When I first went on paxil i was on 12.5mg and I gained 20+ pounds. Then I went off of it a year later because of the weight gain. I am now back on it but my doctor put me on 20mg and I do not have the increase in appetite i don't know why this is, but i am very happy with it!! maybe try going up to 20?
im on paxil and gained 15 pounds. i lowered my dose to 10 mgs every other day and am staying the same on the days i take the paxil i never stop eating. i love the way paxil gets rid of all my anxiety and fear of leaving the house but my gosh this weight gain has got to stop any ideas?
it makes sense to lose weight, I know when i was really anxious I could NEVER eat. unless i was at home and super relaxed, so im sure i lost weight back then too.
but then i gained it back when my doctor put me on paxil. but now i am fine! i am still on paxil but ive lost the increase in appetite. i hope things work out for you!!
Yeah, i am having similar symptoms. Really, if your anxious, your nerves are getting the best of you. You will gain an appetite, slowly. The process will take a few days, maybe weeks. Mine has been gone since last Thrusday Night. You may look to yourself skinner and yes, it seems like your getting skinner, maybe you are, but nothing to worry about. You should still see a doctor. It could have nothing to do with axiety. You could have a stomich ucler. Have you ever had a eating disorder? You could be gaining one, or bringing one to present day.
Arie.
yes very common. i havnt had an appetite for almost 2 weeks now. *****. but i will get it back i know i will. =)