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Antidepressant and Going Away
by Sumra03, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM
I have been on paxil for about 2 yrs now, and in a couple months i will be going on a month long vacation overseas. How should i adjust my medication? Should take it on the time that my body is already use to? (mind you there is a 7hr time difference) Or should i adjust taking my medicine to the new time?
Member Comments (4)
by GreenEyedMama, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM
i think you should take it when your body is used to.ask ur PCP.its dangerous to just stop when your bodys so used to it
by suzi-q, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM
I have been on Paxil for almost 10 years. I have travelled to Italy and to China during this time....I always take my meds in the morning and I took it in the morning the new time also....A change of time should not effect you just as long as you continue to take it every day.
by Sumra03, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM
Thanks suzi!! Just a question, did you feel a difference with the time? Did you notice your anxiety was a little higher?
by suzi-q, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM
Of course, because I am a very anxious person, I did experience higher anxiety than normal because I hate being out of routine and stress out with anything new. However, my biggest problem was with the jet lag when I got back home......so, the trips were fun, despite my anxiety...but once I was back home, I experienced lots of anxiety which can also be considered jet lag. I suggest having time when you get home to get reaccustomed...that was my hardest part! Enjoy your trip!!!!!! You will have fun! Just take lots of deep breaths.....
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