Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have had 3 anxiety relapses in 3 years 10 years on paxil (paroxetine) i was anxiety free.weight gain caused switch zoloft then lexap and now zolof i feel horrib?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Psychiatrist: SSRI type meds are great for prevention of panic attacks and other anxiety disorders as well. Perhaps the dose isn't high enough. Zoloft is a great medication for anxiety. Some people need more than just 50mg to feel better. Some patients even are put on more than 200mg a day, which is the max recommended. You may need buspar, (buspirone) as well, relaxation techniques, CBT, no stimulants, adequate sleep,...
Answered 9/14/2018
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If Zoloft didnt help me much with my social anxiety, will Paxil (paroxetine) help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Which is better for anxiety - Zoloft or Paxil (paroxetine)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safer to be on Paxil (paroxetine) 20mg or Zoloft 100mg for anxiety? Are those comparable doses?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would you recommend Zoloft or Lexapro for gad and social anxiety? I have been on Lexapro and felt less 'numbed' to everything than when i was on Paxil (paroxetine)
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is there a drug that works as good as Paxil (paroxetine) for anxiety and panic? Have had luck with it in past but gained huge amount of weight. Zoloft was a no go
I have suffered from generalized anxiety syndrome and depression. for years. I was on Paxil for 12 years symptom free, but because of weight gain was put on Zoloft five years ago, which gave up after 2 years. Then Lexapro, which worked for only 1 year,
I've been taking Zoloft for 2 months now .It worked well for depression but not for anxiety. Will Paxil (paroxetine) give me better results with my social anxiety?
I need to find ssri that will work for severe anxiety. Paxil (paroxetine) made me gain lbs,lexapro and Zoloft stopped working . Would celexa work. Others?
Paxil (paroxetine) 30mgs for 4mos. Switched to Zoloft 1wk ago. No taper. High anxiety, crying, nauseous, no appetite, trouble sleeping. Is this Paxil (paroxetine) withdrawal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
