Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Paxil Side Effects and Withdrawal SymptomsPaxil entered the market in the United States in December of 1992. It was the third of the SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) to hit the U.S. market for the treatment of depression. Since the first SSRI (Prozac) was approved in the United States in 1988, there has been considerable controversy over whether SSRIs, including Paxil, can cause some people to become violent and/or suicidal. It is now generally recognized that SSRIs can cause a condition called akathisia (severe inner restlessness) that in turn is associated with suicidality. In the most recent edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (“DSM IV TR”) under Differential Diagnosis it states: “Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor antidepressant medications may produce akathisia . . .” “Akathisia may be associated with dysphoria (restlessness, depression & anxiety), irritability, aggression, or suicide attempts.” In a recent court case, a jury in Wyoming found that Paxil caused a a man to kill three members of his family and then himself. Similarly, the new South Wales Supreme Court in Australia found that the SSRI, Zoloft, caused a man to kill his wife. Suicidality associated with Paxil can be the result of recent ingestion (particularly during the first few weeks of treatment initiation or dosage increase) or trying to stop the drug. There are multiple reports of suicides occurring when people are trying to get off of the drug. It has been estimated that as many as 50% to 75% of the people taking Paxil experience dependency/withdrawal syndrome. The physical and psychological effects include the following: “Electrical ‘zaps’ to the brain, dizziness, extreme nausea, crying spells, light headedness, vertigo, coordination problems, gait disturbances, sweating, vomiting, high fever, abdominal discomfort, flu symptoms, agitation, tremulousness, irritability, aggression, sleep disturbance, nightmares, tremor, confusion, memory and concentration difficulties, lethargy, malaise, weakness, and general fatigue.” If you are experiencing any of these symptoms when trying to get off of Paxil, please contact your doctor. A recent survey shows that as many as 75% of doctors are unaware that Paxil causes dependency/withdrawal syndrome. Accordingly, you may find it necessary to educate your doctor. (Or find a naturopath ;o) (Doc)Taken from the website: www.a-paxil-lawyer-source.com Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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