Paxil Addiction

[brownie44]

Is there anyone out there that is experience an addiciton to Paxil and finding it real difficult to get off of the drug.  I have been trying for about a month now and it has been hell.  Now my doc. has referred me to mental health, like i am crazy or something.  Not the case.  I just want off of this ****. Would love to hear from anyone on this topic.  Thanks

[margo1110]

Hi there, if you go to my profile page and click on the post called "serious question, please read" it might help. Getting off Paxil is dueable without going through hell. Good luck!
Margo

[Hensley258]

You can get off it. You just need to taper off very slow.

Even with a very slow taper off method, you can still expect to feel lousy for a good 6 to 12 weeks.

BTW, when you do finnaly stop AD medication treatment, keep in mind that the odds of you suffering relaps are very high.

Unfortunatly just albout all AD medication (including Paxil) cause withdrawl symptoms when discontinued.

I don't really know of any remidy for the withdrawl. If you know of a natural remidy for Antidepressant withdrawl, please share with me. I have tried everything and can't find any remidy that helps.

One person mentioned 5-HTP. I tried that for a long time and it had no effect for me. maybe it will work for you.

[ghjlorma]

hello,
got off once before this time around. paxil is the most difficult SSRI to get off of. I now take 5HTP (natural suplement) #1 precursor for anti depressant. of course nobody is talking about it. it's been helping me tremendously to ease the pain of withdrawl. find an MD who is specialized in eastern medicine who can guide you through this. good luck