Panic Attacks Support Group
A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...
My doctor prescribed me Paxil, but im debating on whether or not to take it because, I've read some negative reviews such as weight gain on here. Can someone give me some insight about paxil and whether or not its worth taking. I was prescribed 20mg.. Thanks for the responses
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
these have no direct effect on your weight at all
however paxil is said to be more difficult to eventually quit than other prozac types, see paxil discontinuation syndrome on the net via a search engine
I would be asking doc for generic prozac, easier to eventually quit and perhaps cheaper
getting off of it means going through hell. seriously think twice before taking this drug...
*You* are different from *everyone* else. It may or may not do that to you.
As far as weight gain is concerned I *did* gain 15 pounds. But, again, that was me.
If you feel at all uncomfortable, ask your Doctor about other antidepressants. There are many out there. Also keep in mind that prozac type AD's are more of an "Happy Pill." And can sometimes, but not always cause more anxiety.
Your best bet is to speak with your p-doc and settle it before taking something you don't feel right with.
Let us know how it goes.
xxx