Panic Attacks Support Group

Is it Celapro? The second time I had to take Paxil I noticed that I felt really foggy and I experianced tremors. I don't remember being this sensisive the first time around. Hang in there!! It gets better in 4-6 weeks.

I meant Celaxpro

I always feel weird on meds when I start. I always have panic attacks about starting new drugs, even though they're supposed to help with panic in the long run! With most of them, the side effects wear off after a few weeks, or you get used to them and find it's better to have a few side effects than the crippling bouts of full-on panic attacks. I've been trying different drugs on and off for the last fifteen years. I think i've just found the one that suits me best, Cymbalta. And, I do feel weird on that too, but it does get better. If you can get through the first couple of weeks, you'll be able to see just how well (or not) it's helping your panic. Good luck!

I find the first few weeks usually feel weird on new meds and sleepy.

hi..Zoloft is not a hard medicine. i took it for a long time maybe a the begining BUT to stop all kind of antidepressant is quite hard. the medicines makes you feel weird in the first weeks then you get used to.
good luck

It sounds like it might be Cymbalta. Thats supposed to be a really strong med. i have yet to experience harsh side effects from starting meds - and ive been on quite a few. I wish you the best of luck!

In response to ZenEm: I know exactly what you mean about receiving panic attacks before or when starting a new med! haha.

It is normal to feel weird, more nervous, or out of it when you are starting SSRI's. Some people need the addition of a benzodiazepine in order to tolerate the increase in anxiety that can happen sometimes. Ask your doctor about this if your anxiety gets worse.

It can take a month for the medication to kick in, so don't worry if you don't feel better right away. Remember as well, that everyone is different and just because one person reports a problem with a drug it doesn't mean that you will have that same problem.

Hi,

When I was first taking medication, I also felt weird because I wasn't used to taking a lot of medicinal drugs. I even had a difficult time swallowing pills before and preferred syrup instead. But eventually, I got the hang of it and right now, I'm just treating my medication as some sort of vitamins instead of thinking of them as psychological drugs.

Regards,
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There are so many different SSRI's out there. If you feel that you can not tolerate the side effects, there are more you can try. I could not tolerate the side effects of Zoloft and Lexapro. They made my PA much worse. Finally I gave it another try and prozac is the one for me. Of course I had to deal with the side effects while getting it in my system, but it wasn't as bad as the other meds. Every person is different and our systems deal with meds differently. DOn't give up. You will find the right one for you. Hang in there! We are here for you!