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Sergey Fedorov
Q. How long does severe Paxil withdrawal last after I stop taking the drug?
A. Most Internet sources are reporting anywhere between two to six weeks.
However a sizeable minority of my respondents has reported that it took them 12+ weeks to discontinue the drug.
Unfortunately there is a tiny minority of Paxil Withdrawal Sufferers who is reporting less optimistic picture. I have been on Paxil for 6 years. It took 7 months in a last attempt to get off it. I am not counting here two previous shots.
Q. What do you know about other antidepressants?
A. Pamelor – antidepressant of Tryciclic group is a part of my Paxil withdroval Plan. I know it pretty well.
Q. Have you ever been to medical school?
A. No, I have never been to medical school. But by this point I've probably spent as many hours studying depression treatment, as most doctors, and I know I've spent many more hours trying to find optimum solution.
Q. How long were you on Paxil and on what dosage?
A. All together six years at 20mg/day; minus time of two unsuccessful attempts to quit (about 4 month). Each time I was gradually decreasing dose to 5mg/day. Unfortunately each time after 2-3 weeks on 5mg my life started to be a nightmare. So each time I was back to 20mg unable to bear effects of withdrawal.
Q . Can one get withdrawal effects after only being on Paxil for 2 weeks?
A. From E-mails I have been getting it does appear that Paxil withdrawal can occur after couple of days of been on a medicine. I am however skeptical when reading correspondence of that sort. Withdrawal effects (if it is a withdrawal effects) can happened after 4-5 weeks of been on a drag. I am firm in that believe. There is another thing – in many cases people are not able to tolerate Paxil right from the start; that happen often. So here we need to draw a line separating initial bad reaction to Paxil and withdrawal side effects.
Q. What are common side effects of Paxil?
A. I think official Paxil web site has complete set of answers to that question. In my case it was severe anxiety, panic attacks, weight gain, and sexual impairment.
Q. I have gained 40 pounds while on Paxil. Do you have any suggestions how to get rid of it?
A. One thing is for sure - the weight will not melt away just because Paxil is no longer in your system. Just pick any weight reduction program, which is appealing to you, and be consistent. I am not following any particular weight loss program. My work out routine is – ecliptic machine or treadmill 5-6 times a week, 1 or two times tennis on a weekends.
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