Posted by mills on November 11, 2002, at 12:50:28
In reply to Re: Paxil to Lexapro--Let's see, salvation or sex??, posted by markmn on November 11, 2002, at 11:50:29
Well, I switched from 40 mg of Paxil (I'm crazier than most, you see), to, now, 30 mg of Lexapro. The most important thing about getting off of Paxil is go very very slowwwwwwwwwwwly; do not rush it; I would say if you experience the negative symptoms, you need to go slower, if that's possible;
as far as Paxil vs Lex, so far I'll take Paxil for efficacy; it saved my life, but the sexual side effects were unacceptable; I have just gone to 30 mg of lex and my mood has improved considerably, but my head is weird, and I hope it levels out; I'll let you know
> I am in the midst of switching from Paxil (15mg) to Lex (10mg). I'm certainly having withdrawal from the Paxil even though I was on such a low dose. I'm extremely irritable and foggy headed. I've also expirienced some facial numbness? Why the heck not? Any suggestions for dealing with these symptoms?
> Anyway, it's been six days since I started the Lex and nothing yet. I suppose it hasn't kicked in. I've heard good things about it and hope that it will take effect soon. How is everyone else doing with the Paxil to Lex switch?
>
> -mark
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