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April 21, 2008, 4:32 am
Flag as Inappropriate tmostuff
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Paxil and Personality Changes
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A family member has been been on Paxil for some time now. Something I've noticed is an increase in erratic behavior and uncharacteristic aggression.
Have you or anyone you've known experienced this type of behavior while on this medication?
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April 21, 2008, 8:36 am
Flag as Inappropriate skatss says...
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I was on Paxil for a few months a couple of years ago after my parents passed away. I didn't think it did much for me but my sister told me that she thought I was calmer and in a better mood -- a much better mood.
If your relative is acting strangely, then maybe the Paxil isn't the right drug or it isn't at the right dosage. Maybe suggest that they go to the doctor to talk about the drug. There are usually a couple of months of hit and miss as you look for the right drug and dose for each person.
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April 26, 2008, 5:37 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Janie says...
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I haven't seen this particular side effect (except when someone 'stopped' taking it and was going through withdrawals), but it doesn't surprise me any. I read a study a while back that said almost 20% of the people in their trial had to stop taking it because the side effects were too severe. It's possible that your family member should consider changing to something else.
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May 26, 2008, 12:13 am
Flag as Inappropriate jimmys devoted says...
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well first of all if that person is having side effects there is a lcass action lawsuit.
paxillawsuit.lawinfo.com/paxil-side-effects.html
second its a dangerous side effect. It seems the drug accululate sin brain tissue and fat layers of the body. so an eventual overdose is possible. Another side effect is liver damage. so she needs to get a liver enzyme test done.
she can google paxil side effects and it will atekj you to a host of sites. Not ot mention teh main site for paxil. Lookunder patient information.
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July 18, 2008, 4:34 pm
Flag as Inappropriate lilbit says...
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I used to take Paxil and I gained a lot of weight. I switched to Zolft. I never had any other bad side affects from paxil. I agree with everyone else you need your family member checked out by the doctor. It may be they need a different kind of med.
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