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Could Dizziness, Nausea And Dermatitis Rashes Be Considered Side Effects Of Weaning Off Paroxetine Taken For Anxiety?

Hi. I recently came off a 6 month course of paroxetine for mild depression with an anxiety component. ive never felt better. I weaned myself off with he Drs knowledge and experienced what I assume to be the withdrawal symptoms I would expect? nausea, real dizzy, fatigue. Throughout the course of being on this medication I also gained 14kgs despite running 5-10km everyday and eating as healthy as I know how. I have since joined the gym and go for approx. 1.5hours a day on a programme with negative results at my 6week check in. gaining 4-5cm on measurements, gaining 2kg more, fat% going up .5%, going down two fitness levels and to my surprise the highest blood pressure ive ever had of 148/91, im normally a constant 110/74. ??. Possibly inaccurate reading. but in the last week or so I have also had swelling in my feet that hasn't gone away with a heat like dermatitis rash appearing on my toes where the hairs are. and today whilst going for a run my hands swelled up. I am a 24 year old female, 173cm tall and approx. 89kg. I have never had sweeling of my hands and feet before. what are your thoughts? my Drs is closed during the holiday period .
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
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This may have been induced following the discontinuation of your medication. Please consult with your doctor. He is the person who should exaimn to rule out the other possibilities. Best wishes.
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Could Dizziness, Nausea And Dermatitis Rashes Be Considered Side Effects Of Weaning Off Paroxetine Taken For Anxiety?

This may have been induced following the discontinuation of your medication. Please consult with your doctor. He is the person who should exaimn to rule out the other possibilities. Best wishes.