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lexapro to paxil

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renee37065
renee37065

Has anyone made this switch directly without any issues with withdrawals or side effects.. lexapro 20mgs to paxil 20mgs..I'm freaking out that I have to change meds again but lexapro at full doseage is not doing much for my panic n ocd disorder.. the docs say that it should be smoother than starting from square one, but im hesitant because ive had such bad luck with side effects.. please positive feed back would be great.. thanks smile

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  • gretchen64132
    gretchen64132 renee37065

    Posted

    I had some bad side effects with 20mg of lexapro. My dr had to put me back down to 10mg and added Xanax. I have not tried Paxil. I sometimes still feel anxiety while on these meds. I didn't at first, but after being on them together for almost a month I am beginning to feel more anxiety. Have you experienced this? When switching meds I would do it on a day when you know you don't have to be anywhere, just in case there are side effects such as tiredness etc. I'm pretty sure Paxil and lexapro are in the same family, so the switch should be fine.
    • renee37065
      renee37065 gretchen64132

      Posted

      I've been on Lexapro 20 mgs. For like 3 months.. and while the depression lifted.. the panic attacks n obessessive thoughts are still there everyday.. one week I feel great then I feel like hell again.. like I'm going crazy very shakey dizzy just not right.. I'm so sick of feeling like this. I hope ur right n I have a smooth switch.. thank u for ur reply.
    • gretchen64132
      gretchen64132 renee37065

      Posted

      That's how I was on the lexapro by itself. My symptoms were very hit or miss and I was still experiencing anxiety. Once my dr combined it with the Xanax, I felt so much better; however, I feel like it is slowly making its way back.
    • renee37065
      renee37065 gretchen64132

      Posted

      I'm on klonopin .5mg in morning and 1mgs. At night .. and xanax as needed .5mgs.. n still not working
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 renee37065

      Posted

      You may want to let your doctor know this.  Hopefully they maybe able to up your meds. 
  • 9283834747
    9283834747 renee37065

    Posted

    Best thing anyone can take for panic attack symptoms is propanolol I take lowest dose they are amazing
    • gretchen64132
      gretchen64132 9283834747

      Posted

      Propanol is a beta blocker, and if there isn't truly a heart issues that is not a wise choice, especially for long term. Just sharing what I have read and discussed with my doctor.
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 9283834747

      Posted

      That all depends if it works for them.  All medications affect everyone differently, different body chemisty.
  • michaelall35712
    michaelall35712 renee37065

    Posted

    I was on paxil for 14 plus years worked for me.  I was switched to Lexapro a couple of months ago.  It seems to be working.  What did your doctor explain for you to do when switching.  Did they have you just start taking paxil? I know the feeling about my doctor was not specific on how I should switch.  I don't want to scare by no means, so please don't panic with this info I want to give you.  I was told by my doctor that paxil has a short half life.  By this I mean that it doesn't last long in the body. This one of the main reason he explained why he wanted me to switch.  This is something you may want to discuss with you GP, doctor. 
  • amy_27749
    amy_27749 renee37065

    Posted

    Hey! Just curious if your transition was successful? I am about to do the same and I am so scared. Let me know. Thanks!
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