Kacie77 Starting tapering too much

[Kacie77]

Hi,

I have been on Paxil 20mg for three years in order to deal with Menstral migraines.  I decided to quit the medicine, because of the side effects.  I have no desire to be touched by my husband and have gained 40 pounds.  I also feel like a zombie sometimes, I couldn't even cry when my father passed away. Unfortunately, I didn't do the research before deciding to taper of and cut my dose to 10mg 2 days ago. And I'm suffering, nausea, zaps, tired but can't sleep and what little rest I get is plagued by nightmares.  Should I start over and taper by 10% or just stay where I am and finish by reducing slower? 

Edited October 9, 2017 by Altostrata
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[Altostrata]

Welcome, Kacie.

 

Yes, those are unpleasant side effects from Paxil.

 

Paxil is particularly difficult to taper. If I were you, I'd immediately go back to 20mg and stabilize for a month or two before tapering by 10%.

 

Here's information about tapering

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Tips for tapering off Paxil (paroxetine)
 

[Kacie77]

Thank you,

This stuff is evil! I truly wish I had never taken the first pill!