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Posted by theo on October 13, 2004, at 10:11:43
I've read quite a few posts stating that when re-trying an SSRI, especially Paxil, the results aren't as good.
If it's been a year versus 3 months, will that make a difference? Paxil was hands down the best SSRI for social anxiety for me. In the past I was on 20mg regular Paxil and stopped after a year because of libido problems.
My pdoc suggested I try a low dose, 10mg regular Paxil or 12.5 Paxil CR.
It's been at least a year since I quit Paxil and wondered if it would be worth re-trying.
The only other med I'm on now is 150mg Lamictal.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Jasmineneroli on October 13, 2004, at 18:46:09
In reply to Starting an SSRI you've taken in the past question, posted by theo on October 13, 2004, at 10:11:43
Hi:
I'm on Celexa for the second time, after a 13 month break. The first time I took 10mg per day, which was upped to 20 mg per day. It ceased to be effective after about 9 months (in fact it worsened depression).
Now, I'm on it again, this time at 10mg per day, and it is working well (2 1/2 months in).
My primary diagnosis is GAD, so I'm not sure if the dx is significant in success with 2nd time around meds. Dosage may be implicated too.
Good luck!
Jas
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