Posted by Joy on March 21, 2001, at 13:46:42
In reply to Re: Weight gain/Constipation with Prozac or Paxil, posted by Crystal on March 21, 2001, at 11:08:46
Having been on both meds, Paxil caused me constipation; Prozac does not. I was always hungry on Paxil [[came off before gaining weight which I knew would happen]. I lost 4 pounds on Prozac. 20 mg of Paxil helped my anxiety. However, I went up to 40 mg of Prozac which now helps the anxiety as well as the Paxil, and I'm not quite as tired. I think Prozac is a better med if it works. It had almost no side effects for me; started at 10 mg then 20 mg, then 40 mg. I do have insomnia, and take a xanax at night, but I feel good with very little side effects [had headaches in the beginning, also from Zoloft]. Just my humble opinion.
Joy> For me the prozac has not helped as much with anxiety as paxil did, so far.
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> > It it true that Prozac is less likely to induce weight gain or constipation than Paxil? Paxil made me feel "normal", but I'd like to reduce the weight gain/constipation.
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> > Also, is Prozac more likely to make me feel nervous than Paxil did?
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> > Thanks in advance
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