How long have you been on Paxil Seroxat?

I have been on Seroxat – UK name for Paxil – for 15 years and hit what is called ‘poop-out’. I was more ill taking it than before I started taking it, with lots of symptoms I could never have imagined, they are so horrible.

Is it possible to get off of Paxil?

Thanks Chuck appreciate your reply life’s a living hell at the moment :- ( ( Took Paxil for over 20 years and got off 100 percent 5 years ago. I will never poison myself with that garbage again. I take 0 meds and I do not even drink alcohol or caffeine.

How many user reviews are there for Paxil?

83 ratings from 85 user reviews. Compare all 34 medications used in the treatment of Panic Disorder. “Taken daily for nearly 20 years. PRO’S: Worked great for my panic attacks, anxiety, and anger symptoms.

When to stop Paxil 20mg and Wellbutrin 150mg?

My GP told me to stop Paxil 20mg and start Wellbutrin 150mg with no tapering of the Paxil. I am now having severe withdrawal symptoms from … read more I was taking xanax 1mg 2x daily. My doctor dropped it to.5mg I was taking xanax 1mg 2x daily. My doctor dropped it to.5mg in the am and 1 mg at night, made me feel terrible.

What should I expect when I start taking Paxil?

– More likely to decrease your sexual appetite and delay or prevent ejaculation than other antidepressants. – Like most antidepressants, Paxil (paroxetine) has a high risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children and adolescents. – May not be appropriate for you if you are elderly or suffer from dementia.

Is Paxil safe to take?

Avoid alcohol and drugs while taking Paxil as they may decrease the benefits. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose to begin with and increase it if needed. Paxil is safe and effective when taken as directed. There are no known risks from long-term use.

Is Paxil a scheduled drug?

Paxil (paroxetine) is classified as a Schedule V drug, which means that the drug has a low addictive quality and a largely accepted medical use. Based on the amount of drug that is involved, possession of Paxil without a prescription can result in thousands of dollars of fines and a prison sentence.

How fast does Paxil work for anxiety?

In brief: IT TAKES 2TO3 WEEKS. For anxiety you hae to take paxilat least two weeks and sometimes more to see any effect, and if there is poor responce or none the dose can be incresesd every 4 weeks to see the desirable effect.

How to get help for anxiety from Paxil?

If you are on Facebook get help from one of the Seroxat or Paxil sites, because nobody, not your doctor or psychiatrist will admit this drug is as awful as it is. Research it on Google but remember, your hormone receptors are badly damaged and will take two years minimum to heal, and you cannot rush it.

How often can you take 1mg of Paxil?

You cannot rush this or you will simply give up, return to your high dose and feel demoralised. Get liquid Paxil from your doctor and drop by 1mg every4 – 6 weeks. If you are on Facebook get help from one of the Seroxat or Paxil sites, because nobody, not your doctor or psychiatrist will admit this drug is as awful as it is.

How old do you have to be to take Paxil?

SSRIs treat depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Doctors usually do not recommend that children or adolescents less than 18 years old use Paxil. However, they can prescribe Paxil to people under 18 years old for OCD and social anxiety disorder.

How long do you have to take Paxil to have withdrawal symptoms?

A significant proportion of the people taking Paxil and other SSRIs for a long enough period of time experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit or reduce their dose. About 50% of people on antidepressants have been taking them for over five years. 1  and one in four has been on them for ten or more years. 1 

I have been on Seroxat – UK name for Paxil – for 15 years and hit what is called ‘poop-out’. I was more ill taking it than before I started taking it, with lots of symptoms I could never have imagined, they are so horrible.

How often to take Paxil for generalized anxiety disorder?

Doctors will recommend immediate release tablets of Paxil for treating people with generalized anxiety disorder. The starting and continued dose is 20 mg/day, and doctors have found no evidence that higher dosages provide further benefits. When treating people with OCD, doctors will choose immediate release tablets of Paxil.