Question 1

if lexapro and celexa make you really sick (diarreah, nausea, insomnia and feeling like a zombie), will paxil (paroxetine) also make you sick.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Paxil (paroxetine) is in the same class of drugs as Lexapro and celexa, with a similar side effect profile. Starting with a low dose may help minimize the side effects. Another strategy is to try a drug form a different class.

Question 2

what is it like to quit using paxil (paroxetine) cr?

Accepted Answer

Stopping Paxil (paroxetine): Stopping Paxil (paroxetine) abruptly can cause a discontinuation syndrome with multiple physical symptoms and increase chance of relapse. Suggest consulting with treating physician prior to attempting to stop medication.

Question 3

is it bad to miss weeks of paxil (paroxetine) then start back up i've been doing that do a while now i've been off paxil (paroxetine) for like 2 weeks again and i'm getting bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should resume your Paxil (paroxetine) under the guidance of a physician as soon as possible.

Question 4

what does extended release tablets mean?like paxil (paroxetine)?thanks...

Accepted Answer

Time release: Xtended release tablets are simply tablets that are time release medication that release a steady dose of the medication over a 24 hour period, rather than the shorter acting versions that have to be taken two to three times daily.  Time-release meds generally provide a better, steady drug level in the body over a 24-hour period.

Question 5

i switched from paxil 40mg to lexapro10mg 3 weeks ago. i feel like i'm not taking anything at all now. are these meds equivalent?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: 10mg of Lexapro is most likely about half the dose of the Paxil 40mg  that you were taking but it depends on how your body handles each of them. Paxil in particular also leaves your body very quickly so after 3 weeks there in no more Paxil left. You will probably need to increase your Lexapro dose of you are feeling nothing from 10mg.

Question 6

i have been on paxil (paroxetine) twice before. now is my 3rd time. 4 weeks in, i can't see a difference like before. has my system got used to it?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps Call yr doc: There is fairly good data that if one sri (the family of medications that Paxil (paroxetine) is in) doesn't work, another member of that family may help (prozac, zoloft, celexa). There are also many other options in terms of medications for anxiety and depression.    Here is a good link from the mayo clinic about this topic:

http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/antidepressants/an01312.

Question 7

my medication last week changed from paxil to valdoxan 25 mg i now feel like i did at the beginning i cant go on. could it be the sudden change?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Please call your prescriber, this is the information they need to mangage your medication with you.

Question 8

will paxil (paroxetine) always make me feel like this cuz right now i'm so sleepy i can't even function, and how long does it linger in the system i?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment symptom: Your sleepiness may be an adjustment side effect to paxil, (paroxetine) and it may disappear in time. You may wish to take the medication at night instead of morning, and use this side effect to your advantage. Paxil (paroxetine) has a short "half life;" this means it's out of your system pretty quickly, i.e., in days. Call your doctor if simply holding steady doesn't seem to be a reasonable option for you. Good luck.

Question 9

with what medications cant paxil be taken with?

Accepted Answer

: The list of medications that interact with Paxil is extremely long.  Also, some medications on that list may still be okay to take in combination with Paxil under a doctor’s careful management.  Ask your pharmacist for a list of medications that interact with Paxil and discuss all medications and supplements with your doctor.

Question 10

what are signs of overdose on paxil (paroxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Overdose paxil (paroxetine): Signs and symptoms of paroxetine (paxil) overdose include tremors, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, sweating, altered mental status, seizures, increased deep tendon reflexes, arrhythmias, and low blood pressure. Death is rare and has typically been described in patients taking multiple medications.

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If lexapro and celexa make you really sick (diarreah, nausea, insomnia and feeling like a zombie), will paxil (paroxetine) also make you sick.

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What is it like to quit using paxil (paroxetine) cr?

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Is it bad to miss weeks of paxil (paroxetine) then start back up i've been doing that do a while now i've been off paxil (paroxetine) for like 2 weeks again and i'm getting bad?

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What does extended release tablets mean?like paxil (paroxetine)?thanks...

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I switched from paxil 40mg to lexapro10mg 3 weeks ago. i feel like i'm not taking anything at all now. are these meds equivalent?

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I have been on paxil (paroxetine) twice before. now is my 3rd time. 4 weeks in, i can't see a difference like before. has my system got used to it?

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My medication last week changed from paxil to valdoxan 25 mg i now feel like i did at the beginning i cant go on. could it be the sudden change?

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Will paxil (paroxetine) always make me feel like this cuz right now i'm so sleepy i can't even function, and how long does it linger in the system i?

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With what medications cant paxil be taken with?

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What are signs of overdose on paxil (paroxetine)?

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