back on 5 mg

paxilmania · 02-16-2008, 11:06 AM

Hi Everyone,
Ive decided to go back on 5 mg. A few days ago, while still on the 2.5, I began having pins and needles all over and I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin (I sit at a desk all day). I was also getting stabbing headaches. I just think there are too many unknowns about this drug and I need more time, not only to adjust, but to learn more before going off it completely. I hope Im doing the right thing. I wish there were a way to get through this with no withdrawal. This place has been one of the biggest helps to me

LCrawford67 · 02-16-2008, 12:12 PM

You tapered too much, too fast. So, going back up in dose is a wise choice.

Get stable, and taper at a later date. Listen, if you taper using the 10% rule, you'll be able to do this with minimal discomfort, believe me! If I did it from 20 mgs, you can do it from 5 mgs.

judy043 · 02-16-2008, 12:17 PM

I tapered from 20mgs to 10. Was off for 8 wks and felt like crap. All kinds of strange feelings. I went back to 10mgs daily one week ago and still not feeling real good. Even went to ER last week thinking I may be having a heart attack. Stayed the night and had a bunch of tests and my heart is ok. Am also taking Aciphex for reflux. Am hoping they both kick in soon. If not am thinking maybe I should go to 15mgs. But I don't want to jump the gun and so something I'll be sorry for. God I hate this feeling!

Katesmom · 02-16-2008, 12:43 PM

LC is right. Not a thing wrong with learning from a past taper and reinstating. It is NOT a failure. Get yourself stable. Do what you need to do.

Iksfreundin · 02-16-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LCrawford67

Get stable, and taper at a later date. Listen, if you taper using the 10% rule, you'll be able to do this with minimal discomfort, believe me! If I did it from 20 mgs, you can do it from 5 mgs.

To give you a little more hope, I've been coming off of 40 mgs and am about 3 weeks or less from being done completely.

It's possible!

rdjanis · 02-16-2008, 01:08 PM

Bump in the road, get stable and take it from there...

judy043 · 02-16-2008, 01:18 PM

I hate to ask this question, but I feel so rotten I'm going to. How long will it take to get stable. I know everyone is different but I had to ask

momof2 · 02-16-2008, 01:20 PM

I am in same position as all of you. I dropped from 10 mg to 7.5 and started feeling ill after two weeks. Let it go for another week and now I am back up on 10. I am still not doing very well but only been on 10 for 4 days now. A lot of anxiety. Going back up in dose I think is a wise choice. I know it's hard not to go up any further when we aren't feeling well. Waiting for the drug to kick in really sucks!!! Everything will be ok for all of us. :-)

momof2 · 02-16-2008, 01:30 PM

Judy,

I was told 2-3 weeks. Since you were off for 8 weeks I would probably say about 2 weeks. thats just my guess. Hang in there....I know I feel awful too...my back feels like pins and needles, my ears are hurting and i feel sick from anxiety. It is awful.

hbradham · 02-16-2008, 02:56 PM

i am sorry this is happening to you. I have been there. I too had to start again. I am on 5mg and intend to be here for a good amount of time before I do another taper. Try to relax and not obsess over it I know how hard it is - once you stabalize and you will you are going to feel better then you can come up with a slow taper that works for you.
Good luck

LCrawford67 · 02-16-2008, 03:07 PM

It can take several weeks to fully stabilize. Remember, it took at least that long for Paxil to take full effect when you first started taking it. As I always say, Paxil isn't like asprin. You're not going to feel immediate relief.

However, everyone is different and some people feel the effects quicker than others.

paxilgirl · 02-17-2008, 10:02 AM

Paxilmania, how are you feeling today?

Songbird · 02-17-2008, 03:45 PM

When I crashed from tapering too fast and put my dose back up, it took me about 3 weeks to feel much improvement, the first week being the worst. It took even longer to actually stabilise again. I know it's hard, but you've got to be patient.

staceyw · 02-17-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by momof2

I am in same position as all of you. I dropped from 10 mg to 7.5 and started feeling ill after two weeks. Let it go for another week and now I am back up on 10. I am still not doing very well but only been on 10 for 4 days now. A lot of anxiety. Going back up in dose I think is a wise choice. I know it's hard not to go up any further when we aren't feeling well. Waiting for the drug to kick in really sucks!!! Everything will be ok for all of us. :-)

I did this same thing. the drop to 7.5 was pretty harsh. I went back to 10mg and will remain there until I can decide what to do next.

paxilmania · 02-18-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paxilgirl

Paxilmania, how are you feeling today?

Im feeling better, slowly. Thanks for asking. You guys are the best

Homerbcool · 02-18-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by paxilmania

Im feeling better, slowly. Thanks for asking. You guys are the best

We are arent we, you inlcuded....and pay it forward...help someone else with your experiences now..make their taper that much smoother....welcome sone newbie here..but always pay it forward..

((((((((PAXIL PROGESS))))))))

Frankie · 02-18-2008, 09:55 AM

Glad to hear you're feeling better. You did the right thing to go back up to 5mg. Take the time to stabilize and consider doing the 10% for future tapering. Slow is the best way to go. Good luck to you.

02-16-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
paxilmania Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY state Posts: 91	back on 5 mg Hi Everyone, Ive decided to go back on 5 mg. A few days ago, while still on the 2.5, I began having pins and needles all over and I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin (I sit at a desk all day). I was also getting stabbing headaches. I just think there are too many unknowns about this drug and I need more time, not only to adjust, but to learn more before going off it completely. I hope Im doing the right thing. I wish there were a way to get through this with no withdrawal. This place has been one of the biggest helps to me __________________ - on paxil since 1997 - CT last dose of 2.5 mg was 1/17/8 went through a week of agony -huge mistake -started back on paxil 2.5 mg 1/25/8 -2/14/8-back to 5mgs -06/16/08-4.4 mg -07/01/08-4.0 mg -08/01/08-1.7 ML -10/25/08-0.8 ML liquid (1.6 mg) -update 05/2009- off paxil completeley as of a couple months ago!

02-16-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: back on 5 mg You tapered too much, too fast. So, going back up in dose is a wise choice. Get stable, and taper at a later date. Listen, if you taper using the 10% rule, you'll be able to do this with minimal discomfort, believe me! If I did it from 20 mgs, you can do it from 5 mgs. __________________ 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 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

02-16-2008, 12:17 PM	#3
judy043 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	Re: back on 5 mg I tapered from 20mgs to 10. Was off for 8 wks and felt like crap. All kinds of strange feelings. I went back to 10mgs daily one week ago and still not feeling real good. Even went to ER last week thinking I may be having a heart attack. Stayed the night and had a bunch of tests and my heart is ok. Am also taking Aciphex for reflux. Am hoping they both kick in soon. If not am thinking maybe I should go to 15mgs. But I don't want to jump the gun and so something I'll be sorry for. God I hate this feeling!

02-16-2008, 12:43 PM	#4
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: back on 5 mg LC is right. Not a thing wrong with learning from a past taper and reinstating. It is NOT a failure. Get yourself stable. Do what you need to do. __________________ 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

02-16-2008, 01:08 PM	#6
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: back on 5 mg Bump in the road, get stable and take it from there... __________________ Rita

02-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#7
judy043 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	Re: back on 5 mg I hate to ask this question, but I feel so rotten I'm going to. How long will it take to get stable. I know everyone is different but I had to ask

02-16-2008, 01:20 PM	#8
momof2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 321	Re: back on 5 mg I am in same position as all of you. I dropped from 10 mg to 7.5 and started feeling ill after two weeks. Let it go for another week and now I am back up on 10. I am still not doing very well but only been on 10 for 4 days now. A lot of anxiety. Going back up in dose I think is a wise choice. I know it's hard not to go up any further when we aren't feeling well. Waiting for the drug to kick in really sucks!!! Everything will be ok for all of us. :-) __________________ Started Paxil 20 mg in July 2006 while husband was in Iraq. 15 mg beginning of Nov 2007 Dec. 12.5 mg Jan went to 10 mg. Feb went to 7.25mg....w/d for typical 3 days...then two weeks later things got bad again! Feb. 12 Back up to 10 mg...still trying to stabilize!!! Apr. 5 Up to 12.5mg no more going up!

02-16-2008, 01:30 PM	#9
momof2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 321	Re: back on 5 mg Judy, I was told 2-3 weeks. Since you were off for 8 weeks I would probably say about 2 weeks. thats just my guess. Hang in there....I know I feel awful too...my back feels like pins and needles, my ears are hurting and i feel sick from anxiety. It is awful. __________________ Started Paxil 20 mg in July 2006 while husband was in Iraq. 15 mg beginning of Nov 2007 Dec. 12.5 mg Jan went to 10 mg. Feb went to 7.25mg....w/d for typical 3 days...then two weeks later things got bad again! Feb. 12 Back up to 10 mg...still trying to stabilize!!! Apr. 5 Up to 12.5mg no more going up!

02-16-2008, 02:56 PM	#10
hbradham Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 116	Re: back on 5 mg i am sorry this is happening to you. I have been there. I too had to start again. I am on 5mg and intend to be here for a good amount of time before I do another taper. Try to relax and not obsess over it I know how hard it is - once you stabalize and you will you are going to feel better then you can come up with a slow taper that works for you. Good luck

02-16-2008, 03:07 PM	#11
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: back on 5 mg It can take several weeks to fully stabilize. Remember, it took at least that long for Paxil to take full effect when you first started taking it. As I always say, Paxil isn't like asprin. You're not going to feel immediate relief. However, everyone is different and some people feel the effects quicker than others. __________________ 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 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

02-17-2008, 10:02 AM	#12
paxilgirl "Stinks of lavender" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 10,382	Re: back on 5 mg Paxilmania, how are you feeling today? __________________ Paxilgirl Put on Paxil for situational depression in August 2003. Was also on .5 mg of Clonozapem. Started on 10mg and increased to 30mg. Weaned off during the summer of 2004. Became PAXIL FREE October 4, 2004. Completely recovered!!!

02-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#13
Songbird Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 7,046	Re: back on 5 mg When I crashed from tapering too fast and put my dose back up, it took me about 3 weeks to feel much improvement, the first week being the worst. It took even longer to actually stabilise again. I know it's hard, but you've got to be patient. __________________ Jul 01-Feb 02 Aropax Feb - Dec 03 Citalopram Jul 04 Aropax Jan 07 - Feb 08 20mg - 5mg Apr 4.5mg 5mg Jun 10mg zopiclone > seroquel Jul 20mg Aug + methionine Oct aropax > loxamine Dec off seroquel 7 Dec 17.5mg 30 Dec 15mg 24 Jan 12.5mg 16 Feb 10mg 10 May 9mg 30 May 8mg 5 July 7.5mg 2 Aug 7.25mg 1 Sep 7mg 9 Oct 6.75mg 8 Nov 6.5mg Appreciation is the antidote to stress - Trust is the antidote to fear

02-18-2008, 09:55 AM	#17
Frankie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 359	Re: back on 5 mg Glad to hear you're feeling better. You did the right thing to go back up to 5mg. Take the time to stabilize and consider doing the 10% for future tapering. Slow is the best way to go. Good luck to you. __________________ Francine ___________________________________ Feb. 1995 Paxil 20 mg for anxiety attacks 2001, 2003, 2004 attempted to stop 2004 Paxil 10 mg March-Aug. 2007 down to 5 mg (didn't do it the recommended way, oops!) Feb. 2/2008 4.50mg Mar. 8/2008 4.05mg Apr. 19/2008 3.65mg May 31/2008 3.29mg July 5/2008 2.97mg Aug. 9/2008 2.67mg Sep. 13/2008 2.41mg Oct. 18/2008 2.17mg Nov.22/2008 1.96mg Dec.27/2008 1.50mg Jan.31/2009 1.00mg March 7/2009 0 mg

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