Paxil and caffiene

blueboy83

Regular Member

Joined : Mar 2009

Posts : 46

Posted 5/15/2009 11:34 AM (GMT 0)

I'm currently on 40 mg of Paxil and have been doing alright. I have increased my caffiene intake because I like sodas:( I have averaged about 6 hours of sleep at night this week and have been dragging. I also have pre-hypertension and noticed that stiff, uncomfortable feeling in my neck return. Does caffiene effect how AD's work? I feel tired, a bit blue, but nothing I can't handle yet.... What do you all think?

stkitt

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Joined : Apr 2007

Posts : 32602

Posted 5/15/2009 12:01 PM (GMT 0)

Good Morning blueboy,

I think you have a good point, the caffeine is adding to your problems. As far as Paxil, there's no question about the stimulant effect of Paxil..it's real. I have been on this med and could not stay on it for the very reasons you have noted. Lack of sleep is always a big issue for me and I also have anxiety so any mediction that may cause over stimulation is not good for me.

You may want to discuss your concerns with your physician.

Take care,
Kitt

JoeCal

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Joined : Apr 2009

Posts : 32

Posted 5/15/2009 2:34 PM (GMT 0)

I have heard that soda is just bad for the brain and overall health. Coffee is OK in the morning. They say it can improve short-term memory. Eating a better diet is going to improve your health including your brain. Soda is basicly sugar, chemicals and water... not good for the body at all. Take care.

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