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Is this normal for switching anti-depressants?
Hi! I have been taking Paxil for 20 years. I have recently been struggling w/ more intense anxiety and depression and irritability. I am switching from Paxil to Cymbalta, and am down from 30 mg of Paxil to 5 mg, and then up to 60 mg of Cymbalta. I feel like I am having a racing heart/palpitations. I am not sure if it's anxiety, Paxil withdrawal, side effects from Cymbalta, or there is something wrong with my heart. Has anyone switched from Paxil to Cymbalta (weaning off/increasing at same time.) If so, did you have any issues? Thank you so much!
Your post got pulled up, royalbee. I'm wondering how things are going for you and your family?
Gave an answer, which is only my opinion, on the anxiety forum. I should have added, 20 years is a long time on any antidepressant and the taper from that long should be quite slow. Many docs, however, do fervently believe in starting a new med while tapering off the old one so there's constant coverage, but I do stand by my post on the anxiety forum. Peace.
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Thank you so much Paxiled!
i think for this you have to consult doctor
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