I am a 32-year-old male in good physical shape who was recently been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and Hoshimotos thyroiditts. I also occasionally suffer from Anxiety along with PVCs all day now. I must say that it is very difficult explaining to a doctor what symptoms bother me when most of the doctors I have seen like to ALWAYS first call it anxiety. They even have convinced me time when I have real problems that it
I just started Zoloft (4 weeks) and my only side effect is insomnia. My friend has been on zoloft for years and her side effects are sweating and difficulty having an orgasm. I heard sexual side effects are common with zoloft, I also know someone that experienced constipation with Zoloft. Selexa is suppose to have a low occurance of side effect (I think sexual too.) I take zoloft and not other SSRIs because I am Dxs with PTSD and GAD as well as major depression and Zoloft is suppose to help with the symptoms of all of these. I have not taken the other medications. A doctor did tell me that fish oil is very good for depression. Good luck
I quit Paxil because of Sexual effects.....the doctor got me on Celexa after that....that also proved to have sexual effects.....lack of sensitivity. I am now on Zoloft....and that might have sexual effects. my libido is up, but the time for ejaculation is longer. guys/gals tell me about your experience (especially sexual) with SSRI's.....Paxil, celexa, and zoloft......what were the effects for you?
I was on Paxil for a year and a half. I weaned myself off it, taking the last dose on 11-17-03. I'm going through withdrawl HELL right now. All the usual symptoms and problems. I know it will get better in another week or so, but I've also met folks who have had trouble for MONTHS from it.
I was on Prozac for 4 years, went off of it with NO problems at all. I went on Paxil only because where I live I have no insurance and they(the county Dr.s)won't give me a Rx for Prozac unless I see a Psychitrist, which I'm willing to do, but the wait is OVER A YEAR.
I've been also taking Omega 3(salmon oil)and that has helped, unfortunately I ran out a week ago...LOL, never rains but it pours, huh?
I just need to vent, but if ANYONE has support to offer me, I'd really appreciate it!
I was diagnosed with GAD about 3 years ago. My doctor prescribed Zoloft to me and I took one pill. Within 6 hours of taking the pill I had just about every side effect that it mentions. I was then prescribed Paxil. I took half a pill to start, and eventually made it up to 20mg a day. I had clenching teeth, dry mouth and my yawning felt odd, but it was better than the Zoloft so I stayed with it. I have been on Paxil for 1 year now and I have gained 50lbs. I am very disappointed about the weight gain and asked the doctor what he could do for me. He prescribed Effexor XR and I am scared to try it because of the problems I had with Zoloft. What should I do? Should I stay with Paxil and not worry about the weight gain?
Although Paxil can be a stimulant and cause the symptoms you described, you should no longer have any Paxil in your system now. It is most likely a thyroid elevation issue, and will go down as you decrease your dose..periodic xanax is a good idea in the short run until your thyroid level goes down, but go off it slowly if you use it more than 4 days, or use more than 4 times a day.