Welcome vbarrera !

vbarrera · 12-19-2007, 10:06 PM

I am a dedicated wife, mother of twins, and a school teacher. Heaven forbid if I forget or choose not to take paroxetine before experiencing vertigo/electrical twinges in the brain. My doc says to stay on it for 3 years before trying to ween off. I've been taking it for over a year and am now trying to ween off despite the doc's recommendations. Has anyone heard of other recommendations regarding weening off this stuff? I've tried and it controls. I feel duped. Paroxetine helped out with my depression, but I feel devoid of sexual drive. This is NOT acceptable for my life, but somehow I have become prisoner.

scotty · 12-20-2007, 04:41 AM

Vbarrera, I've moved your post into it's own thread so that it doesn't get lost. Staying on for three years.....I just don't get these docs. That just allows more brain alterations to occur.
Weaning is a process that has to be taken slow. We recommend weaning by 10% of your dose every 4-5-6 weeks. Yes, this is a long process, but doing it this way allows you to function while getting off the drug. This does require Liquid Paxil. If liquid isn't available(you do need a new prescription) then cutting 10mg tablets in quarters will allow you to wean by 2.5mg at a time. Not the best way, but doable if taken slow enough.

LCrawford67 · 12-20-2007, 04:44 AM

Welcome, Vbarrera! I don't have anything to add to Laurie's post. The only way to do this, comfortably, is as she recommended.

The key here is quality of life. In order to maintain that, it's imperative to take this slow.

We'll be here to help in any way we can!

rdjanis · 12-20-2007, 07:27 AM

Welcome! Yep, slow is the way to go to get through withdrawal successfully.

scotty · 12-20-2007, 12:35 PM

bumping so Vbarrera see this thread.

12-19-2007, 10:06 PM	#1
vbarrera Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Published Withdrawal Studies I am a dedicated wife, mother of twins, and a school teacher. Heaven forbid if I forget or choose not to take paroxetine before experiencing vertigo/electrical twinges in the brain. My doc says to stay on it for 3 years before trying to ween off. I've been taking it for over a year and am now trying to ween off despite the doc's recommendations. Has anyone heard of other recommendations regarding weening off this stuff? I've tried and it controls. I feel duped. Paroxetine helped out with my depression, but I feel devoid of sexual drive. This is NOT acceptable for my life, but somehow I have become prisoner.

12-20-2007, 04:41 AM	#2
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 46,985	Re: Welcome vbarrera ! Vbarrera, I've moved your post into it's own thread so that it doesn't get lost. Staying on for three years.....I just don't get these docs. That just allows more brain alterations to occur. Weaning is a process that has to be taken slow. We recommend weaning by 10% of your dose every 4-5-6 weeks. Yes, this is a long process, but doing it this way allows you to function while getting off the drug. This does require Liquid Paxil. If liquid isn't available(you do need a new prescription) then cutting 10mg tablets in quarters will allow you to wean by 2.5mg at a time. Not the best way, but doable if taken slow enough. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

12-20-2007, 04:44 AM	#3
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,484	Re: Welcome vbarrera ! Welcome, Vbarrera! I don't have anything to add to Laurie's post. The only way to do this, comfortably, is as she recommended. The key here is quality of life. In order to maintain that, it's imperative to take this slow. We'll be here to help in any way we can! __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

12-20-2007, 07:27 AM	#4
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,214	Re: Welcome vbarrera ! Welcome! Yep, slow is the way to go to get through withdrawal successfully. __________________ Rita

12-20-2007, 12:35 PM	#5
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 46,985	Re: Welcome vbarrera ! bumping so Vbarrera see this thread. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

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