Liver, Paxil, Hep C or flu

[HeeBGBz]

I went to the doctor yesterday to set up some liver blood tests.  I was talking about how anxious I was and the nurse practitioner wrote a prescription for Paxil.  I got the generic version and took one last night with supper.

I started feeling really crappy about 9 pm and went to bed.  Tossed and turned for hours then got a horrific headache, chills, hot flashes, and the inability to stay vertical for any amount of time.  I also had a scratchy throat.  I figured I had either a really bad reaction or I have the flu.  I took my temperature earlier today and it was 96.8.

I have a doctor's appointment at 4:45 but I thought I would ask you all (During one of my rare vertical moments) if you know much about Paxil and liver function.

[HeeBGBz]

I went back to the drs.  The nurse didn't seem to think it was a Paxil reaction.  She said it was more likely the flu (Even though I had no fever).  She gave me a Tamiflu script and one for an antibiotic ($150 worth) and sent me on my way.  It felt/feels like flu but no fever.  I am better today but still weak.

I don't think I will continue with the Paxil.  Scared to take another one.  I've already missed too much work.  Besides I forgot Paxil was the one that gives you brain pops and that is very unpleasant and scary.

I will probably continue in my search for a doctor.  Not satisfied with the place I've been going.

[ladywhy]

I got the MedHelp Newsletter a couple of days ago. Just glimpsed it...but it had a study done on a/d's. and placebo vs. real  One of them was paxil...and it seemed to have the same effect on patients as the ones taking placebos....check it out, 'cause I am a bit foggy.

[jdwithhcv]

The generic is lorazapam.  I suppose they can all be habit forming but I've never had any problem with that with ativan.  I just take it as needed.

[ladywhy]

Does ativan have a generic?...and can it be habit forming?

[ladywhy]

Does ativan have a generic?

[jdwithhcv]

Forgot to add, Ativan is said to be one of the most liver-friendly anti-anxiety drugs.

[jdwithhcv]

I never took Paxil, but I take Ativan for anxiety.  It really works well and you can take it as needed (or not) unlike the antidepressants where you have to build up to a theraputic level and then stay on the drug.