I have been having bad hot flashes, Paxil for hot flashes?
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Hi,
I have hot flashes and doctor put me on Effexor XR and vagifem. I didn’t fill the vagifem because it has hormones and cancer runs in my family from my dad, uncle and grandfather. Scared to involve any risk no matter now small. The Effexor made me sick and nausea. I am not depressed but have bad sweating, hot flashes and dryness. I am 50 years old, but found what has helped me the most was Black Cohosh at 200 mg. a day. Also Soy Isaflavones (not sure of spelling) or something like estroven is most likely your best bet I took Paxil years ago as it was prescribed for my fibromyalgia and I stopped taking it due to side effects.. nausea, headaches, ect.
Read this about Paxil and hot flashes…
Although the antidepressant Paxil reduces the severity and frequency of menopause hot flashes, Paxil side effects can be life-threatening. Taking Paxil for menopause hot flashes instead of hormone replacement therapy is somewhat akin to "jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire."
When looking for relief of menopause hot flashes, carefully research information on Paxil side effects before choosing the antidepressant for menopause hot flashes. There are healthful and natural ways of treating hot flashes and other menopause symptoms without taking Paxil.
Paxil belongs to the family of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Paxil is approved by the FDA to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder.
Many people believe that if a drug is FDA approved, it is safe and effective yet this is not true – as we saw with FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy. This is also not true with Paxil, as Paxil side effects can pose significant health risks.
It is generally recognized that SSRIs – Paxil included – can cause a condition called akathisia (severe inner restlessness). Akathisia may be associated with restlessness, depression, anxiety, irritability, aggression, or suicide attempts. There are numerous reports of suicides occurring with people trying to withdraw from Paxil. People being treated with Paxil have also become violent.
A Wyoming jury awarded relatives $8 million in damages after finding that Paxil caused a man to kill three members of his family and then himself. The suit alleged that Paxil manufacturer Glaxo Smithkline Corporation misled the public and medical profession about the likelihood of violence and suicide.
There is currently a class action lawsuit against the Paxil manufacturer, alleging that Glaxo SmithKline concealed information about the severe withdrawal reactions of its drug Paxil.
While the medical community acknowledges the potential for all SSRIs to cause dependency/ withdrawal syndrome, Paxil is by far the worst. Studies show that up to 85% of people taking the antidepressant Paxil have withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking Paxil. According to World Health Organization data, Paxil has the highest incidence rate of withdrawal adverse experiences of any antidepressant in the world.
Paxil Side Effects:
Severe mood swings.
Irritability, agitation.
Aggression.
Insomnia.
Confusion.
Memory and concentration problems.
Panic attacks.
Suicidal thoughts.
Dizziness.
Crying spells.
Coordination problems.
Electric shock feelings throughout your body.
Unsteady gait.
Slurred speech.
Blurred vision.
Profuse sweating.
Nausea, vomiting.
High fever.
Lethargy, malaise, weakness, and general fatigue.
Flu symptoms.
Headaches.
Hypersensitivity to motion, sounds, smells.
Abdominal cramping.
Chills/hot flashes.
Nightmares.
Tremors.
Fainting.
Heart palpitations and chest pain.
Grinding teeth.
Sexual problems.
Hot flashes are the most common complaint of menopause and the most common reason women use hormone replacement therapy. Hot flashes traditionally have been treated with estrogen and progestin hormone supplements. The widely publicized Women’s Health Initiative study linking hormone replacement therapy with the increased risk of heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease sent tens of thousands of women in search of an alternative treatment for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
I haven’t heard of anyone being placed on Paxil for menopause symptoms. It’s really used for depression and anxiety. It may be a new treatment that has been recently discovered, as many pills are typically used for one thing but may have therapeutic effects for other illnesses as well. However, I would ask the doctor specifically what the Paxil has to do with menopause.
a long while ago they found that meds for menopause can cause heart attacks and strokes i took parmenin forlong time the largest dose you can get it did help that but man it was scary so i quit. i have never heard of paxil for menopause and i would be scared and the amout you are taking i am glad you hae doctor watchign that. you mentioned depression so i guess its ok but its very hard to stop this med. iw ould be careful with it.its an old med and i probably wouldn’t take it cause i would go to a therapist and find out what is on with something else. but you take care yes they all cause weight gain abit but you can watch by not eating to much
Im not sure about taking Paxil for menopause, I have heard that is not good but I would talk to your Dr. about your concerns, you can also get a 2nd opinion from another Dr. about it. As far as Paxil helping hot flashes and depression that does work. I have been on Paxil for hotflashes, depression and anxiety (along with klonopin) and Paxil has helped. However I am not going through Menopause so I can not help you with that. Its hard now days with so many diff. medications and diff. side effects and what works for some people might not help for others. I would really speak to your Dr. about your concerns if you trust him/her and if not see another Dr. and get a 2nd opinion. It wouldn’t hurt!