Thank you scardeycat. I will in fact try to get some direction from the college on call....
PS. I do feel good on the paxil for the most part. Mainly it is the weight gain and daily withdrawals a couple of hours just before each dose due to fast metabolism that is bothersome....
Hi! I am foolishly again trying to crossover from paxil to escitalopram due to unwanted weight gain. I am in the early stages after two years back on paxil FROM escitalopram that did nothing for my...
I just want to add that no matter what you do find that seem to give a mood lift; if it works and you feel much better it doesn't matter if it is natural or pharmacy labeled. The important thing that...
HI! In response to your question of why 'I' got tested; it was recommended by my physician. I was having very untreatable anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed with homozygous; and did try the...
Thanks again Karen. We shall see if that is the problem or just not enough medicine as I am still on such a small dose of 25 mgs. Paxil Increasing soon....
In what way do you find it gives you support Karen?...
HI! I am wondering since I have been back on the Paxil if I may need a mood stabilizer. I feel as though I am never on the same page as far as goals for employment. I don't know what is going on ;...
HI Karen, Good to hear from you. Funny thing...I did not have that aweful feeling today with regard to hopelessness or even the gutt wrenching knot anxiety. I skipped the estrogen for the day and...
I don't know if it has pooped out for certain....it might be in that stage though. ??? I do know my brain feels calmer and I don't have the anxiety issues from the time it it kicks in the evening...
If you don't mind my asking...which AD are you taking it with and how much of each are you taking. I took that in the past without realizing it with a vitamin packet I used. I wonder if that is why I...
It has been about three months since I crossed over from the escitalopram to the paxil. For a while I was feeling pretty good as far as the depression went. I never did resolve the gutt wrenching...
Kristy, I have been reading your posts of getting off of the cymbalta. I suffer with panic and depression. I have also been on and off different antidepressants. My response to your past and recent...
Thanks for the update and all of the information about your medicine genetic tests. I do believe those are worthwhile. Though I have never had that done I can see myself that not every medicine fits...
Good morning Alice-----; I haven't seen a recent post. How are you doing?...
HI! I am on paraxotine(Paxil). I went off of it 7/8 years ago and have tried a few different ones along with every supplement under the sun; but no help-just survival. I have been feeling improvement...
I am glad you are seeing a ray of some depression lifting. I myself feel much better that I did on the escitalopram; but as with most depression, I go up and down with my energy levels. My take is as...
I think genetic testing is a great thing; and even greater that you can have assess tot hat wherever you are. I had genetic testing done to determine if I had a genetic mutated gene or two that...
Thanks SC!!...
A little over 2 weeks on the paxil-4 days on the full 20 mgs. Still on the clonazopram. I have a break through day of no panic this past Friday then the pani has returned. It could be the washout of...
I read in another post that someone else take the zoloft for anxiety and panic; and augments the wellbutrin for the depression piece because the zoloft does not help that too well.....
I think for one you didn't give the Cymbalta long enough to work fully; and when you dicided to make the switch you you dropped and added to quickly. Even though SSRI's are supposed be from the same...
I myself have never taken Cymbalta, but am also in the midst of crossing over through a slow taper of two AD's. I have been through my share of dropping and starting or quitting cold turkey; so I...
I did get a a call from the nurse this morning. The instructions were for me to completely drop the rest of the escitalopram and add the 10 more mgs of Paxil. But I had already begun with only half...
Jakes's mom-no I don't think it is food related. There is nothing I do or don't eat that causes that feeling. It is more the feeling that you get when you are going into a panic attack. The emotional...
It has been 8 days since I began the crossover with a downward/upward taper. I am still at 10 mgs. of Paxil and 5 Mgs. of escitalopram; with the clonazopram 0.3150 mgs. am and pm, as a bridge. I feel...
PS Gypsy girl. I did just read something about effexor requiring a slower taper to reduce the discontinuation symptoms. Ask your doctor about this. Maybe you are not going slow enough with cross...
gypsygirl, I hear your emotions. I am on my 6th day of a crossover. Some days I have a lot of energy and motivation and others I feel lazy, or full of anxiety. So you see I have had some good days,...
Well I reached the point of not being able to take the down and very down emotions. My PCP heard my need to go back to the Paxil after 6/7 long years of trying to survive without it; even though my...
Karen its is me, Matina. I do take meds. 10 mgs. Escitalopram and .03750 clonazopram am and pm. Sometimes methylated b12 but have all but giving up on anything working anymore; even thoug I have only...
Haven't written in a few. I have been feeling like I am slipping away again. Tired of not getting better again and staying better, lazy, withdrawn, anxiety is up, brain is not working very well...
Hibee; If escitalopram worked so well for you; why did you stop? And does prozac cause anxiety as I have heard?...
Hey Stacey! I do see patterns-but what to do about them...... I think the lexapro-escitalopram had made things worse for me and my family agrees and has agreed for years. First-I can't sleep as well...
Bluecat: Thanks you for you input. I have been on the zoloft before. Actually three times with different combinations and reactions. By itself it did not seem to help my depression much; but helped...
Here I am still vacillating about switching my non useful medicine of escitalopram; because it does not help my anxiety or panic, and barely assists with the depression on the 10 mg. dose. So as most...
I had surgery while I was on Paxil years ago and all was fine. I may have had to skip a day I can't remember; but I am still here : )...
You should see your PCP and have them look at it. It could be fungus-really. It happened to someone I know and they needed a prescription. It has nothing to do with cleanliness. But he scratching...
Awww.....Stacey; I am beginning to wonder if it is the lexapro itself that has either pooped out or just doesn't work with our chemistry. I am taking Karen's advise and researching for psychiatrists...
Thanks for that advice. I just researched and my med prescriber is a nurse practitioner and so not board certified either. He has been doing this work for years and is experienced; but I think you...
The summer came and is nearly gone here in New England; and I have done nothing nor wanted to nothing. I have a 16 1/2 year old daughter that needs her mom back. Life is marching forward and I need...
You too other sideof 60. We are going to find our way. : )...
Thanks Stacy....Wouldn't it be great. My son still keeps telling me to just get back onto the paxil. I am heading into that direction if the doctor will okay it. If it fails then I will try another...
Well here I am....My story hasn't changed much from my posts on other topics. Quick synopsis: I have been on lexapro 10 to 20 mg's back and forth in combination with clonazopram. Occassionally once...
If you feel better with regard the the depression by he time you get to the 8 weeks on lexapro you can talk to your doctor if the anxiety is still ongoing. But I agree - stay where you are until you...
Truly sorry for your loss and grief. Please try to receive the words spoken to you from here from all who respond. They come from those who have battled the sadness and hopeless feelings to some...
Hi Willi, I take the lexapro and have for the most part for 6 years. I have really never been able to take it without the clonazopram addition unless I increase the lexapro dose to 15 or 20 mgs. Then...
Not doing so well. I have stayed away for a while. Probably should do a new post....
Good morning Willi. I have been reading your posts from start to recent. I too am on Lexapro, but this not about whether it helps me or doesn't these days. It is to share about my start up...
Good morning Willi!! It has been a while since you have posted. How are you doing?...
Boundaries are good :)...