Posted by banga on November 24, 2004, at 17:59:19
In reply to Re: Zoloft or Paxil? » Paul Smith, posted by theo on November 24, 2004, at 16:30:40
I am not an expert, but can give you my experience. (Remember that EACH person's comments here should not replace doc consults) Zoloft was the first med I ever tried. It seemed to be energizing, helped with depression and a little with anxiety. For me, Paxil did indeed help more with generalized anxiety--BUT I gained a LOT of weight, rapidly--so rapidly that my back went out. For me it was not an option because of this.
My sense from the literature and people's comments fits with my experience---Paxil helps anxiety more, but is well known to increase weight.
The only way really is to try--each of us is different in our biochemistry.
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