NoMeaning25 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I think i might have a serious prolactin problem and wondered if it could be because of Paxil? I know this is a bit personal but ive been experiencing the following: Very painful breasts Lumps in breasts, especially the one breast and increased pain in the same breast Milky nipple discharge Loss in libido Painful intercourse because of severe dryness I see some of these problems are listed on wikipedia. Anyone know if this will correct itself? Is this paxil or something else? Was on Citalopram 20mg since Feb 2008 - switched to Paxil 20mg in August 2010 Tapered way too fast in April 2012 by skipping days. Taper completed in 6 weeks Tried prozac 20mg for 3 days - felt spaced out, not better. Tried 30mg Cymbalta for 2 days. SEVERE ADVERSE REACTION Antidepressant free since 14 August 2012 Birth control on and off during this time - Last taken 18 June 2017 - Morning after pill Started mainly using 0.5mg Xanax beginning 2016 for severe panic attacks and anxiety due to trauma Xanax on and off never more than 0.5mg at a time, never taking it 3 days in a row - used sparingly 6 Years antidepressant free - Still in severe withdrawal with over 60 symptoms Severe setback started May 2018 with no let up to date. Developed many new symptoms like tremors, inner vibrations, insomnia, visual distortions and dr/dp are 100x worse, i have severe sensitivity to movement, My dizziness and vertigo got worse and it now feels like im constantly rocking on a boat, my anxiety is sky high, suicidal idiation is back, i feel extremely brain damaged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiaK Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Risperdal is notorious for prolactin issues...I'd not heard of SSRIs doing it....but I just googled it and apparently it can...so that is probably what it is...it should right itself when you get off the drug...my prolactin issues went away when I got off Risperdal as well. Everything Matters: Beyond Meds https://beyondmeds.com/ withdrawn from a cocktail of 6 psychiatric drugs that included every class of psych drug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 11, 2014 Administrator Share Posted March 11, 2014 A great question for Dr. Google. Please let us know what you find out. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMeaning25 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Unfortunately Im already off the drug. Its 19 months now medication free and been struggling.... I have stopped my birth control 7 weeks ago, but i read going ON SSRI's, Birth Control Pills causes prolactin problems, not when off them. Strange... Will see if i can find more info with links and post them Was on Citalopram 20mg since Feb 2008 - switched to Paxil 20mg in August 2010 Tapered way too fast in April 2012 by skipping days. Taper completed in 6 weeks Tried prozac 20mg for 3 days - felt spaced out, not better. Tried 30mg Cymbalta for 2 days. SEVERE ADVERSE REACTION Antidepressant free since 14 August 2012 Birth control on and off during this time - Last taken 18 June 2017 - Morning after pill Started mainly using 0.5mg Xanax beginning 2016 for severe panic attacks and anxiety due to trauma Xanax on and off never more than 0.5mg at a time, never taking it 3 days in a row - used sparingly 6 Years antidepressant free - Still in severe withdrawal with over 60 symptoms Severe setback started May 2018 with no let up to date. Developed many new symptoms like tremors, inner vibrations, insomnia, visual distortions and dr/dp are 100x worse, i have severe sensitivity to movement, My dizziness and vertigo got worse and it now feels like im constantly rocking on a boat, my anxiety is sky high, suicidal idiation is back, i feel extremely brain damaged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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