Paxil, does it work?
#274635 - 07/18/06 06:53 PM
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I've just been prescibed Paxil for my panic attacks and depression, the only thing is I have IBS-C, and I've heard anti-ds can cause constipation. Than again, I've heard that some people with IBS-C have had good results with Paxil. Does anyone here have any experience w/ Paxil, who has IBS-C?
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I've never taken Paxil, but I have taken Effexor. I did have C with it, but used Miralax when necessary to help move easier. I think all of these types of drugs can cause C. I can't speak for Paxil, but for me Effexor helped me. You won't need them forever. Maybe just for now to improve your quality of life. I recommend you exercise and eat well while taking it. Good luck
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Paxil has practically cured my IBS and anxiety, so I wuold definately recommend it as a short term help.
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No, no.....
#274698 - 07/19/06 07:07 AM
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BL
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not all anti-depressants cause C. Some will make you C----but others cause D. I saw a list online somewhere of which causes which.
I took Celexa for a short period and I had D!!! With Wellbutrin, I had horrible C. Sometimes, the gastro problems are just temporary, like a week or two, until your body adjusts to it. Give it time.
I will try to find that list for you. Good luck!
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Hi Sara, Paxil is an SSRI anti-depressant and it helps with C!
It provides serotonin which makes the peristalsis work. I had
lots of problems with pooping before I started Paxil. Now,I
take 37.5 mg per day and things are a lot better!! -Bob
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I had horrible panic attacks (would wake up from them in the morning and it would go all day) and was taking zoloft. It didn't do a thing for me. Then I was switched to paxil and have been fine. No panic, no depression. I am C ad I don't really think it has made it worse. Warning: It makes you gain weight. It is worth it not feeling that engine pounding in my chest.
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I used to be a C, now I'm a drug induced D!!   I've been on a handful of different ssri's but not paxil. I agree that the Wellbutrin made me more C, personally, I liked the Lexapro the best but I'm on zoloft right now and that doesn't seemt to make me C!
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I've been on Zoloft, Paxil and Remeran (sp?) and it wasn't nice. Sure, they helped my social anxiety, but that was all. On Zoloft I ended up at emerg with anxiety attacks until they upped the dose. Then they changed me to Paxil for a couple years. I got addicted to it and had to wean myself off. Sure, no tum problems, I was just a drug addict! The weaning off was horrendous. I was really really sick. I was on 40mg 2 times a day. I looked like a cocaine addict. Shakes, stupor, didn't eat, sick all the time. NASTY!! Got off of it 8 years ago, just before I met my DH. In 2002 I had an ectopic pregnancy and after all of that hormonal rollercoaster I was put on Remeron until my hormones settled down. EVEN NASTIER!! I was nearly in catatonic state from 1/2 a dose. The dr who saw me at the walk-in said I could have gone into a coma if I had taken a whole dose.
Personally, I'm really happy if the Paxil helps you but I am staying far away for SSRI's.
Cassandra
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Cassandra
Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.
IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up! 
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Did you take any medications during pregnancy that the Dr approved?
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tblassingame
#276178 - 07/29/06 05:36 AM
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I wasn't expecting to or trying to get pg. Thomas and I have never planned on having children. My health is poor enough that my family doctor told me it would be risky ever since I was 19 - 20. I wasn't on anything either time I got pg either.
Cassandra
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Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.
IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up!
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