[nicole84]

I've recently seen my doctor to change meds as the Aurorix I was on just wasn't making enough difference to me.

I've previously tried Efexor, Luvox, Aurorix, Edronax, Lexapro briefly. But anyhow she said to try Aropax, which is Paxil here in Australia.

From what i've read around the place it doesn't seem to be a nice drug, and I usually get side effects. I've thought of trying Lexapro again because I didn't have bad side effects on it, I just kinda stopped taking it after a couple of weeks right when my mum passed away.

Anyone had experiences with Paxil that are positive? Or any input would be appreciated thanks

[terry]

I've taken Paxil since 1996 and found it to be a great med for depression. The only side effect I noticed of any import was that of weight gain. However, I also have lost weight while taking Paxil. I switched to Celexa a few weeks ago, though, because I thought it might be better in the weight-gain arena. As long as I exercise, I can keep my weight down but if I miss a few days or over-eat too often, say, around the holidays, I gain weight pretty easily, and right now I'm about 20 pounds overweight. I need to get this weight off, hence the change to Celexa to see if I could get it off faster and keep it off better. So far no change in weight, thought.

I really think that Paxil is a great antidepressant, but I also know it has a bad profile as far as for weight gain and I've read other posts that aren't too complimentary. You can give it a try, is about all I can say. I find that Celexa, which is about the same as Lexapro, is pretty comparable to Paxil as far as getting rid of depression.

Good luck.

[hrcj1]

Hi,

Those drugs are pretty similar, and it's usually a toss up what will work best for any individual.

The main problem I've heard about Paxil and personally experienced is that it can have weird withdrawal effects. You need to make sure your doctor is aware of that and can help you taper off if you want to go off of it.

[badger]

Hi,
As one of the others said; the side effects will be different for each person.
Aropax is just another option suggested by your doc but after trying several, it sounds like you felt more comfortable with Lexapro. It is less likely to cause adverse effects unlike Aropax, that has a long list and more noted for it's withdrawl effects.