Paxil CR/Paroxetine ER question

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Just_a_girl

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Joined : Nov 2010

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Posted 11/22/2010 6:28 PM (GMT 0)

I am currently taking paroxetine, the generic of Paxil, and was wondering if anyone else on here was using it.

Im curious about two things:

1. how long do you have to be on it before you stop feeling nauseous? Ive been taing it since probably the beginning of October and I get nauseous on occasions and im wondering if its still a side effect of the drug or something else... and

2. Since its all but completely killed my sex drive how do you deal with not being in the mood when your partner is? I know my husband is super supportive in dealing with my anxiety, but now that ive been on this drug I have zero desire. Ive tried telling him that its not him, but I know hes kinds feeling badly not being with me like we used to be.. so how do you and your partner deal with it?

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Posted 11/22/2010 8:55 PM (GMT 0)

Hey Just_a_girl,

It's tough when one of your side effects affects your relationship. It's great though that you have a supportive husband. Not everyone is so fortunate. Hopefully you can find ways to be romantic and connect even if not in the same exact way you used to. In other words, you may want to try something different (something new or even something that you haven't done in years)... and don't forget to be patient with yourself as it may take you longer than you're used to to get going.

Have you seen this thread? It's about loss of libido:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=1948929

As far as the Paxil.... I'm not a doctor, but the usual time to feel the benefits if you've been on the same amount and it's a "therapeutic" amount is 4-8 weeks. I would therefore think you'd be starting to feel some benefits around now. If you're concerned about the nausea you can always call your doctor. That's why they're there. Do you take the Paxil with food?

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