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From prozac to paxil

by Lady944, Jul 04, 2008 12:05PM
I switched from Paxil to prozac because of weight gain - been on th eprozac for one week and depression/anxiety symptoms are back in full force.  I want to go back to Paxil - do I have to wait while the prozac gets out of my system, or can I start today?  Do I need to taper off the prozac (20mg) if I've only been on it a week?
thanks
Member Comments (3)

by margypops, Jul 04, 2008 01:17PM
To: Lady944
As you havent been on the Prozac long I would think there may be less withdrawal, but ask your Doc and I think its best to do it slowly anyway, he should have told you that.

by Springrobin, Jun 17, 2009 05:43PM
What is the equivalent in Prozac to equal 60 mg of Paxil. I want to change from Paxil to Prozac because of terrible weight gain.

by Hensley258, Jun 17, 2009 11:45PM
To: Springrobin
Yea, Paxil is a bad one for weight gain. Fair warning... If any doctor tries to put you on Remeron and weight is a concern for you then SAY NO WAY.

I have been on both at differnt times in the past. You want to talk about weight gain? OMG! Remeron makes Paxil look like a diet pill! Taking Remeron is like wanting to be fat.
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