April 10, 2005
Quitting Paxil to switch to Cymbalta
My docs (psych & rhuemy) agreed for me to wean off Paxil 10mg a week for 5 weeks. Well I'm into week 2 and I don't like the way I feel. If I really think about this, I'm headed back to where I began in a way, and I don't want to be that sick again. At least my sleep is better, but still affected by the changes.
Cymbalta has some Paxil-like feature and some ephedrine feature and is supposed to work wonders on FMS & CFS. But it's not enough like Paxil to just switch.
The doc did warn me that I probably wouldn't feel good during this change; I thought so what I usually don't feel that great. But the nausea and high anxiety and more pain and less sleep are back. Along with depression levels that make me not want to leave my house or talk to anyone. (When I can talk, I do want to talk to my Mom Sis and Pilgrim)
Going back to bed....hate this....it's like when they say "Now this will feel like a tiny bee sting"....."you may not feel so good during this", well thanks for the understatement of the year!
Tired & weak, back to bed,
Love to all, Judy
Posted by on April 10, 2005 1:31 PM
It sounds like its really difficult Judy. I'm sorry you have to go through all this. Just take care of yourself the best you can and get lots of rest.
Posted by: Pilgrim at April 10, 2005 3:30 PM
Thanks Sweet Gal,
I can only try to explain and hope my family and friends believe me even if they don't understand. Guess that's your life too. I am constantly thinking of you all in my thoughts and prayers. Your special delivery Tues. made my week. I love the 'permission to nap' cards!! Thank you. And thank you for the support here. I guess we're both to be resting alot these next weeks.
Hugs and Blessings,
Love always, judy
Posted by: judy at April 13, 2005 1:10 PM