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Hi anona,

 

Sorry to hear about your emergency surgery.  From how you have written I am assuming that it all went okay.  Any stress can increase withdrawal symptoms.  It is not unusual.  It may take some time for it to settle.  It may not be obvious because it may only happen a little at a time.  But little by little adds up, and is going in the right direction so don't feel discouraged.  Just be patient and take good care of yourself.

 

Because of the additional stress that has been placed on your body it would probably be best to hold at your current dose for a few months to allow things to settle back to withdrawal normal before you make another reduction.

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:  (6 year taper)      0mg Pristiq  on 13th November 2021

ADs since ~1992:  25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq:  50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity)  Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021   LAST DOSE 0.0025mg

Post 0 updates start here    My tapering program     My Intro (goes to tapering graph)

 VIDEO:   Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management

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Hi ChessieCat,

 

It all went ok but it was a long, drawn-out process. To add to this, brain zaps were quite predominant right after the surgery up until last week and have now thankfully weathered away. I guess it doesn't help when you're injected with a myriad of potent medications for tests as well as anesthesia. 😕 

 

I will most likely continue my taper in spring. 

 

 

Paxil taper started circa 2014 from 20 mg. 

Dec. 11/2016 - 16.25 mg., Mar. 26/2017 - 15.9375 mg., Jul. 23/2017 - 15 mg., Oct. 30/2017 - 13.75 mg., Dec. 24/2017 - 15 mg., Feb. 1/2018 - 17.5 mg., Feb. 19/2018 - 18.75 mg., May 23/2018 - 19.375 mg.

 

Ativan taper started March 2018 from 0.5625 mg. 

Mar. 7th - 0.53125 mg., Mar. 19th - 0.5 mg., Mar. 29th - 0.46875 mg., April 10th - 0.4375 mg., April 23rd  - 0.40625 mg., May 2nd - 0.375 mg., May 22nd - 0.3125 mg.

Taper completed in September, 2018. 

 

 

 

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Paxil and Valtrex

 

Hello SA,

 

I'm in my 30s and managed to get a mild case of shingles. I have a cluster of three red dots on my back and one on my chest. The areas started off as feeling sensitive and irritated and then turned into red, itchy and somewhat painful spots. At first I thought they were acne but after a week of them not dissipating, I consulted with my doctor. I've been prescribed Valtrex and I'm worried about if/how it may interact with Paxil along with how effective this medication will be, being that I unintentionally waited for a while (one week) to see the doctor. 

 

I guess, in this situation, it would've been a bonus to be a hypochondriac and seek medical attention promptly. 

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

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Paxil taper started circa 2014 from 20 mg. 

Dec. 11/2016 - 16.25 mg., Mar. 26/2017 - 15.9375 mg., Jul. 23/2017 - 15 mg., Oct. 30/2017 - 13.75 mg., Dec. 24/2017 - 15 mg., Feb. 1/2018 - 17.5 mg., Feb. 19/2018 - 18.75 mg., May 23/2018 - 19.375 mg.

 

Ativan taper started March 2018 from 0.5625 mg. 

Mar. 7th - 0.53125 mg., Mar. 19th - 0.5 mg., Mar. 29th - 0.46875 mg., April 10th - 0.4375 mg., April 23rd  - 0.40625 mg., May 2nd - 0.375 mg., May 22nd - 0.3125 mg.

Taper completed in September, 2018. 

 

 

 

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* NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA *

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:  (6 year taper)      0mg Pristiq  on 13th November 2021

ADs since ~1992:  25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq:  50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity)  Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021   LAST DOSE 0.0025mg

Post 0 updates start here    My tapering program     My Intro (goes to tapering graph)

 VIDEO:   Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management

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