Posted by lmoore on December 21, 2002, at 19:49:02
In reply to Re: Paxil withdrawl breaking point - please help, posted by katiemom on December 16, 2002, at 14:23:53
I was on Paxil for six months. The decision was made to stop and I accelerated my own decreasing dosage schedule. I spent only two weeks decreasing from 37.5 mg every day to no Paxil at all. I had very uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms for approximately 1 week. Then, each day got better and better. I still had the symptoms, but they were tolerable. Now, after 4 weeks completely off the Paxil I feel mostly withdrawal symptom free.
I was supposed to switch to Remeron but had such a scare with the Paxil withdrawal that I held off. I discussed this with my pdoc and he was very open to me just staying on the Seroquel 25 mg at bedtime and keeping the Remeron in the drawer if that is what I wanted. He said Remeron is fairly fast acting and that often results are seen within one week. I have the option to start the Remeron whenever I feel I need to. It has just been so many years since I've been off AD meds that I am kinda wondering how I might do off of them.
I just want to encourage you regarding the Paxil withdrawal. It really does get better if you just hang in there. At least it has with me. I have occasional "zaps", but otherwise feel just fine now. Drink lots of water and take walks if at all possible. The exercise does wonders.
Best Wishes
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