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drterrynd
Milwaukee, WI
BEWARE: drug with potentially severe & long withdrawal symptoms.
1 star rating

health conscious, psychotherapist, health practitioner
Cons
    Increased risk of suicide in minors, GlaxoSmith hid info to save sales, Your body gets use to taking it, Withdrawal can be severe & long-lasting., Very addictive

NOV
21
2007

Paxil Antidepressant — 

I have been a mental health practitioner for over 15 years and have seen many clients who suffered extremely severe withdrawal symptoms. Often, these symptoms prolonged for many months after discontinuing the Paxil. The longer a person is on the drug, the higher the potential for these severe withdrawal symptoms. Because of the severity of the withdrawal, people often chose to go back on the drug because their lives have been so badly damaged by this awful drug. If you or someone you know is prescribed this drug, do not think that just because it is so widely advertised and prescribed that it is also safe. And if you are considering discontinuing this drug, do so VERY slowly and only with professional guidance. Many of my clients required gradual weaning from the medication over the course of several MONTHS. So don't be surprised if you feel as if you are taking two steps forward and one step back at times. Everyone is unique and some people are more sensitive than others to this or any other medication. Be aware of what your body is telling you and take the process as slowly as necessary for your body.



I_thumb_down Paxil Antidepressant is not recommended by drterrynd

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bec0688 wrote on Apr 27, 2008 at 7:51PM

I hate taking Paxil. It helps with my OCD symptoms but because I have been on it so long I worry about the terrible withdrawal affects. Also, without this medication, I would go crazy with all of my OCD tendencies. Any advice?