Thinking about taking paxil

[anxietykidd]

Anything I should know? Lol anything at all?

[kathf]

I'm on that and wish I didn't go on it why are u thinking of taking it if u don't min me asking

[anxietykidd]

My anxiety... Doctor said I should take it becAuse everyday I have panic attacks

[alankay]

Paxil is a good med but might cause some weight gain. Also, if you go to discontinue it from a higher dose especially, taper slowly off it. It has a fairly short half life and if you stop quickly it can cause some effects(brain zaps, nausea) that can be avoided by a slow taper off. Going right to another ssri will also diminish that syndrome. You might start at 10mg for a week and then go to 20mg. Should help your panic/anxiety. I'd listen to the doc on this. IMHO. Alankay.

[anxietykidd]

After getting off the drugs will my anxiety come back? Or will I start being dependent

[kathf]

Ah ok has ur doc suggested any other meds? Have u seen a therapist or psyc?

[anxietykidd]

Nope no therapist or phyic

[Mike36]

I wouldn't touch paxil (Paroxetine) it's known to be the hardest SSRI to tolerate and the hardest to come off. I had a horrible experience on this drug years ago and some of the side effects have never went away. My honest advice would be to consider ANY other SSRI before this one.