Can I die from CT?

eberline · 01-12-2009, 11:05 AM

Ok been without paxil for 6 days or so and trying to get a prescription so finally got through at doctors and my primary care physician who gave me prescription is no longer there so they will not give me one, told me to call my insurance change my primary doctor to one there and come in tomorrow. Call insurance and they tell me the type I have that I cannot change to the new doctor, and should go see mental health call this number and no prescription. Call the next number no prescription but an appoint on the 27th 15 days from now so I will be cold turkey from 30mg of paxil for 21 or so days. I have mild withdrawl symptoms but they do not care to give me more pills. So the lady said I should be fine till the appointment, she asked me a bunch of questions and I do feel ok as of now besides, mild shocks, stomach feelings, and the other mild things. So what if I do get bad symptoms Which I hope and feel I will not get Do I just go to emergency and sit there and waste time or what? I am so frustrated more than anything now.

Thank you,
Nick

LCrawford67 · 01-12-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eberline

Do I just go to emergency and sit there and waste time or what? I am so frustrated more than anything now.

Thank you,
Nick

Yep. That's exactly what you do. Although, I would have asked why they can't give you at least enough pills to get you to the scheduled appt. You may want to call back and ask that question.

eberline · 01-12-2009, 11:18 AM

but then again I do want to get off and be fine I feel I am strong enough and with all my support that know what is going on and no to mild withdrawl attacks. I want to believe that she is right and I will be fine and see the doctor on the 27th and go from there if I ever take a pill again, a lower dosage, or what. Thank you so much for all ther help here on this site. You all are so wonderful. So I just keep thinking that I am ok and fine, since last physical was perfect, blood work and all, and that I can be the lucky one with little or no withdrawl I hope

eberline · 01-12-2009, 11:26 AM

Also the new mental health clinic I am going to on 27th she told me they work with patients on ways to deal with panic attacks like I had to get put on paxil instead of giving out pills like they did to me 7 years ago.

LCrawford67 · 01-12-2009, 11:34 AM

Well, only you know what you can endure. But, if symptoms get too bad, then you need to have a plan B and it's better to be safe than sorry.

Maybe you'll be one of the blessed few who won't have a problem, but w/d symptoms can take weeks to fully manifest and it would be beneficial to you to have pills on hand, should you need them.

It just doesn't make sense that, given the situation, they wouldn't call you in a script to hold you over until your appt.

eberline · 01-12-2009, 11:42 AM

ty and yes one of them could of gave me a prescrip.The last chick said if I do I can call back doctors office that started the run around and tell them I have an appointment with mental health and see if they will call me one in when the already said no and started my frustrating calling process. So I am gonna stay strong and see how it goes and if worse I have cell phone and know how to use 911!

eberline · 01-12-2009, 12:17 PM

My main question I have been trying to research is Will I die if I go cold turkey and never take another paxil ever again?

MRS · 01-12-2009, 12:23 PM

How long were you on paxil?

Katesmom · 01-12-2009, 12:36 PM

You might become suicidal or homicidal. There have been people who have never had suicidal thoughts or even psych issues who have become suicidal after a dosage change in SSRIs. Not something to tinker with thoughtlessly.

eberline · 01-12-2009, 12:39 PM

about 7 years have been missing days for the last couple months before my last pill 6 days ago

LCrawford67 · 01-12-2009, 12:41 PM

I'm going to merge this with your other thread, which is similar in nature.

scotty · 01-12-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eberline

I feel I am strong enough

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So I just keep thinking that I am ok and fine, since last physical was perfect, blood work and all, and that I can be the lucky one with little or no withdrawl

Not to be an alarmist, but the above means nothing in withdrawal. This isn't about strength or good blood work. This is about a brain altered by a drug and cold turkey withdrawal. This is not in your control.

Make sure those around you know that this is going on and have them be aware of any changes in behavior.

eberline · 01-12-2009, 12:56 PM

They are. Have no family but roomie and my awesome understanding girl is.

eberline · 01-12-2009, 01:03 PM

even people at work know what is going on.

Homerbcool · 01-12-2009, 01:29 PM

We can only recommend things...it is up to you to either act or ignore...if I may ask, what have you told your roomy and awesome girlfriend to potentially expect......and not to be an alarmist but in the best interest of your safety and for those around...take a look at the thread ssri stories....most of these cases are from people going off meds cold turkey...how many times have you read in the paper or heard on the news..."He was not like this, it is totally out of character"...

scotty · 01-12-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Homerbcool

We can only recommend things...it is up to you to either act or ignore...if I may ask, what have you told your roomy and awesome girlfriend to potentially expect......and not to be an alarmist but in the best interest of your safety and for those around...take a look at the thread ssri stories....most of these cases are from people going off meds cold turkey...how many times have you read in the paper or heard on the news..."He was not like this, it is totally out of character"...

Good question Homer! As we have learned the behavior can be sudden, unexpected and violent. I'm hoping that you are one of the lucky ones but please hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst.

westeewoman · 01-12-2009, 03:38 PM

I have to chime in - i was ct/ed off paxil when it pooped out. I had the worst symptoms of "mental illness" I had ever had during the taper (a week). They were out of the blue and completely out of character. Including: violent thoughts toward my beloved friends, family and pets - impulsiveness, rage, and suicidal ideation and spaceyness that made me a danger to myself and others behind the wheel. I was not warned. At least you are warned now. CT is NOT to fool around with.

I strongly recommend that you suck it up and call that first Dr's office and explain that you are having severe discontinuation syndrome and that you really need a script to tide you over as it is common knowledge that folks have problems stopping paxil abruptly. Don't let the office manager put you off. Speak to a nurse, an NP or a doctor. Do not let this go...

Good luck.

anastasio · 01-12-2009, 06:49 PM

Physically no it isn't going to kill you. At least if it does you will be the first I've ever heard of. It may definitely affect you mentally though. I personally did c/t and have never been homicidal but have suicidal ideation occasionally which I never did before paxil. The last thing I want is to die but sometimes it's so hard dealing with this stuff I just want it to end. Just make sure you recognize that this is the drug and NOT the real you and please tell others if you are thinking about hurting yourself or others. Just go to the hospital and tell them. They won't think you are crazy and you will get the help you need.

leo79 · 01-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Stop screwing around. get back on the pills. taper slow. it can take you places that will make you wish you hadn't been born.

01-12-2009, 11:05 AM	#1
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Can I die from CT? Ok been without paxil for 6 days or so and trying to get a prescription so finally got through at doctors and my primary care physician who gave me prescription is no longer there so they will not give me one, told me to call my insurance change my primary doctor to one there and come in tomorrow. Call insurance and they tell me the type I have that I cannot change to the new doctor, and should go see mental health call this number and no prescription. Call the next number no prescription but an appoint on the 27th 15 days from now so I will be cold turkey from 30mg of paxil for 21 or so days. I have mild withdrawl symptoms but they do not care to give me more pills. So the lady said I should be fine till the appointment, she asked me a bunch of questions and I do feel ok as of now besides, mild shocks, stomach feelings, and the other mild things. So what if I do get bad symptoms Which I hope and feel I will not get Do I just go to emergency and sit there and waste time or what? I am so frustrated more than anything now. Thank you, Nick

01-12-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Re: Get this but then again I do want to get off and be fine I feel I am strong enough and with all my support that know what is going on and no to mild withdrawl attacks. I want to believe that she is right and I will be fine and see the doctor on the 27th and go from there if I ever take a pill again, a lower dosage, or what. Thank you so much for all ther help here on this site. You all are so wonderful. So I just keep thinking that I am ok and fine, since last physical was perfect, blood work and all, and that I can be the lucky one with little or no withdrawl I hope

01-12-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Re: Get this Also the new mental health clinic I am going to on 27th she told me they work with patients on ways to deal with panic attacks like I had to get put on paxil instead of giving out pills like they did to me 7 years ago.

01-12-2009, 11:34 AM	#5
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Get this Well, only you know what you can endure. But, if symptoms get too bad, then you need to have a plan B and it's better to be safe than sorry. Maybe you'll be one of the blessed few who won't have a problem, but w/d symptoms can take weeks to fully manifest and it would be beneficial to you to have pills on hand, should you need them. It just doesn't make sense that, given the situation, they wouldn't call you in a script to hold you over until your appt. __________________ 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

01-12-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Re: Get this ty and yes one of them could of gave me a prescrip.The last chick said if I do I can call back doctors office that started the run around and tell them I have an appointment with mental health and see if they will call me one in when the already said no and started my frustrating calling process. So I am gonna stay strong and see how it goes and if worse I have cell phone and know how to use 911!

01-12-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Can I die from CT? My main question I have been trying to research is Will I die if I go cold turkey and never take another paxil ever again?

01-12-2009, 12:23 PM	#8
MRS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 101	Re: Can I die from CT? How long were you on paxil?

01-12-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Can I die from CT? You might become suicidal or homicidal. There have been people who have never had suicidal thoughts or even psych issues who have become suicidal after a dosage change in SSRIs. Not something to tinker with thoughtlessly. __________________ 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

01-12-2009, 12:39 PM	#10
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Re: Can I die from CT? about 7 years have been missing days for the last couple months before my last pill 6 days ago

01-12-2009, 12:41 PM	#11
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Can I die from CT? I'm going to merge this with your other thread, which is similar in nature. __________________ 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

01-12-2009, 12:56 PM	#13
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Re: Can I die from CT? They are. Have no family but roomie and my awesome understanding girl is.

01-12-2009, 01:03 PM	#14
eberline Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Michigan Posts: 12	Re: Can I die from CT? even people at work know what is going on.

01-12-2009, 01:29 PM	#15
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: Can I die from CT? We can only recommend things...it is up to you to either act or ignore...if I may ask, what have you told your roomy and awesome girlfriend to potentially expect......and not to be an alarmist but in the best interest of your safety and for those around...take a look at the thread ssri stories....most of these cases are from people going off meds cold turkey...how many times have you read in the paper or heard on the news..."He was not like this, it is totally out of character"... __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

01-12-2009, 03:38 PM	#17
westeewoman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 945	Re: Can I die from CT? I have to chime in - i was ct/ed off paxil when it pooped out. I had the worst symptoms of "mental illness" I had ever had during the taper (a week). They were out of the blue and completely out of character. Including: violent thoughts toward my beloved friends, family and pets - impulsiveness, rage, and suicidal ideation and spaceyness that made me a danger to myself and others behind the wheel. I was not warned. At least you are warned now. CT is NOT to fool around with. I strongly recommend that you suck it up and call that first Dr's office and explain that you are having severe discontinuation syndrome and that you really need a script to tide you over as it is common knowledge that folks have problems stopping paxil abruptly. Don't let the office manager put you off. Speak to a nurse, an NP or a doctor. Do not let this go... Good luck. __________________ [size="1"]Paxil 1993-1998 poop-out/ct Celexa 1998-2005 poop-out/ct Cymbalta 60 mg July, 2005 last propranolol 15 mg/day April 6, 2007 last Serax 10 mg/day April 6, 2007 Cymbalta 60 mg 8/23/07 to 50.5 mg on 2/24/08 in six drops Cymbalta 49.0mg 3/26/2008 to 40mg 2/6/2009 in nine drops Cymbalta 38.5mg 4/15/2009 Cymbalta 36.0 5/15/2009 Cymbalta 35.6. 9/15/2009[ Cymbalta 35.0 10/15/2009 /SIZE]

01-12-2009, 06:49 PM	#18
anastasio Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 408	Re: Can I die from CT? Physically no it isn't going to kill you. At least if it does you will be the first I've ever heard of. It may definitely affect you mentally though. I personally did c/t and have never been homicidal but have suicidal ideation occasionally which I never did before paxil. The last thing I want is to die but sometimes it's so hard dealing with this stuff I just want it to end. Just make sure you recognize that this is the drug and NOT the real you and please tell others if you are thinking about hurting yourself or others. Just go to the hospital and tell them. They won't think you are crazy and you will get the help you need. __________________ 6/2004 - 6/2007: Paxil 20mg 6/2007: c/t'd 6/2007 - Present:

01-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#19
leo79 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 1,388	Re: Can I die from CT? Stop screwing around. get back on the pills. taper slow. it can take you places that will make you wish you hadn't been born. __________________ Poisoned by SSRIs.

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