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Thursday, February 09, 2012 Lollita asks

Q: My 4th day on salipax and i feel like a zombie! Shall i stop it?

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
2/10/12 7:30pm

Thank you for your question and welcome to HealthCentral's Anxiety Community.

 

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice.

 

Often, side effects disappear after taking these types of medication for several days to a week. However, if your side effects are not going away or if they are interfering with your ability to complete daily tasks then you should talk with your doctor.

 

It is never advisable to stop this medication without first speaking to your doctor.

 

Eileen

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Merely Me, Health Guide
2/17/12 5:59pm

Hey there

 

Just checking back to see how you are doing.

 

Are you writing from a different country than the U.S.?  Here is some information I did find on Salipax.  It seems it is a medicine which is similar to Prozac.  It is important for you to tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking as they may interact with Salipax.  One of the unfortunate effects of some of the antidepressants/anti-anxiety medications is that they can dull your affect and emotions.  If this side effect continues...I would definitely suggest talking to your doctor about it. 

 

Let us know how you are doing if you can.

 

MM

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2/18/12 12:53am
Ya im in saudi arabia i stopped the medication because it gave me severe anixiety and horrible panic attacks.so my doctor changed it and I'm still battling with the panicking but hopefully it will go away soon. Thank u Reply
2/20/12 12:42am
I wanted to update u on my situation.so the doctor took me off after 9 days of salipax and I've been on cipralix for 4 days now ,still the panic attack are horrible ,but the new thing is I'm now having shortness in breath and I don't know if it's the medication or the anixiaty ,it's so bothering and scares me that itself puts me into a panic attack .any one knows about this HELP plz? Reply
3/28/12 9:13pm

Hi Lolitta,

 

I took both medications. 1st cipralix and now i'm taking salipax. the drawbacks of cipralix are that if you stoped it, the panic will return immidately and it makes you gain weight.

 

Anyhow, for salipax, I has been taking for 2 merely months. it works for me but if it is taken at night, you will face diffculty to sleep.

 

But belive me no results will be felt right away. be patince sis.

 

BR,

Abduol

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3/29/12 10:09pm
Thank you abdul im now doing fine on cipralex the salipax wasn't for me at all it gave me horrible side effects,anyway i hate the fact that i have to take the medication why can i be just normal like any one else Reply
3/29/12 10:27pm

such case as ours hit people who cares so much and being reponsible. Try to luxate your thinking away from it, Pray to Allah and keep good people around you.

 

Also, some people have cancer, some people have dercums and ,for us, we have panic disorder.

 

It is just a phase and incha'allah we will pass it safley and become more stronger.

 

Take Care

Abduol

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By Lollita— Last Modified: 03/29/12, First Published: 02/09/12