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Paroxetine for Neuropothy
Has anyone been perscribed Paroxetine for their neuropothy symptoms? I saw my physiatrist last week for the increasing pain I am having related to my syrinx. He advised me to check back in with my NS, and gave me a script for Cymbalta. Apparently, this anti-depressant also works on nerves. I'm definitely not a depressed person - so I had my reservations for Cymbalta, but the pharmacist re-assured me that my dr prescribed it for neuro issues. However, my insurance is not picking up the Cymbalta, so my dr ordered Paroxetine in its place. I do not want to take drugs unless necessary, and I have gotten to a point that my pain affects my work. I definitely do not want to take an anti-depressant unless it really works. Any issues or compliments about this drug for neuro-issues.
I want to preface this with; I am not a medical professional. Discuss this with your doctors before you do anything.
The way neural pain blockers work is by getting into your system and controlling the pain. They keep the synapses from firing in your cells (or slow them down). This keeps the nerves from sending a strong signal to your brain. You can't take them just when you feel bad, you have to keep it in your system.
Most of them (Lyrica, Topamax, Gabapentin, Paroxetine, Cymbalta, etc) are primarily used as either anti-seizure or anti-depresents for that reason. They keep the brain from being overwhelmed. But in the case of nerve damage or a nerve system malformation (Like Chiari or Fibromyelgia) they can help tremendously with chronic pain.
I only know of Paroxetine and Cymbalta from what I've read, but to be honest, I think the risks of side-effects are pretty dangerous, I'd suggest you ask your doctor about Lyrica instead. Lyrica also can have side effects, but so can any drug. Lyrica seems to be overall the best at controlling the firing of synapsis. It works for me anyway.
If you've been taking the Paroxetine for any length of time, you need to be careful about getting weaned from it. Don't stop cold! You can go through withdrawal. If you decide to get on something else, have your doctor wean you from what you are using first.
The way neural pain blockers work is by getting into your system and controlling the pain. They keep the synapses from firing in your cells (or slow them down). This keeps the nerves from sending a strong signal to your brain. You can't take them just when you feel bad, you have to keep it in your system.
Most of them (Lyrica, Topamax, Gabapentin, Paroxetine, Cymbalta, etc) are primarily used as either anti-seizure or anti-depresents for that reason. They keep the brain from being overwhelmed. But in the case of nerve damage or a nerve system malformation (Like Chiari or Fibromyelgia) they can help tremendously with chronic pain.
I only know of Paroxetine and Cymbalta from what I've read, but to be honest, I think the risks of side-effects are pretty dangerous, I'd suggest you ask your doctor about Lyrica instead. Lyrica also can have side effects, but so can any drug. Lyrica seems to be overall the best at controlling the firing of synapsis. It works for me anyway.
If you've been taking the Paroxetine for any length of time, you need to be careful about getting weaned from it. Don't stop cold! You can go through withdrawal. If you decide to get on something else, have your doctor wean you from what you are using first.
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