beautiful children ( a newborn baby boy and 11 year old daughter). I have been on suboxone for about 2 years now 8mg a day ( half in morning half at night) , and klodipin 1mg once or twice a day. I recently decided enuff is enuff with the suboxone, and decided a couple days ago to ween myself off. My question is: My new doctor just took me off the klodipin's 2 days ago, because I get really bad panic, and anxiety attacks more then 3 times a day.
983155 tn?1248700406 What are you treating? If it's anxiety, wellbutrin will just cause more. If it's just depression, wellbutrin can be helpful, but not right after stopping Paxil. You should never stop Paxil cold turkey. You're in Paxil withdrawal and, because you started another drug at the same time that has a completely different mechanism of action, you have the side effects of starting another drug that may not even be an appropriate substitute for Paxil.
763297 tn?1281379425 I can't quit smoking, I've tried, then I found out it's as hard to quit heroine as it is smoking. I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety and it just makes it worse, so I'm really working hard on the anxiety so I can quit smoking. I'm glad you are going to go to AA, you'll be amazed by the strength of the other members, it's inspiring.
Avatar m tn I would talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the combination of paxil and buspar. Perhaps you can time when you are taking them better. As far as withdrawel, that is easily remedied with all ssri's. You titrate back down. If you were on 25 mg, you'd cut back by 5 or 10 mg over the course of a few weeks. With all ssri's---- never stop cold turkey. (but there isn't a big difference in 20 mg of paxil vs 25 . . .) I think 20 mg is the usual dose of paxil, however.
Avatar f tn For what it's worth, .25 mg of Ativan is a very low dose. A standard dose is a 1mg tablet as needed, with the option of taking half if that's all you feel is necessary. So you've been taking half of a half dose. I agree with Paxilled that your GP doesn't seem well-versed in how much Ativan is right. I'm not a doc but I've taken my share of Ativan so I know how it works. My non-expert opinion is stop the Paxil and Lexapro, and take only the Ativan as needed.
1059594 tn?1261323966 Isn't Opana Time Released? I know you're the doctor, but I don't think you should inform people to cut their medications in half, ESPECIALLY if they're time released as this could cause a rapid release of all the medication in turn making her more sick, or am I wrong? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/976915'>New Medication - Side Effects</a>.
Avatar n tn Hey there...you cannot cut the dose in half....i would call your doctor and see if he/she can change your meds or if it's ok to stop..Levaquin can be given in 250, 500 & 750 mg doses...I was on Levaquin earlier this year for uti and had horrible side effects, so i just stopped taking the meds...I had horrible heart pounding, swollen knees and it felt as if someone had beaten the crap out of me with a baseball bat...
527657 tn?1214051850 well im only taking 5 mgs now i cut my 10s in half and im taking that every other day what are u on now paxiled?