Paroxetine not working

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Avatar m tn So I have been taking Paroxetine(Paxil) for 4 months now and it changed my life, took away my O.C.D. and my social anxiety. But i had side effects so i started taking Bupropion(wellbutrin) So after 1 days dose which was 1 pill twice a day, I had my O.C.D. back about half as bad and my social axiety came back about half as bad. So i stopped taking the Bupropion and i am still taking the Paroxetine but it's not working as well as it did before.
Avatar m tn I have been on Paroxetine for 10 years on and off and whenever I have a question about any medications that I can safely take I call the pharmacist and they are good about answering my guestions.Good luck!!
1326416 tn?1370927001 After six weeks, symptoms of depression decreased 57% in the group taking hyperforin-rich Hypericum and only 45% in the group taking paroxetine. Patients taking Hypericum were 42% less likely than patients taking paroxetine to experience negative side effects. The researchers concluded that, "In the treatment of moderate to severe major depression, Hypericum extract... is at least as effective as paroxetine and is better tolerated.
Avatar f tn Ive been switched from Paroxetine to Zoloft as am looking to try for a baby and this is supposed to be 'safer'. My doctor has changed me over gradually. I took Paroxetine 20mg for 2 weeks plus Sertraline/Zoloft 50mg, then went to Paroxetine 10mg and Sertraline/Zoloft 50mg and 5 days ago I've stopped Paroxetine altogether and am now just on Zoloft 50mg...I've went to the doctors yesterday because I feel terrible terrible - headaches, feeling incredibly depressed and crazy!
Avatar m tn Hi my doctor prescribed paroxetine hcl but i hate taking peels has anyone been on these , does it work?
Avatar m tn About one month ago, my energy has been reduced.I haven’t patience to do any working. Evrey Morning I'm napping up to 11 o’clock. I am taking paroxetine 20 mg, Depakine 200 mg and Risperidone 1mg. tell me what can I do to solve this problem?
Avatar m tn About one month ago, my energy has been reduced.I haven’t patience to do any working. Evrey Morning I'm napping up to 11 o’clock. I am taking paroxetine 20 mg, Depakine 200 mg and Risperidone 1mg. tell me what can I do to solve this problem?
Avatar f tn First I want you to relax about taking the Buspirone and the Paroxetine at the same time. Your p-doc knows his meds and would not prescribe drugs that are contraindicated. Secondly, don't get all befuddled about the "correct" times to take them. We ALL live, work and sleep by the 24 hour clock..........the only difference is that some of us are sleeping while others are working. Your doctor has prescribed your dose(s) of Buspirone to be taken twice a day.
Avatar f tn You can either try to mask the symptoms with medications or try to cure the problem to the root. One way to tell if a medication is working or not is by telling it's not working over month... Then you can enter the switch medications nightmare if you want and do the rat... I would start with a qualified therapist. Doctors are not into pharmacology... they try their best to mask the symptoms with the knowledge they received on how a specific medication is supposed to act.
Avatar m tn How well did you tolerate stopping the paroxetine? Why did you stop taking it? Did it stop working? Did you taper off slowly before starting the cipralex? I'm asking to see if we can trace what's happening and when it started so you know what's causing what.
1723975 tn?1309987899 Hi i have depresion and i am too sleepy, the psqui. doc put me on paroxetine less than 10mg for now then he said i will incrise the dosage, my question is, will this med make me gain wight???
Avatar f tn Almost all of them come with the warning to not stop taking them abruptly. Your doctor was remiss in not telling you this. Some of these meds can be extremely dangerous to withdraw from and Xanax is at the top of that list. I realize your doctor told you to take them PRN (as needed) which I will give him credit for, but what if he had put you on those in the first place without telling you what could happen if you stopped abruptly?
Avatar f tn I have also been on Paroxetine HCL 40 mg one tablet a day for a long time. I also take bupropion hcl xl 300 one tablet a day. I still have a short temper and major stress headaches. But probably the worst part, my marriage is greatly affected because I don't want to leave the house. I don't even care if I take a shower or eat.
Avatar f tn ve been suffering from depression and anxiety since childhood. My question is what are the similarities between Paroxetine and Xanax, and what are the differences? Also can anyone tell me if both medications have similar effects on a person; I'm currently on Paxil, but I was wondering if it was anything like Xanax? Thank you for your time.
486038 tn?1300063367 The reason my reaction was so severe could be because I had been on the Zoloft for 14 years and the doctor did not taper it down and started the Paroxetine at too high of a dose the very next day! How long have you been on this medicine?
Avatar f tn However, my insurance is not picking up the Cymbalta, so my dr ordered Paroxetine in its place. I do not want to take drugs unless necessary, and I have gotten to a point that my pain affects my work. I definitely do not want to take an anti-depressant unless it really works. Any issues or compliments about this drug for neuro-issues.
190885 tn?1333025891 One of the nasty treatment side effects is insomnia. Paroxetine (Paxil) is also prescribed to help restore the sleep cycle. But it's not successful in everyone. Some people get a bit wired on the drug, and for them it's not appropriate. Others get sleepy and calmed, and for them it can be helpful. In the latter case, it's often prescribed along with a valium analogue for sleep.
Avatar n tn 2 to 1 month for someone not being introduced with a new drug. Could be shorter for your husband.
Avatar f tn Pristiq is approved for depression, but may also help with panic disorder and anxiety.
Avatar f tn She mentioned the study, but said that it was a bad study (not conclusive) but she prefers breast cancer patients not to take paroxetine just in case. The switch is not abrupt, she first reduced the dose of paroxetine and started with a low dose of the new drug for a while.
12182312 tn?1427683956 My paroxetine is 40mg, and metoprolol is 25mg. Are they safe to take together. Is one an upper, one a downer. I take Paxil in the morning, metoprolol before bed.
Avatar n tn I called my neurologist right away and told him to lower my dose. So he now has me on 10mg. And I am still tired. Not as much, but still tired. My main concern is that I am very scared about not being able to express my love right now. There are moments in the day where I think to myself “C’mon, stop being stupid, of course you love her.” Literally last week I was so deeply in love. I have been for two years now.
646779 tn?1281996041 How long have you been taking this med and what dose are you on? I took it for several years and did great on it. My panic attacks and anxiety were gone with in a week. Now, I did gain weight on it. That was my only side effect. I would still be taking it if it would'nt have quit working for me. We're all so different. If your having these side effects after being on this med for a couple of weeks then you need to see your Dr.
Avatar m tn Also, it sounds like you are certain that you have anxiety and depression, and that is what the paroxetine is for. And paroxetine does not particularly have a reputation for keeping people awake at night, at least not that I have ever heard of. So I don't know about getting off paroxetine and staying on the amphetamine, when you're not sure you even have ADHD, and amphetamines are well known for causing insomnia.