Paxil related Edema and Menses issues?

csnyder002 · 10-30-2007, 10:02 AM

Has anyone here experienced problems with Edema (swelling, particularly in legs/ankles) and or disruptions in their menstrual cycles, due to Paxil usage or "poop out"? And- what about during W/D?

slappyintheface · 10-30-2007, 10:48 AM

Oh yes - this crap is notorious for causing problems in "female areas". I had horrible trouble the entire time that I was on Paxil. I was actually schedule to have a complete hysterectomy last December and ended up backing out of it. I am soooooooo glad that I didn't go through with it. My periods used to last a whole week and were so painful that it made me cry most of the day. Now they only last 3 days and I hardly have any cramps at all. It will get better as you drop in dose - I promise.

I am currently battling with the water retention. I am about 40 pounds over weight but sometimes it feels like my skin is so tight that it is going to bust. I have been adding parsley and lemons to my diet as much as possible to see if they really work. Good luck and hang in there !

Katesmom · 10-30-2007, 01:20 PM

The menstual issues--common. Edema, esp. if it is severe, is very concerning to me. If you have severe or noticable edema, you need to call a doctor. It is not something that I relate to SSRI w/d and it can be the sign of something very serious. If it is just water retention or if you normally have a problem with it in this way (if this is not a new issue for you), then cut out the salt, drink tons of water, and take your blood pressure a couple of times a day. If you are in fact having bp issues (which are common in w/d) that are serious, then you must contact your doctor.

10-30-2007, 10:02 AM	#1
csnyder002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carthage, NY Posts: 408	Paxil related Edema and Menses issues? Has anyone here experienced problems with Edema (swelling, particularly in legs/ankles) and or disruptions in their menstrual cycles, due to Paxil usage or "poop out"? And- what about during W/D? __________________ 30mg-40mg Paxil (6 years) 10/1/07 30mg Paxil, BusPar,Xanax,Lipitor 10/9 Tapering Paxil 22.5mg 10/22 @ 18.75 mg Paxil 11/6 @ 15 mg Paxil. 11/11 Tapering BusPar, Paxil on hold 11/18 Buspar Free 12/01 Paxil to 10 mg 12/5 up to 12.5 mg Paxil 12/15 10 mg Paxil 12/22 5mg Paxil 12/30 Zero 1/4/08 Back to 10mg 1/19 8.75 mg Paxil, Xanax and Lipitor Free 1/27 7.5 mg Paxil 1/8 5mg 1/23 2.5mg 3/2/08 ZERO/Done again

10-30-2007, 10:48 AM	#2
slappyintheface "doesn't use the big stamp" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,603	Re: Paxil related Edema and Menses issues? Oh yes - this crap is notorious for causing problems in "female areas". I had horrible trouble the entire time that I was on Paxil. I was actually schedule to have a complete hysterectomy last December and ended up backing out of it. I am soooooooo glad that I didn't go through with it. My periods used to last a whole week and were so painful that it made me cry most of the day. Now they only last 3 days and I hardly have any cramps at all. It will get better as you drop in dose - I promise. I am currently battling with the water retention. I am about 40 pounds over weight but sometimes it feels like my skin is so tight that it is going to bust. I have been adding parsley and lemons to my diet as much as possible to see if they really work. Good luck and hang in there ! __________________ 1/05/07 20mg-17.5 1/20 17.5-15 2/24 15-12.5 3/08 12.5-10 3/29 10-7.5 4/12 7.5-5 6/15 5-3.75 6/30 3.75-2.5 7/28 2.5-1.5ish 8/11 1.5-1 8/25 1- zero "Keep lighting candles, eventually nobody will be in the dark" me "Time does not come in pill form" me http://www.slappyintheface.com

10-30-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
Katesmom Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,812	Re: Paxil related Edema and Menses issues? The menstual issues--common. Edema, esp. if it is severe, is very concerning to me. If you have severe or noticable edema, you need to call a doctor. It is not something that I relate to SSRI w/d and it can be the sign of something very serious. If it is just water retention or if you normally have a problem with it in this way (if this is not a new issue for you), then cut out the salt, drink tons of water, and take your blood pressure a couple of times a day. If you are in fact having bp issues (which are common in w/d) that are serious, then you must contact your doctor. __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

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