abdul8
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- 3y
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
Yeah I have to outweigh the good with the bad and think that it will make it better and I will get through the negative side effects
griff33griff33
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- 3y
Yeah and you might be one of the lucky ones that doesn't get any side effects! I call my doctor if I get worried about aode effects etc. I hear alot of people say the doctors prescribe something else for the first few weeks to help them get through the hard part whilst they are kicking in. Also just remember that once they kicked in they can help a great deal.
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
Exactly that’s just what I need to realize is that yes there may be side effects but I can change medication and I can get better
griff33griff33
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- 3y
Also keep in mind that it can take up to 6 weeks to start showing positive results, but you can start to notice them as soon as 2 weeks. Message if you wanna talk when you start them.
OCDsuksOCDsuks
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- 3y
No taking paxil for 11 days now, No results yet
linds💕linds💕
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- 3y
No, I take Prozac but lexapro was my second option. My doctor said lexapro is more of a relaxant and can make people sleepier, so that’s why I decided to take Prozac because it’s more of a stimulant.
OCDsuksOCDsuks
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- 3y
Does it work for you?
linds💕linds💕
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- 3y
@OCDsuks It seems to be!! I was on 10mg Prozac for 30 days and just switched to 20mg 8 days ago. I feel like I can understand that what I’m going through is ocd, even when the feelings feel really real. It seems to be helping:)
linds💕linds💕
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@OCDsuks Have you noticed any side effects on Paxil? And if you want to share how many mg are you on and why did you choose Paxil?
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
I would like to know too
griff33griff33
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- 3y
I started lexapro 2 weeks ago. It was hell at first with side effects but they are starting to calm.down now and I feel a little calmer. They take 4-6 weeks to kick in properly so I am still quite anxious but more hopeful
Liz1225Liz1225
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What side effects were you having?
griff33griff33
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- 3y
I'm still getting some now. Mainly nausea and heightened anxiety and fatigue. They can make you feel worse before they make you feel better. But some people don't get any sode effects
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
Yeah I always get scared of side effects but I feel like medication will help me tremendously
griff33griff33
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- 3y
It's worth a try. I had citalopram (uk think there another name for it) for two years and it helped me loads, I came off it 3 months ago but then my grandad passed away and I relapsed and anxiety just got so bad so I decided to go back on medication. It can be awful at first I have to keep reminding myself that at the mo as I felt awful last time for about 3 weeks but after that I could deal with intrusive thoughts etc so much better it was worth it
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
Yeah I know it will take time for them to work but I just get nervous about the side effects and the thought that it might make my anxiety worse and give me suicidal thoughts that terrifies me
griff33griff33
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- 3y
I understand. If you tell the doctor how you are feeling and ask them to give you the lowest dose possible so it can build up in your system and then if you hate it you can ask them to switch you to something else
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
That is very true
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