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Posted by marcus1968 on November 5, 2013, at 9:06:17
Hello I am having a hell of a time finding a replacement for my Lexapro which worked well for 6 years now seems to do nothing except make me more anxious?? I used paxil from 1997 -2008 and I didn't have many depressive issues in that time but it seems these days no one talks about it anymore?? Remeron has been good for sleep but not as an antidepressant and just gone last week on Effexor and I have terrible headaches and tingling hands so I stopped that also?? so anyone still on PAXIL???
Posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2013, at 9:28:34
In reply to PAXIL still relevant???, posted by marcus1968 on November 5, 2013, at 9:06:17
No was the first ad I took at only l0mg. Took for about 2 years and went off it as didn't need it anymore. I don't see why you couldn't try it? Phillipa
Posted by SLS on November 5, 2013, at 9:50:37
In reply to PAXIL still relevant???, posted by marcus1968 on November 5, 2013, at 9:06:17
I think Paxil has gone out of favor because its side effects are often more troublesome than those of other SRIs. Paxil is the most potent SSRI as an inhibitor of serotonin reuptake. It is known to be responsible for birth defects. However, for some people, it is the most potent antidepressant and anti-GAD drug. Unfortunately, it often occurs that when someone discontinues Paxil, it does not work as well when it is restarted.
You could try adding Wellbutrin or Abilify to a SRI. I'm sorry to hear that Lexapro has turned foul on you. Yours is not the first report of someone experiencing anxiety after being on Lexapro for an extended period of time.
- Scott
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