The Drug Paxel ( Archived) (40)

Xanax is another one.You have to get weaned off that or you won't go to sleep for days.
Do what the doctor says..you must!!!!

Did you talk to your doctor or get a second opinion about Fosamax. I don't know nothing about it but if it has side effects you would have to decide if it is worth it.

we were trying to give a bit of advise mate whats your problem if u dont like the bunch on here then u know what to do a ---- off always one ?good luck to u

she needed abit of comfort and advice so we gave her it il think u find we did advise to get proper help

I think you should try to get off of it. Not cold turkey though. The problem is your doctor isn't of like mind
All these F*kkin' drugs are highly addictive and require managed reduction. Otherwise scary, dangerous side effects. Like the zapping you had.
Most doctors would give you I forgot the medical term for it but Valium for the sleeping pill drugs. I know there's something for Paxil too, I just saw it the other day
as I have an old GF who takes that for anxiety too. Go look it up
We aren't supposed to post links are we? It's Wiki-something.
Great write up on Paxil, withdrawal, etc.

i agree with u mate she can come of it i was addicted to valium sleeping pills anti ds and others illegal it took me awhile to come off six weeks of hell in a hospital with hardly any sleep but i did it and so can she i wish her good luck

you doctor is the best guide.. all medications have potential sideeffects and no one should try to wean them or stop them by themselves ... in some cases it could be dangerous.

Life is beautiful dear .... its like a paintbox ... with all the shades in there ... you just need to look at the grey ones as just another color...

you wil see there r a lot of people with issues all around the place ..... everywhere ..... part of life ... smile , walk with your head held up and consult your doctor in this regard.

Its spelled- P A X I L, not "E L"

If you read about Paxil, or any Antidepressant you will see that NONE are designed for long term use. They have not been tested for safety of long term use and they have not been tested to see if they damage organs or the brain. The possible and more probable side effects should be enough to scare anyone from using them. Some of the side effecta are- Depression, Anxiety and Suicide....Isn't that what it is supposed to cure?

Donald Rumsfeld was instrumental in reducing US FDA drug approval times from 7 years to 9 months. Google "Donald Rumsfeld, FDA, Nutrasweet" to read about that and how Nutrasweet and Splenda/"Sucralose" came out of chemical weapons research and are very dangerous to the point people have dropped dead from using them.

Don't just Google- "Paxil" Google- "Paxil side effects" or "Antidepressants brain damage" "paxil danger side effects" (no quotation marks)

Yes, depression causes suicidal thoughts, and suicidal thoughts cause Suicide .If you are having them while on AD's then how can the AD's be working? Are you better than you were before taking them?

All AD's contain sedatives, I think these are what people feel as relief when they get on AD's. The drug is not supposed to kick in for about 4 weeks, yet people feel better in just a few days. In 6 to 9 months time they often are "flat" or backslide into deeper depression.

Paxil is hard to get off of, but they all are, which makes you wonder why they say they are safe. Paxil needs to be reduced over a 3 to4 week period(this does not mean you have to take it every day, bu the dose should be lowered)and the person needs to have a support system(good friends) to help then through the brain zapping, feeling of pressure in the head, pounding headaches, suicidal thoughts, hysteria, crying, confusion, doubt, etc. for at least a month if not 2 or 3. It will still take 6-8 months before the person feels half way normal and 2-3 years before they feel "better"

These drugs were called "the miracle drugs" "a new class of AD's" but this was just big pharma marketing. Thse drugs are very dangerous.

I have known a few people that took their own life while on them long term.

Doctors get ALL expense paid trips to the Islands etc. for pushing these drugs, and the more they prescribe the more trips they get. This is outrageous, people should be beating down their reps doors to get this stopped.

Remember, you are in control of your life, not your doctor. Do tell your doctor if you plan on weaning yourself off these drugs, do read up about it, and most defiantly do have a support system in place for at least 2 months. Fight the urge to stay on them, that is just addiction fighting back.

Look into alternative treatments(diet, exercise, herbal, supplements etc.) to fight anxiety. There is lots of info out there now and many things work. You have to change something to get results. If you have money start with massage, a sauna or hot tub. Learn deep breathing exercises. Get out and walk, go to museums, events, lectures, keep your mind occupied.

I definitely wouldn't try to take yourself off of it, Kitty. If you are unsure about its effects on you, maybe ask your doctor if there's another med you can try without the effects.

I have a friend who tried to take herself off of Effexor and that seriously screwed her up so much that she ended up in the hospital.

Work with your doc with your concerns. I agree with the doc that its depression that caused suicide, not the med; all the med "PROBABLY" (since I'm not a doc or pharmacist) does is take away that anxiety that people get along with suicidal thoughts and makes it easier to just do it.

Talk to your doc, hon. I'm sure there's other alternatives if you don't care for the way this one makes you feel....