It can't be as bad as the headache I've had for 3 days. Coming off Paxil - DO NOT WANT. *hugs self*
I think maybe I might kill myself.
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Posts: 4322 (08/27/2008 8:29 PM) |
Did you go cold turkey?
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Posts: 7997 (08/27/2008 8:29 PM) |
You should taper off it. Don't just quit taking it.
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Posts: 29585 (08/27/2008 8:30 PM) |
HECK NO. I'm following my doctor's plan. I do not have a death wish, despite my post title.
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Posts: 29586 (08/27/2008 8:30 PM) |
Double post. I'm not quitting cold turkey, though. I'm working with my doctor on this. I've taken the stuff since I was 16 so I know about all the
bad crap.
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Posts: 14414 (08/27/2008 8:30 PM) JJB Smartass '08 |
OMG. Why are you doing that?!
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Posts: 4323 (08/27/2008 8:30 PM) |
Ok, good. I went cold turkey once and my body had a meltdown freakout of sorts. Definitely easier to taper
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Posts: 6998 (08/27/2008 8:30 PM) |
I thought this was going to be a serious suicide post.
 I hope you feel
better soon. 
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Posts: 21908 (08/27/2008 8:31 PM) |
I've heard bad things about Paxil's side effects. Just
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Posts: 29587 (08/27/2008 8:32 PM) |
I've taken it for 7 years because, for some reason, it stops the seizures I used to have. A few years ago I tried to come off of it to see if the seizures
have stopped and they hadn't. Now we're trying again. If they haven't stopped, I'm going to start taking another drug for it that doesn't
have as harsh side effects.
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Posts: 21909 (08/27/2008 8:33 PM) |
I didn't know you used to have seizures. Do you know what other drug they might use to help, if necessary?
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Posts: 29588 (08/27/2008 8:39 PM) |
I was about 12 when they started so they were under control by the time I was a JJBer.
And it will depend on how I feel post-Paxil, but we discussed
Topamax and...Luminol, I think? I'm not crazy about the Luminol because apparently it can cause mood changes, but we'll see. He said there are a lot of
options that don't include SSRIs. If I need something more like an SSRI then we'll try Wellbutrin, although it can be tricky with seizures too.
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Posts: 21912 (08/27/2008 8:44 PM) |
I take Neurontin and Keppra for my seizures, and then Lexapro for depression. Hopefully, though, you can taper off the Paxil successfully, and then have no
seizure problems either. Good luck with everything!
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Posts: 14419 (08/27/2008 8:50 PM) JJB Smartass '08 |
So, do you not do the half a pill for a week then no pills after?
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Posts: 3761 (08/27/2008 9:32 PM) |
I'm sorry. I've been through that before. Coming of Paxil is HELL on Earth!
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Posts: 29591 (08/27/2008 10:07 PM) |
I'm doing 3/4 of a pill for 2 weeks, then a half a pill for 2 weeks, then 1/4 for two weeks, etc. Yeah I know it sounds slow, but the stuff is HELL to get
off.
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Posts: 11289 (08/27/2008 10:08 PM) |
ooooooooooh I wish I hadn't read this. I want so so badly to come off my paxil, but this is what I fear.
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Posts: 29593 (08/27/2008 10:10 PM) |
Becky, just take is as slow as you need to and know there is light at the end of the tunnel. At least thats what I keep telling myself.
But go SLOW. There
is no need to rush the process.
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Posts: 11290 (08/27/2008 10:12 PM) |
yeah. I'm doing student teaching for the next 3 sems... so not until after that. Then I'll be a new teacher, so I'll prob wait a little bit after
that too.
who knows. I moved myself down to the lowest dosage last year, now its just a timing thing.
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Posts: 29599 (08/27/2008 10:15 PM) |
I wish I had been able to do it in college during summer break, when I was just taking one class or something. I'm working now which I definitely think is
better than when I was in college taking 6 classes a semester.
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