Posted by bella007 on May 3, 2001, at 13:35:49
In reply to Re: Paxil and Hair loss, posted by Dav K on May 1, 2001, at 23:46:06
> > Has anyone experienced hair loss while on Paxil. I have been
> > taking Paxil for almost a year now and I have been having hair
> > loss. Is this a possible side effect? Could the two be related.
> > I want to quit Paxil if this is the case. I am taking 10 mg
> > presently. Thank you.
>
>
> Please do NOT stop taking Paxil for this reason!
> I stopped taking Paxil and suffered the most horrendous side effects. I became severly depressed, could not concentrate and experienced uncontrollable crying spells. It was HELL!
>
> If you must stop Paxil, consult your doctor. If you feel uncomfortable doing that, then I recommend tapering of with lower doses over time
> (perhaps half a dose for a few weeks).
>
> This drug can be great but it does have it's consequences. Thanks.I took Paxil for a few months, and I fortunately did not experience the hair loss, but my aunt who is on Paxil has had some hair loss related to the Paxil, it freaked her out too.
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