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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Paxil
Question: I've been off of Paxil for five days now due to a lapse in health insurance, and I'm experiencing pretty rough side effects. What can I do? I do have some Xanex, would this help me until my coverage kicks back in March first?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Paxil withdrawal, as you now know, is rapid and very unpleasant. Unfortunately, the only way to really treat it is to resume Paxil or another antidepressant to increase the serotonin in your brain. Xanax may help a bit, but Xanax also leads to rebound anxiety which may make it worse. I would advise you to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and in 2-3 days it should be over.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Paxil withdrawal, as you now know, is rapid and very unpleasant. Unfortunately, the only way to really treat it is to resume Paxil or another antidepressant to increase the serotonin in your brain. Xanax may help a bit, but Xanax also leads to rebound anxiety which may make it worse. I would advise you to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and in 2-3 days it should be over.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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