I have been taking 20 mg. Paxil since 1993 for migrane headaches. During that time I have gained 100 lbs. I no longer have the headaches so my doctor decided last week to switch me from Paxil 20 mg. to Prozac 20 mgs. in hopes that I might get some of this weight off.
I am a sixty year old female. I am also diabetic.
I stopped taking the Paxil on May 26th. It is Sunday evening now and I am feeling like I have a slight case of the flu. I am also experiencing mild "brain zaps", however, nothing like it was when I tried going cold turkey off Paxil in 2005. My doctor feels that the Prozac will catch me and that I will not suffer too badly with side effects.
Is there anyone out there who has had this experience?
Should I break down and take 10 mg. of Paxil tonight before going to bed or just let the Prozac get in my system?
Please, I need your advice!
Thanks so much.
Caroline