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Q: 5-htp Vs. Paxil

asked by: htanguay on January 11th, 2005

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I have been researching 5-htp recently. I am wondering if anyone has switched from paxil to 5-htp with any success or has tried it and found it didn't work.

I have anxiety and depression and I have been taking paxil for about 3 months. I am starting to see some of the effects that can occur-constant headaches, insomnia, dizziness, and weight gain. I was on paxil a few years ago and it seemed to stop working after a while. I am only on a dose of 20 mg. Lower than this didn't do anything. I have tried other prescriptions with limited help.

Please let me know if you have any advice.

Thanks
heidi

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emptyalive

replied on February 1st, 2005

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Truth

Yes, paxil has some wicked side effects. Weight gain is huge. It's almost guarenteed to make you blow up like a balloon in time. It's also common to get light headed and a little spacey. I personally did not like paxil..And would never suggest it unless you needed to gain weight or had a lot of patience. I would ask about switching to something else. I liked lexapro - i'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but i'd look into it.

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