I recently met with a nutritionist and have lost 13lbs. Before stopping any medications you may want to meet with your medical team.
You also may want to meet with a nutritionist. They are really helpful!!! Good luck! Awesome post! Thank you for sharing. Your experience is a perfect example of the lack of understanding that many people have for OCD. So I congratulate you on staying strong and not caving in to your personal trainer.
Looking forward to your future posts! Thank you! And thanks for commenting. I will have more posts for sure. Thanks for reading. Interesting reading.
I would be interested to know whether this book is helpful for adults. My husband 58yrs has been diagnosed with OCD and we are having many difficulties as it is interfering with our family life. Hi, Patricia, thanks for writing. Alison, I could feel my blood pressure rising as I read this! One of my biggest frustrations is when people try to guilt others for taking medication.
I think a lot of people see OCD as the media portrays it on tv. I think that very few people realize how bad the obsessions and complusions get for some. Read about the whole exchange on the International OCD […]. She talks about an […]. I have suffering from ocd since 14 and it has mostly affected my studies.. There are times when i could not study and my parents still dont get what i am facing. They always say me to work hard but i know with it working hard would be just embittering the dituation..
I have my ukcat this week and i have not been abe to study well.. So what should i do? I hope your test went well. Have you met with an OCD professional? I wish people were more informed about the difficulties of living with OCD.. Thanks for writing! People with OCD are definitely brave—we struggle with obsessions and compulsions. However, if you do miss a dose here or there, it is unlikely that any bad effect on OCD will occur.
In fact, sometimes your doctor might tell you to skip doses to help manage troublesome side effects, like sexual problems. Although any licensed physician can legally prescribe these drugs, it is probably best to deal directly with a board-certified psychiatrist who understands OCD. It is important to find a psychiatrist who has special knowledge about the use of drugs to treat mental health disorders. Click here to find a psychiatrist in your area. Look for therapists with an MD or DO after their name.
Usually with help from a doctor that you trust, your fears can be overcome. If you have fears about taking medication, ERP can be started first and part of the therapy can focus on these fears of medications. It is important not to give up on a medication until you have been taking it as prescribed for 10 to 12 weeks.
Many patients feel no positive effects for the first few weeks of treatment but then improve greatly. No one knows how long patients should take these medications once they have been effective. Some patients are able to stop their medications after a 6 to month treatment period. It does appear that over half of OCD patients and maybe many more will need to be on at least a low dose of medication for years, perhaps even for life.
It seems likely that the risk of relapse is lower if patients learn to use behavior therapy techniques while they are doing well on medications.
And if medication is tapered slowly even over several months , the ERP treatment may enable patients to control any symptoms that return when they stop taking the medication. After medications are stopped, symptoms do not return immediately; they may start to return within a few weeks to a few months.
If OCD symptoms return after a medication is stopped, most patients will have a good response if the medication is restarted. Many patients drink alcohol while on these medications and handle it well, but be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe.
It is important to keep in mind that alcohol may have a greater effect on individuals who are taking these medications; one drink could affect an individual as if it were two drinks. Drug companies give doctors free samples of some medications. Paroxetine will not affect any type of contraception including the combined pill or emergency contraception.
The good effects of paroxetine may, after a while, improve your sex life as your mood lifts and you become interested in life and relationships again. Some of the possible negative effects include:. Sexual side effects usually pass after the first couple of weeks. However, very rarely, they can be long lasting and may not get better even after stopping the medicine.
If these happen and are a problem for you, go back to your doctor to see if there's another treatment you can try. You can drink alcohol while taking paroxetine but it may make you feel sleepy. It might be best to stop drinking alcohol until you see how the medicine makes you feel.
Antidepressants, including paroxetine, are just one of several approaches to treating depression or anxiety. Other potential treatments for depression include:. Cannabis with paroxetine can give you a fast heartbeat. Cannabis can also make drowsiness worse with paroxetine, especially in people who have just started taking it.
Methadone can increase the risk of side effects in people taking paroxetine. It can be potentially dangerous to take paroxetine with:. Paroxetine has not been properly tested with recreational drugs. Talk to your doctor if you think you might use any recreational drugs while taking paroxetine. Page last reviewed: 13 December Next review due: 13 December Paroxetine On this page About paroxetine Key facts Who can and can't take paroxetine How and when to take it Side effects How to cope with side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions.
About paroxetine Paroxetine is a type of antidepressant known as an SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for paroxetine to work. Side effects such as feeling sick or sexual problems are common.
They are usually mild and go away after a couple of weeks. If you and your doctor decide to take you off paroxetine, your doctor will probably recommend reducing your dose gradually to help prevent extra side effects. Paroxetine is also called by the brand name Seroxat.
Paroxetine can be taken by adults aged 18 and over. Check with your doctor before starting to take paroxetine if you: have had an allergic reaction to paroxetine or any other medicines in the past have a heart problem - as paroxetine can speed up or change your heartbeat have ever taken any other medicines for depression - some rarely used antidepressants can interact with paroxetine to cause very high blood pressure , even when they have been stopped for a few weeks are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant or you are breastfeeding have an eye condition called glaucoma because paroxetine can increase the pressure in your eye have epilepsy or are having electroconvulsive treatment - as paroxetine may increase your seizures If you have diabetes , paroxetine can make it more difficult to keep your blood sugar stable.
Paroxetine tablets come in different strengths ranging from 10mg to 30mg. How much will I take? With paroxetine liquid, 10ml is equivalent to a 20mg tablet. What if I forget to take it? What if I take too much? Urgent advice: Call your doctor straight away if:. Common side effects Common side effects happen in more than 1 in people. Keep taking the medicine but tell your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away: feeling sick nausea headaches being unable to sleep diarrhoea feeling tired or weak Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1, people.
In severe cases low sodium levels can lead to seizures. Information: You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. What to do about: feeling sick nausea - try taking paroxetine with or after food. It may also help to stick to simple meals and avoid rich or spicy food. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking paroxetine.
You may need urgent medical care. You may also contact the poison control center at Sexual side effects, such as problems with orgasm or ejaculatory delay often do not diminish over time. Low sodium blood levels symptoms of low sodium levels may include headache, weakness, difficulty concentrating and remembering , teeth grinding, angle closure glaucoma symptoms of angle closure glaucoma may include eye pain, changes in vision, swelling or redness in or around eye.
Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include shivering, diarrhea, confusion, severe muscle tightness, fever, seizures, and death , seizure. Discontinuation syndrome abrupt discontinuation may include nausea, sweating, dysphoric mood, irritability, agitation, dizziness, sensory disturbances as electric shock sensations, tremor, anxiety, confusion, headache, lethargy, emotional lability, insomnia, hypomania, ringing in the ears, and seizures.
SSRI antidepressants including paroxetine may increase the risk of bleeding events. Combined use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs e. This may include gums that bleed more easily, nosebleed, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Some cases have been life threatening. Hypersensitivity to paroxetine. Call your health care provider if you get rash, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. Avoid with known hypersensitivity to paroxetine or any ingredients mixed with it.
To date, there are no known problems associated with long term use of paroxetine. It is a safe and effective medication when used as directed.
Paroxetine should not be taken with or within two weeks of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs. Paroxetine may increase the effects of other medications that can cause bleeding e. Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first weeks.
Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may need up to weeks to fully improve.
Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. This risk may persist until significant remission occurs. In short-term studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults when compared to placebo.
Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age Adults age 65 and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality. Patients, their families, and caregivers should be alert to the emergence of anxiety, restlessness, irritability, aggressiveness and insomnia. All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should watch for and notify their health care provider for worsening symptoms, suicidality and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment.
Last Updated: January This information is being provided as a community outreach effort of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists.
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