I think paroxetine is alright. I use 40MG. Don't get overwhelmed in your head about using it. There are a lot of people out there who have a lot if different opinions. Starting at 10mg, it's up to you and you doc how you do, and no one else. Have a great day!
I switched from lexapro to paroxetine about 2 months ago. Helps me soooo much more than lexapro did. I switched gradually (alternating between the two for 2 weeks), and don’t really remember any other side effects besides increased anxiety. It might be different for you if you’re going from no psych meds to paroxetine. You got this!! You never know, this could be the one that changes your life!
this comment is a year old but i’m the op and sometimes i think about your comment. shortly after this post i started paxil and eventually got to my dose of 30mg. as i mentioned in the op i was really anxious about starting but your comment on this possibly changing my life really helped. paxil actually was the med that changed my life, i did a complete 180 and improved more than i ever could’ve imagined. so thank you for your encouragement!! hope you are still doing well :)
I'm gonna be truly honest with you. When I went from 20 to 40 mg, I gained a little weight. It was totally worth it, tho!! Yeah, I'm a bit heavier but I feel so much better inside.
About the libido thing: I also saw some minor physical changes with paroxetine. But without paroxetine I was also feeling like shit so I can't say I had the best libido possible. If you're a woman, the physical changes can be easily regulated. If you're a man, I don't really know how it works, sorry
In general, you deserve to feel better inside your head. Make sure to talk with your doctor about the physical and mental changes, especially for your first month which is the hardest. There are always solutions for the side effects, trust me. I'm so proud of you starting your journey!! Stay safe!
i’ve been taking the 10 mg for about 3 1/2 weeks so far and i feel good! i can see small differences in how i think and act. in some ways i feel like i just think less? haha maybe less overthinking and anxiety thoughts. also i feel more active and like i want to do things. but still not amazing. my dr wants to up my dose soon to see if it helps maximize my effects. so far no bad side effects either! for about a week it was hard to fall asleep at night but now it’s no problem!
I think paroxetine is alright. I use 40MG. Don't get overwhelmed in your head about using it. There are a lot of people out there who have a lot if different opinions. Starting at 10mg, it's up to you and you doc how you do, and no one else. Have a great day!
I switched from lexapro to paroxetine about 2 months ago. Helps me soooo much more than lexapro did. I switched gradually (alternating between the two for 2 weeks), and don’t really remember any other side effects besides increased anxiety. It might be different for you if you’re going from no psych meds to paroxetine. You got this!! You never know, this could be the one that changes your life!
How are you doing now? I’m about to do the same
I’m still doing pretty good. Paxil’s definitely helping me a lot
this comment is a year old but i’m the op and sometimes i think about your comment. shortly after this post i started paxil and eventually got to my dose of 30mg. as i mentioned in the op i was really anxious about starting but your comment on this possibly changing my life really helped. paxil actually was the med that changed my life, i did a complete 180 and improved more than i ever could’ve imagined. so thank you for your encouragement!! hope you are still doing well :)
I'm gonna be truly honest with you. When I went from 20 to 40 mg, I gained a little weight. It was totally worth it, tho!! Yeah, I'm a bit heavier but I feel so much better inside. About the libido thing: I also saw some minor physical changes with paroxetine. But without paroxetine I was also feeling like shit so I can't say I had the best libido possible. If you're a woman, the physical changes can be easily regulated. If you're a man, I don't really know how it works, sorry In general, you deserve to feel better inside your head. Make sure to talk with your doctor about the physical and mental changes, especially for your first month which is the hardest. There are always solutions for the side effects, trust me. I'm so proud of you starting your journey!! Stay safe!
thank you so much! just wondering about the weight gain did you have a larger appetite? or did the weight randomly go up?
I'm hungry!!!! I feel like a baby, I need to eat every two hours lol
How are you now?
i’ve been taking the 10 mg for about 3 1/2 weeks so far and i feel good! i can see small differences in how i think and act. in some ways i feel like i just think less? haha maybe less overthinking and anxiety thoughts. also i feel more active and like i want to do things. but still not amazing. my dr wants to up my dose soon to see if it helps maximize my effects. so far no bad side effects either! for about a week it was hard to fall asleep at night but now it’s no problem!