Hidden4 years ago

You might find your pharmacist can help you here. There's also an anxiety forum on Health Unlocked.

Vtacker4 years ago

I took Paxil for 12 years. Finally had enough with the side effects and decided to quit. Weaned myself off with diminishing doses over a months time. Withdrawal was not good. At least a month of huge mood swings. I could break into tears over the most trivial thing. Had lots of what are referred to as brain zaps... like getting a shock to the brain. The side effects slowly got less frequent. But I still had crazy nightmares that I attributed to Paxil for a year or more later. I’m SSRI free for 6 years now and even though I still suffer depression and anxiety I am thrilled to have my life back. I see a therapist once or twice a month and have found the tools they have given me to really help. My depression and anxiety can be very bad at times but I would rather deal with than take the drugs. I’m 69 years old.

Longmire in reply to Vtacker4 years ago

I have a question I’ve been on Paxil for over 10 years and I quit taking it cold turkey about a week ago because my doctor prescribed lexapro and started taking it. I’ve started having like brain zaps or buzzing when I turn my head I don’t k is if it’s from withdrawals or the lexapro please help.

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