Has anyone ever been on Paxil Anti-Depressents, for a lengthy time (yrs), and successfully got off of it?

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Depression
PTSD
TBI

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 17 at 2016 5:45 PM

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interesting
My dad has been on Paxil for over 7 years... and refuses to give them up...
the one time he came off of it ... Depression anger mood swings ... and Symptoms similar to PTSD... and he did 2 tours in RVN... 65-66... 69-70

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2016 5:47 PM

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My sister took that for a long time. No ill effects. She has depression.

Response by CPO David Welsh made Sep 17 at 2016 6:05 PM

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Make sure to talk to your doctor and make a plan to reduce dosage until you are able to stop. It is never a good idea to stop psychiatric medications cold turkey. Symptoms can rebound worse than usual. Be careful & yes you can work to be medication free.

Response by Col Dona Marie Iversen made Sep 17 at 2016 8:28 PM

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You must wean (tapper) off these types of medications, slowly. Speak w/your docs and based on the dosages, frequency and length of time you have been taking, they will advise the safest tapering schedule.

Response by Col Rebecca Lorraine made Sep 17 at 2016 8:35 PM

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That's a great question. As a prescriber I hated the side effects patients experience with Paxil and Effexor. I also have been on Zoloft for 9 years. I hate needing to take something, but it is a fact of life. The least amount of side effects overall depends on the patient and it is never one size fits all. A DNA profile for antidepressants is helpful. It shows how individuals genetically metabolize all psychiatric medications. Before starting anything, people should know the impact and possible side effects including withdrawal. A slow taper, awareness and support and understanding will help.

Response by SPC Shane Drum made Sep 17 at 2016 10:44 PM

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I have used Paxil

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Sep 18 at 2016 12:30 AM

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Nothing is impossible. I got off Paxil in about 15 days. Took a pill then waited 3 days before the next one. Then waited 6 days before the next one and so on. Then I took one more but I do not remember how long.
I swam a lot for exercise to keep myself busy. Years later, I am happier than I've ever been.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 18 at 2016 9:29 AM

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I stopped it abruptly. It sucked for a few days, but after that I was fine. I hated being groggy all the time and my body was so out of whack, I laughed when my grandfather died. I have been off meds for 4 years with no ill effects.

Response by CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols made Sep 18 at 2016 8:15 PM

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