Paxil and hot flashes
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oh help I can't find anything that will help withmy hot flashes and night sweats . I been to the drs. and he toldme that its something that I would have to live with and the naturopathic dr. gave alot of stuff to take for other things that I really didn't need to go in for . I am taking about 15 pills a day .Estro flash, Ultra fish oil, evening primrose,Discorea cream. I've been on them for about 4 days and no change .Any help please.
I just joined the site but wish I had back when menopause first came into my life (September 2009). I used to be a very cold natured woman who would sometimes listen to my older friends talk about hot flashes and wished I had them so I wouldn't be cold all the time. As the saying goes, "be careful what you ask for"! I endured the flashes as long as I could then decided I would talk to my doctor to see what she would prescribe.
While on Effexor I had some weight gain after my pcp upped the dose to help with hot flashes. I titrated myself back down and was having slow but moderate weight gain. (10-15 lbs over 5 years). Six months ago I switched to Paxil for insurance reasons. I have since gained anoth 15 to 20 lbs. I am not sure if this is due to meds or menapause. I am on phasing myself off of the paxil and trying to go without because the weight gain is causing more depression than the depression was causing!
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About 2 months a go my gyneocologist put me on Effexor and told me to stop prozac for hot flashes. I was on the Effexor for about 5 weeks and had an allergic reation to it.. rash and all the worst side effects you could have. I tapered off that which has been horrible. I am now left with a bad headache and extreme fatique and lack of strength. What can I do to feel better, without having to go back on the meds.
After my hysterectomy 5 years ago, I was given Paxil for hot flashes. The hot flashes got better in time, but what I noticed more, was that I slept so much better, my moods and reactions were smoother, my palpitations were non-existent, even though I was drinking a good bit of my favorite beverage, sweet tea! But then about 2 months ago, I decided to go off the Paxil. I had gained about 15 lbs, and I was always constipated. So, now, I have all my sx back.
About 30% of women on tamoxifen also take an SSRI for depression or hot flashes. FDA will add new warnings..and Medco is alerting physicians if a woman on tamoxifen gets paroxetine, fluoxetine, or sertraline. Suggest using one of the other SSRIs or venlafaxine if needed for depression or hot flashes.
Around 2002-2003 I was on Paxil and I developed hot flashes and melasma. I was given a prescription bleaching creme Benoquin which removed most of the melasma but I have a couple of stubborn spots that won't go away with the creme or tri-luma. I have tried using retinol products faithfully and although my skin is soft the spots are there. Oddly enough as the melasma started to improve the vitiligo kicked in. I don't know if there is a connection.
It has been 4 months know but I am not able to sleep having bad hot flashes should I try and find a Dr. and go back on it? My biggest concern is I can't sleep will this get better in time? I'm just feel lost and not sure what the right answer is there any thing you can advise for me I really just want to get a good night sleep.
Hi, I was on Paxil about 20 mg for about 10 years. I weaned down to 10 mg for a couple of weeks and then off and didn't have a problem. However, the paxil never did help my anxiety (only worked on depression for me). Several people I know of have had no problem with weaning off of it. However, I purposely did not read any websites because I am susceptible to suggestion so if I had read any withdrawal symptoms, I might have suffered them myself.
Face, arms, hands etc HOT and sweating. Ive never had hot flashes. Ive read this morning that ALOT of people have this and when they go off. Some people said it only lasts for a few weeks, some say doesnt go away. Youre not alone. My doctor didnt mention this at all. I take for GAD and panic disorder, gonna stick with it and see.
I also am experiencing very hot flashes. FUN stuff!! I refuse to get back on it, and I am going to try to not take anything. Hopefully I can manage because I don't like being dependent on meds. So I just try to continue my days as normal as possible, and am waiting out these withdrawls.
Hope I can manage my anxiety naturally, and good luck to those who are going through similar situations.
Nausea, constant headache, minimal appetite, cold/hot flashes, clumsy, and just feeling WEIRD! Is there anything I should/can do? Should I resume the Paxil and wean off or is it too late for that now and I just have to suffer thru? It SUCKS! I run my own business and that has been rather challenging feeling like this.
Pregnancy night sweats are similar to hot flashes, although they take place during the night as a woman sleeps as opposed to hot flashes that occur during the day. Night sweats during pregnancy, which is also known as "nocturnal hyperhydrosis" during pregnancy occur because the body´s temperature gauge begins to malfunction as a result of hormonal imbalance that occurs during pregnancy.
She had to have a totally historictimy(sp) at 24-26 because she had cancer, and that through her in to early menopause and so she dealt with the hot flashes for years (she is 51 now) and she finally went to the doctor and it was her body being so out of wack so the doctor put her on some hormones to help balance her out. You might also go to your local herbs store to see if they have anything that might help you out natural but always consult with your doctor.
I had a pacemaker put in about 2 months ago after ungoing 2 ablation procedures for WPW. I have been experience hot flashes during the night and also a few during the day ever since. I am wondering if this could possibly be a side effect of the pacemaker or would it be happening anyway due to my age (52) and menopause.
I was on Paxil for a few years with great results - overnight the clouds parted- but I gained weight and felt bloated and went off twice because of the discomfort (currently off over a year). Coming off was traumatic- hot flashes, anxiety for several months and enough to fear going on again. I am currently doing okay but struggling with some depression- crankiness, loneliness, irritability, trouble focusing, complaining all the time, worried, sad. I just feel generally unpleasant to be around.
I also, recently, have been experiencing the sweating of the face, head and neck. I take Paxil (40mg) once a day and at bed time along with a water pill, Hydrochlorothiazide (25mg). During the day if I exert myself, even the smallest amount, I'm wringing wet. Its disgusting! Unfortunately, it IS a side effect of the Paxil. I was on Effexor from 1987-2001.
Nausea, constant headache, minimal appetite, cold/hot flashes, clumsy, and just feeling WEIRD! Is there anything I should/can do? Should I resume the Paxil and wean off or is it too late for that now and I just have to suffer thru? It SUCKS! I run my own business and that has been rather challenging feeling like this.
The nausea seems to have finally subsided thankfully. I have the hardest time dealing with nausea. I do feel physically better today.
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