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Paxil withdrawal and sleep problems
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
I have one question. I developed sleep problems awhile after I was weaned off of Paxil. My Dr seems to think it is not related to my withdrawal from Paxil. Her reasoning is that the sleep disturbance did not start immediately after withdrawal it was awhile. Can you shed some lite on the this situation?
I just started taking 2mg of melatonin. It is calming and while it has not solved my sleep disturbances I feel less anxious. I may need to increase the dosage of melatonin.
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Good question. According to "Going off antidepressants" at
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/going-off-antidepressants , sleep changes may be antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. That said your doctor who knows your full health history may be correct. A note of caution that longer term use of melatonin can have side effects too...see for example https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/melatonin-side-effects/faq-20057874 . Instead of melatonin consider reading more on tips to improve your sleep like https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/improving-sleep-a-guide-to-a-good-nights-rest or borrowing the book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker from your local library.