Question:
I have been taking Paxil for several months. I decided to stop it 6 days ago and am wondering if I am having withdrawal symptoms. I have numbness and tingling in my hands, feet, and around my mouth. I frequently have fleeting moments of being unconnected with my body, can't sleep, and feel horrible. Can you offer any suggestions?
Thanks.
Dr. Heller's Answer:
It may indeed be a withdrawal symptom. It could also mean your underlying symptoms are returning.
If it is a withdrawal syndrome there are two things that can be done...
1) Taper the dose slowly over time. 2) Switch to Prozac for a few weeks, then stop it. Prozac tapers by itself, avoiding the withdrawal syndrome in most patients.
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