Alk21
- Date posted
- 5y ago
DMD DMD
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I did experience a lot of side effects when I started taking it but not weight gain. What other side effects are you experiencing?
Alk21Alk21
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I’ve only just begun taking 20 mg of it the past 3 days and haven’t really experienced any side effects so far. I’ve previously taken lexapro and Zoloft and remembering having side effects.
DMD DMD
- Date posted
- 5y ago
That’s good that you’re not experiencing side effects then. ?
BrewieBrewie
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Hi all Taken Aropax (Paxil) daily for over 20 years. Was very effective to begin but over time has tended to become more physiological in that my body cannot tolerate even a gradual withdrawal. I have heard it’s a nightmare drug to withdraw from with horrible side effects and in my experience this appears to be accurate. I would exercise great caution in taking this medication for long periods.
Alk21Alk21
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I’ve been on 20 mg now for 2 weeks. My anxiety may have subsided a little but I feel more depressed now than I did when I decided to go on them. I was reluctant to go back on meds
BrewieBrewie
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Totally understandable to feel reluctant about going back on medication. For those with this condition, taking meds is a often daily reminder of how this crippling disorder has taken hold of us. That said, from my experience , medication has provided ‘wings’ to manage the darker times and I guess I’m of an age now where I can easily reconcile with myself about taking them....probably for life. Each individual is however different and it’s about weighing up the benefits against the things this disorder has taken from so many of us. Stay safe and best wishes
Alk21Alk21
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Thank you very much for your insight and comments very helpful.
BrewieBrewie
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Your very welcome
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