Hasan: Antidepressant Effected my metabolism rate

[Hasan]

I have been on a diet and exercise for about five years with satisfying result, by then I had been on 10gm paroxetine for premature ejaculation with no noticeable side affects, however in the last few months My doctor raised my dosage to be 20mg for issues related to depression, I had been on that dosage for about 4 months, by then I gained some weight and my body fat percentage increased despite being on the same diet and exercise then I got back to the old dosage 10gm, I lost few pounds and my shape got better but still not satisfied with the result and still struggling to get back to what I have been on, but no matter how much I try it’s not working for me and it’s so frustrating. 
My concern is:

has the med ruined my metabolism rate and is it going to be permanent? Knowing that it’s only been five months since I decreased the dosage. 

[Gridley]

Welcome to SA, Hasan.

 

Paxil and other antidepressants are associated with weight gain.  It is not a permanent change, and once you go off the drug you weight should return to normal.

 

Please be careful in changing doses.  These drugs are very strong and it's good to be consistent in the dose you take.

 

If you decide to go off the Paxil, we recommend tapering by no more than 10% of your current dose every four weeks.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

This link is specifically about tapering Paxil.

 

Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine)

 

This is your Introductory topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  Again, welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Hasan]

2 hours ago, Gridley said:

Welcome to SA, Hasan.

 

Paxil and other antidepressants are associated with weight gain.  It is not a permanent change, and once you go off the drug you weight should return to normal.

 

Please be careful in changing doses.  These drugs are very strong and it's good to be consistent in the dose you take.

 

If you decide to go off the Paxil, we recommend tapering by no more than 10% of your current dose every four weeks.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

This link is specifically about tapering Paxil.

 

Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine)

 

This is your Introductory topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  Again, welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Gridley

 

Thank you very much for your reply 

 

just to be clear, in order to get my normal weight , isn’t enough just to reduce the dose or I should go completely off?

 Because I used to be on 10gm for the five years ago and had no issue, while the issue started when I raised the dose into 20mg. 

Knowing that the reason I didn’t want to go completely off is that I need it for my premature ejaculation issue, while I’m wondering if there is an alternative med for that issue that doesn’t effect weight. 

Thanks again:) 

[Altostrata]

Welcome, Hasan.

 

You can go back to 10mg, but you'll have to taper so you don't get withdrawal symptoms. Please read the links Gridley gave you.

 

Were you taking 10mg for depression also, or did the "depression" occur while you've been taking Paxil?

[Hasan]

11 hours ago, Altostrata said:

Welcome, Hasan.

 

You can go back to 10mg, but you'll have to taper so you don't get withdrawal symptoms. Please read the links Gridley gave you.

 

Were you taking 10mg for depression also, or did the "depression" occur while you've been taking Paxil?

Hello 

Actually I’ve been suffering from anxiety since I was teenager, but haven’t decided to take action until last few months, however I figured some techniques to control it. 

[Altostrata]

Side effects are dosage-related, they will reduce when you reduce the dosage. We can help you taper. Other than that, it's your choice if you want to continue taking it.