Posted by wcfrench on July 24, 2002, at 21:26:26
In reply to Re: Paxil, posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 19:19:39
Hi Hildi
I just started it 6 days ago, but things seem to be heading in the right direction. I started a year and a half ago with Effexor XR, then progressed through anti-psychotics, then eventually to lithium, which is what I am on now. 600 mg Lithium + 20 mg Paxil, and it seems to be going in the right direction. When the Paxil is working (what I think is the Paxil), I feel calm and content with myself. A lot of people HAVE actually had success on Paxil, regardless of its reputation on this forum. It is, after all, a very successful anti-depressant. I would say overall, couldn't tell you yet, but it seems that it will have some good effects. I have had a little shaking and a little bit of an upset stomach, but I'm also on Wellbutrin, just got off Effexor, and take Geodon, so that could come from a number of things. None of the side effects have been drastic enough to warrant me getting off of it. Seems to be going well... I feel good, happy feelings sometimes, and I feel the love again. I think that's the serotonergic effect. Anyway, hope this helped. I'll let you know if it gets any better.
-Charlie
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