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What is the best medication for depression and anxiety?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Dec 28, 2025 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
@laura1970 I was on 40
Mg Paxil, feeling toxic. I’m now carefully tapered to 2.5 mg Paxil and 16 days on Lexapro.
Symptoms:
Anxiety diarrhea, brain zaps nausea, hand tremors, headache,, jitters, gagging . I can’t recall all of them. Restless legs and insomnia.
I’m determined to get off Paxil but it’s been a difficult experience. I have a wonderful psychiatrist. It’s taken me several months and have put in the time and will follow through. I also take Clonazapam to handle the unbearable symptoms. I’m hopeful it will soon bring me a feeling of normal. I turned down many social engagements and miss my life.
I hope this helps.
Mjdennis
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@maryjjeandennis my exact taper schedule was in small increments and I should have said I am now also on 15 mg Lexapro. With the 2.5 mg Paxil I do not want to stop at that . I can use liquid Paxil to slowly taper to zero.
I need more time on 15 mg Lexapro to bring me to a therapeutic level.