Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched?

maros612 · 02-17-2008, 05:15 AM

Hi,

I wonder if anyone has experience with switching from generic paroxetine to gsk's brand drug (Paxil/Seroxat) .

I was switched from german generic Ratiopharm-Paroxetine to original gsk's and I'm having major vertigos and sort-of withdrawal symptoms. I haven't yet figured out what hour should I take it to minimize the discomfort.

Do you have any expereinces with switching from a generic to brand paroxetine or vice versa ?

pax80 · 02-17-2008, 05:42 AM

I had some minor problems. I started on seroxat, switched to merck paroxetine, back to seroxat...

maros612 · 02-17-2008, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paxisnt4ever

I had some minor problems. I started on seroxat, switched to merck paroxetine, back to seroxat...

if you don't mind me asking,
what problems did you experience and how long it took?

LCrawford67 · 02-17-2008, 07:50 AM

Most of us here, at one time or another, switched to generic and never had any problems. There are those though, who do have a problem switching to generic.

Do you take it the same time as you took the generic?

Katesmom · 02-17-2008, 09:48 AM

A few years ago, Paxil CR had some serious issues and everyone had to make a switch to generic paxil. I did. I had no problems at all. Some people are more sensitive and did have some issues. Most of the time that resolved itself.

HOWEVER, since that time, there are more companies making the generic these days. What we have seen is an increasing amount of reactions over the last year or so to the switch. This has been particularly true of 'loxamine' in New Zealand. It is possible that you can switch pharmacies and get a different brand of generic that may agree with you better. It is also possible that you will eventually adjust.

pax80 · 02-17-2008, 11:13 AM

headaches, dizziness, easily resolved when back on seroxat...

seroxat pills to liquid had no problems at all...

anastasio · 02-17-2008, 02:41 PM

I felt much better after switching from CR to the generic.

maros612 · 02-18-2008, 03:11 AM

i take paxil, brand or generic for years.

it's the only drug that works for me, but for the past years, 20mg seemed like to much for me. I am too sensitive to noises, but even more motion (I can't use plane for example) and I have severe vertigo.

I take it as a part of deal and don't worry about it much. Cause nothing's worse than depression itself.

But now, 3rd week from being switched from generic to brand, I experience things I didn't know before - like jaw spasm, headache, notable speech problems, difficulty concentrating, increased anxiety attacks, even rare derealization.

I never figured out when to take paxil/seroxat) to minimize the bunch of problems it causes me.

What do you prefer? And do you take it after meal, before, or in between ?

02-17-2008, 05:15 AM	#1
maros612 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Slovakia, EU Posts: 128	Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? Hi, I wonder if anyone has experience with switching from generic paroxetine to gsk's brand drug (Paxil/Seroxat) . I was switched from german generic Ratiopharm-Paroxetine to original gsk's and I'm having major vertigos and sort-of withdrawal symptoms. I haven't yet figured out what hour should I take it to minimize the discomfort. Do you have any expereinces with switching from a generic to brand paroxetine or vice versa ?

02-17-2008, 05:42 AM	#2
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,696	Re: Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? I had some minor problems. I started on seroxat, switched to merck paroxetine, back to seroxat... __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 3 years free from drugs

02-17-2008, 07:50 AM	#4
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? Most of us here, at one time or another, switched to generic and never had any problems. There are those though, who do have a problem switching to generic. Do you take it the same time as you took the generic? __________________ 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, 09:48 AM	#5
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? A few years ago, Paxil CR had some serious issues and everyone had to make a switch to generic paxil. I did. I had no problems at all. Some people are more sensitive and did have some issues. Most of the time that resolved itself. HOWEVER, since that time, there are more companies making the generic these days. What we have seen is an increasing amount of reactions over the last year or so to the switch. This has been particularly true of 'loxamine' in New Zealand. It is possible that you can switch pharmacies and get a different brand of generic that may agree with you better. It is also possible that you will eventually adjust. __________________ 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

02-17-2008, 11:13 AM	#6
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,696	Re: Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? headaches, dizziness, easily resolved when back on seroxat... seroxat pills to liquid had no problems at all... __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 3 years free from drugs

02-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#7
anastasio Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 408	Re: Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? I felt much better after switching from CR to the generic. __________________ 6/2004 - 6/2007: Paxil 20mg 6/2007: c/t'd 6/2007 - Present:

02-18-2008, 03:11 AM	#8
maros612 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Slovakia, EU Posts: 128	Re: Paxil <-> Generic. Have you ever switched? i take paxil, brand or generic for years. it's the only drug that works for me, but for the past years, 20mg seemed like to much for me. I am too sensitive to noises, but even more motion (I can't use plane for example) and I have severe vertigo. I take it as a part of deal and don't worry about it much. Cause nothing's worse than depression itself. But now, 3rd week from being switched from generic to brand, I experience things I didn't know before - like jaw spasm, headache, notable speech problems, difficulty concentrating, increased anxiety attacks, even rare derealization. I never figured out when to take paxil/seroxat) to minimize the bunch of problems it causes me. What do you prefer? And do you take it after meal, before, or in between ?

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