Switch from CR to the reg. Paxil

daisy232627 · 03-09-2009, 08:49 AM

I just made the switch from the Paxil CR to the regular Paxil (cost issues), has anyone else done this and had issues? Maybe its just me???? I have had some major stress last couple of months and some dang sinus issues, not sure whats doing what!

Katesmom · 03-09-2009, 02:58 PM

A few years ago, during the time I was taking paxil, CR was briefly taken off the market and so many have made the switch. Some have issues, some do not. There are many factors that could be at play. You might try a different pharmacy with a different manufacturer of the regular and see if that makes a difference, bad or good.

CyberSaint · 03-09-2009, 05:27 PM

I made the switch from Paxil, to Paxil CR, and back to Paxil. I kept the dosage approximately the same (20 mg of regular, 25 mg of CR) and had no major issues. I actually felt better on the regular stuff than I did on the controlled release. You might want to try changing the time of day you take the regular Paxil, or even splitting the pill with one half being taken in the morning, the other in the evening. Also, I've always used generic Paxil, and had no problems.

daisy232627 · 03-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Thanks kim you've your so good to me and everyone else!!!!!!!!

03-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#1
daisy232627 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 226	Switch from CR to the reg. Paxil I just made the switch from the Paxil CR to the regular Paxil (cost issues), has anyone else done this and had issues? Maybe its just me???? I have had some major stress last couple of months and some dang sinus issues, not sure whats doing what! __________________ started Paxil 20mg 07/01 weaned 3mo Paxil free 08/02 back on 10/02 for panic/anxiety tried wean again 05/03 too quick failed under doc's instructions (didn't know it was too quick, I thought I was just screwed for life) tried to wean again sometime prior to finding pp-still thinking I'm screwed 06/03 Paxil CR 25mgs 2004 changed to generic 20mg costs less 03/06 back to Paxil CR 25mg-Panic/anxiety 01/2008 start weaning AGAIN 03/2009 Paxil 10mg

03-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#2
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Switch from CR to the reg. Paxil A few years ago, during the time I was taking paxil, CR was briefly taken off the market and so many have made the switch. Some have issues, some do not. There are many factors that could be at play. You might try a different pharmacy with a different manufacturer of the regular and see if that makes a difference, bad or good. __________________ 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

03-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
CyberSaint Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WV Posts: 119	Re: Switch from CR to the reg. Paxil I made the switch from Paxil, to Paxil CR, and back to Paxil. I kept the dosage approximately the same (20 mg of regular, 25 mg of CR) and had no major issues. I actually felt better on the regular stuff than I did on the controlled release. You might want to try changing the time of day you take the regular Paxil, or even splitting the pill with one half being taken in the morning, the other in the evening. Also, I've always used generic Paxil, and had no problems. __________________ CS Started -- 8/12/2000 30 mg -- 12/15/2005 20 mg -- 9/25/2006 15 mg -- 12/5/2008 14 mg -- 12/26/2008 12 mg -- 1/20/2009 10 mg -- 2/22/2009 12 mg -- 2/26/2009 10 mg -- 3/5/2009 9 mg -- 4/29/2009 8 mg -- 5/25/2009 7 mg -- 6/26/2009 Click for the Complete Serenity Prayer

03-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#4
daisy232627 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 226	Re: Switch from CR to the reg. Paxil Thanks kim you've your so good to me and everyone else!!!!!!!! __________________ started Paxil 20mg 07/01 weaned 3mo Paxil free 08/02 back on 10/02 for panic/anxiety tried wean again 05/03 too quick failed under doc's instructions (didn't know it was too quick, I thought I was just screwed for life) tried to wean again sometime prior to finding pp-still thinking I'm screwed 06/03 Paxil CR 25mgs 2004 changed to generic 20mg costs less 03/06 back to Paxil CR 25mg-Panic/anxiety 01/2008 start weaning AGAIN 03/2009 Paxil 10mg

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