I couldn't handle it and had a break down on 9 mg and then went back to 10 and 2 weeks later had another one and needless to say I am back up to 14 and doing...
hi There Taking paxil every other day is about the worst thing you can do. it has a half life of 21 hours. taking it every 48 hours will plummett the amount in...
... Beverly and Beth: That makes total sense (the every other day method). I wish my doctor had told me so. Fortunately it has been only a few days of the...
it has been so helpful your ideas im going to try after everything settles down again .and this time a daily dose ......no skipping days.thought i was going...
Hello everyone, My story is the same as everyones, a doctor told me that this was the miracle drug that would help with my slight depression and anxiety. I was...
Well done,you've done a great job (Im jealous) This is my 3rd try to come off PaxHELL " I LIKE THAT". The 1st and 2nd times were by cutting down on my tabs but...
Hello; I am trying desperately to get off of Paxil. I have taken it for quite a few years now. I cut back to half my dose for the past couple of years but have...
Hi There!
First....you absolutely can not take paxil every other day. It has a half l= ife of 21 hours. So in 21 hours you only have half the amount in your...
Thanks for your help. I'm going to get in touch with my doctor and try and get some liquid.I'm determined to do this so I'll keep trying until I find a way....
HIya Lillian, What Bev says is right hun, not being stable on any dose is messing with your serotonin levels which leads to the feelings you're getting. Do get...
Unfortunately...you are not alone. there are just tons and tons of US out t= here.
the other things you might consider is the "usual supplements"
fish oil -...
Hiya hun,re Detox,I just found out about 30 mins ago about not taking anything to detox until free of paxil or any other SSRI and you have re confirmed...
Hey there Jo! I find that i can still push out some detox if i take various supplements. MSM, Milk Thistle, even Glycine. Im not sure if its paxili detox or...
Hello Out there, I was wondering if anyone has experienced shortness of breath since getting off Paxil. I have been off of it for about 3 weeks now (this is...
Hi Laura shortness of breath can be due to lots of things....but if you are just getting off paxil it certainly can be due to that. Many people experience...
Beverly, Thank you for the piece of mind. Do you know of any natural ways of rebuilding seratonin levels. I know that some foods like chocolate and red wines...
Hiya hun, I hope you're over that upset from your last session,it must have needed to come out! I've stopped my reduction for a while longer as a very dear...
Hi Laura...you are very welcome!! It gives me a lot of pleasure to help folks have an easier recovery than i did!! Serotonin foods....White meat turkey!!!...
Hi Jo! So sorry to hear about your friend. that is always so hard. you are right to wait to do another reduction until you are better prepared for it. I keep...
hi its pontlyn aka linda im currently in my depression phase of withdrawal i find this the last stage usually month 4 after last taper usually i have a month...
I actually did find that just a few mg has had effect. I noticed a difference in how I was feeling & side effects when I reduced from 5 to 2.5, then again...
Thanks, Jo! You can read the note I sent to Dave detailing the effects I experienced by reducing past 5mg. What is that SJW you refered to ... Saint Johns...
Hello pet,You've done so well so far so please dont feel depondent.I know you want rid of this evil drug but to rush things now could be hazardous for you and...
Hi Pontlyn, I went through the same things from 1997 till 2002. I was on Paxil 20 mg. I did not taper off when I quit and had serious problems (shivering,...
Dear All, I notice that a few of you dedicated volnteers here have been tending to the questions posted by new readers. Generally the help is needed pretty...
levothyroxine sodium I've just heard that a family member is going on this drug. I had thought it was a drug in the same family as Paxil, but it seems maybe...
Hi Dave,This is given to patients who have "Hyper thyroidism" its replenishes the hormones lost in under active thyroids.Its not an SSRI or any sort of AD or...
That would be very helpful! I don't want it to get too technical for you, but could the daily/weekly FAQ also link to 1 or 2 reliable sites where someone...
Its a good idea to include the website references. Lets all work together to decide the content of the FAQ. Does anyone want to take a first cut at it? To...
