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celexa 10mg to paxil 10mg any experience?

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tosha_35776
tosha_35776

Hi!! So I've been on 10mg citalopram for 7 weeks...didn't notice a real big difference. So the Dr I saw yesterday was great. He told me to stop the citalopram and start 10mg paroxetine as well as diazepam 1/2 tab twice daily and 1 tab before bed. I'm nervous about side effects again and withdraw. Any advice?

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  • WalterMcDonald
    WalterMcDonald tosha_35776

    Posted

    Well citalopram and paroxetine are both SSRIs. They belong to the same family of antidepressants. I assume he prescribed you the diazepam for anxiety.

    Anxiety can be a side effect of these drugs for some people or are you prescribed them for anxiety.

    I take diazepam myself but not the same effect anymore.

    • tosha_35776
      tosha_35776 WalterMcDonald

      Posted

      Thank you, Walter. Yes, the diazepam is for my awful anxiety. I'm nervous to take anything. As I'm not sure if the meds are what's causing my foggy brain and forgetfulness.
  • tonya46846
    tonya46846 tosha_35776

    Posted

    Yes as Walter said they are from the same class so shouldn't any side affects. The Valium is for anxiety and will help you if you do have side affects. I take 10mg of lexapro and ativan 0.5 3 times a day. Thinking of switching to paxil as not sure if the lexapro is working anymore. Good luck hun you will do fine.❌❌
    • tosha_35776
      tosha_35776 tonya46846

      Posted

      Aww thank you so much!! I'm nervous about switching...imagine that! Lol. I will let you know how it goes. I'm suppose to take the first paxil tonight. Xx
  • sameer74357
    sameer74357 tosha_35776

    Posted

    Hi my doctor also put me on proxtine 25mg i have taking citaloparm 10 mg for 2 months but didn't feel much difference anyway dizapam what mg are you on ?

    • tosha_35776
      tosha_35776 sameer74357

      Posted

      Hi, Sameer. Did you taper off of celexa or just immediately start paxil? The diazepam is 5mg but I'm only taking 1/2 2x/day and a whole tab at bedtime. It seems like a lot. Just wondering what to expect with the change over.
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