Stonack knots its not ior adrenakine surge is not letting me sleep at night , started seroxat (paxil) last week updated my dose today to 10mg, im stil anxious about taking meds. Any advice how to eliminate these stomach knots pls? And after when will i start see the benefits of the med?
Stomach knots/butterflie feelings - Mental Health Sup...
Stomach knots/butterflie feelings
Hello Anon9621, Your anxieties are understandable, but it is early days with your new medication Seroxat (Paroxetine). Do read carefully the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) contained in your medication box, but in case you have lost it here's a copy:
medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...
Feelings of restlessness and agitation is associated in the early days of taking your medication:
"Akathisia/psychomotor restlessness The use of paroxetine has been associated with the development of akathisia, which is characterized by an inner sense of restlessness and psychomotor agitation such as an inability to sit or stand still usually associated with subjective distress. This is most likely to occur within the first few weeks of treatment. In patients who develop these symptoms, increasing the dose may be detrimental." (medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...
Have a chat with your GP or pharmacist about how you are feeling, as they can hopefully allay your fears and monitor how you are responding to the medication. Try not to worry unduly, starting anti-depressants can be quite hard to come to terms with at first, but give them time to start to work, and review regularly with your doctor.
Take care,
Best wishes,
MAS Nurse