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How to Get Off Psychiatric Drugs Safely
Copyright Notice Forward A Note From James Harper, Founder, The Road Back Chapters 3. Suggested Nutritionals for The Road Back Program 6. General Pre-Tapering and Tapering Instructions 9. Pre-Taper For: Benzodiazepines, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Anxiety & Sleep Medication 10. Pre-Taper For Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, and ADHD Medication 11. How to Taper Off Benzodiazepines, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Anxiety and Sleep Medication (Slow and Gradual Taper) 12. How to Taper Off Benzodiazepines, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Anxiety and Sleep Medication (Fast and Gradual Taper) 13. How to Taper Off Antidepressants, Anti-Psychotics and ADHD Medication (Slow and Gradual Taper) 14. How to Taper Off Antidepressants, Anti-Psychotics and ADHD Medication (Fast and Gradual Taper)
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What to Do If You Have Already
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or 17. How to Taper Off Multiple Drugs 18. What You Can Do If You Have Never Taken Psychiatric Drugs 19. Science Behind The Road Back Program How to Get Off Celexa Safely How to Get Off Cymbalta Safely How to Get Off Effexor Safely How to Get Off Lexapro Safely How to Get Off Paxil Safely How to Get Off Prozac Safely How to Get Off Valium Safely How to Get Off Xanax Safely How to Get Off Zoloft Safely How to Safely Get Off Psychoactive Medication Faithful Recovery for the Spiritually Inclined
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The Web Site you are on now, The Road Back, offers information on how to get off
Paxil, prevent Paxil withdrawal side effects as well as eliminating current
Paxil side effects.
You will find on this site
the complete book, How to Get Off Psychiatric Drugs Safely. Since 1999,
over 30,000 people have now used this information to get off Paxil or other
type of psychoactive medication.
You can follow the steps in
the book or send an e-mail to
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and we can guide you through the process.
The Road Back offers this as a FREE SERVICE.
We know many of you coming
to this site are in the middle of Paxil withdrawal or quit Paxil cold turkey
and are suffering and reading anything is very difficult. Either call us, send
us an e-mail or click the link on the top left that is red.
Already in Withdrawal or Went Off Medication Cold Turkey.
To begin reading the book
on this site, look to the left and locate the first chapter:
1. The Road Back Basics.
All chapters are located on the left side of each page for your ease of use. Your hope may be depleted and you may very well
feel like there is no way out of this. There is Hope and There is a Solution.
Read what a medical doctor had to say about this program:
"I am weeping tears of gratitude as I write this. I shall be eternally grateful
to James Harper and his work, The Road Back Program, and his fine books
especially "How To Get Off Psychiatric Drugs Safely" and all his other wonderful
books available here on Amazon.com. James Harper has not only literally saved my
life---but he has given my life back to me, my loved ones, and to my many
patients. How does one give thanks to another human being for literally saving
one's life?
ANYONE who is suffering the nightmare side or withdrawal effects from
Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Sleeping medications,(Ambien): Benzodiazepines,
ADD or ADHD drugs, is foolish not to acquire and read Harper's book(s.)
I have been addicted to Benzodiazepines (in one form or another) Xanax, Ativan,
Klonopin, etc., Antidepressants: Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, Antipsychotics
such as Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal: Sleepers including Ambien, Sonata and
Lunesta---and on and on. I have FAILED 11 in hospital 28 day detox programs, and
have attempted withdrawal on my own over 100 times, and always failed because
the pain of the withdrawal symptoms became too much to bear, and I would have to
"re-intoxicate" myself on the drugs to get some relief.
Not so with James Harper's "The Road Back Program." I followed ALL of his
suggestions to the letter, and for the first time in 41 years I have been DRUG
free for 32 days, and counting, with virtually NO withdrawal side effects or
pain whatsoever! I offer this personal account from an attitude of humility and
deep respect."
"I took medication for anxiety and mild depression on and off for 9 years.
During the last 6 years I was taking Paxil.
I attempted on 2 separate occasions to come off of this medication simply
by following my doctor's instructions to cut the pill in halves and then fourths
over the course of 2 weeks. When I
told him about my withdrawal effects, he seemed in disbelief because he had been
told by drug reps that this medication was non habit-forming. His approach to
weaning off was unsuccessful and I ended up right back on this dreadful
medication and endured the unwanted side effects because I couldn't cope with my
anxiety otherwise.
It was quite some time after I initially came across The Road Back website that
I actually decided I was ready to try tapering off again.
I began mentally preparing myself to begin the taper off of Paxil during the
winter of 2008. I decided to wait
until the summer when life would be less stressful for me.
In the meantime, I strengthened my nervous system with the supplements as
part of the pretaper program.
I was confident that I would finally be rid of this medication for good.
Over the course of 2 months I tapered off of Paxil.
I was taking 10 mg tablets when I began, and gradually reduced until I
got to 2.5 mg.
I feel that the Ultimate Omega 3s are really what saved me as far as the
bothersome brain zaps. Now, two
months after being rid of the medication I am feeling better than I can remember
feeling in a long time. My anxiety
is even less than what it was while on the medication and my sleep is much more
restful.
I still take various supplements to help with
stress and anxiety and I am learning more natural ways to cope, such as exercise
and relaxation techniques. I am so
thankful that I found help through The Road Back program!"
L.S. Do not quit Paxil cold turkey. For more information: Visit the FDA site Click here Type the name Paxil in search box. Visit Paxil site Click here
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Paxil side effects Paxil Withdrawal Paxil withdrawal - Anorexia No longer having a desire to eat. Paxil withdrawal - Apothous Stomatitis Painful red and swollen open sores on a mucus membrane of the mouth commonly called a canker sore. Paxil withdrawal - Ataxia Loss of the ability to move the body with coordination. Paxil withdrawal - Arterial Fibrillation A condition of abnormal twitching of the muscles in the blood vessels that moves the oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The unusual twitching is rapid and irregular and replaces the normal rhythm of contraction of the muscle, which sometimes causes a lack of circulation and pulse. Paxil withdrawal - Blood Cholesterol Increased An abnormal condition where there is a greater amount in the blood of the oily/fatty substances known as cholesterol. Cholesterol is a necessary part of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates). Because cholesterol only slightly dissolves in water, it can build up on the walls of the blood vessels, therefore blocking/decreasing the amount of blood flow, which causes blood pressure to go up. If not corrected, this condition is associated with coronary artery disease. Paxil withdrawal - Blood Creatinine Increased A greater than normal number of creatinine or muscular chemical waste molecules in the blood. Creatinine plays a major role in energy production in muscles. Since creatinine levels are normally maintained by the kidneys, Blood Creatinine Increased is an indicator of kidney malfunction or failure.
Paxil withdrawal - Blood in Stool The blood that is in your bowel
movement usually comes from any place along your digestive tract (from your
mouth to your anus). The stool can appear black and foul-smelling (usually
from the upper part of your digestive tract) or red or maroon-colored (usually
from the large intestine area). Hemorrhoids are the usual cause for blood
in the bowels.
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Bundle Branch Block Right These are specialized cells in
the upper right heart chamber and are the hearts pacemaker. They send
electrical signals to the heart that keeps it beating or contracting regularly.
Normally the signal goes to the lower heart chambers at the same time through
the bundle of His (hiss) on both the left and right sides of the heart, so the
lower chambers contract at the same time. When the bundle is damaged on
the right side, the signal does not fire at the same time as the left, which
changes the pace of blood flow. This can lead to a person fainting.
Paxil withdrawal - Cardiac Failure A heart disorder where the heart
does not function as usual and may completely stop working. Paxil withdrawal - Cardiac Failure Congestive The body is asking for the heart to supply more blood than it is capable of producing and maintaining. Normally, a body can tolerate an increased amount of work for quite some time. The condition is characterized by weakness, shortness of breath, and a fluid build-up in the body tissues causing swelling. Paxil withdrawal - Cold Sweat The skin is clammy and moist and you feel chilled. This is a reaction to a shock or pain as well as to fear and nervousness. Paxil withdrawal - Colitis A condition where the large intestine becomes irritated from the use of the drug. Paxil withdrawal - Coronary Artery Disease A condition where the blood vessels that mainly carry the blood away from the heart become clogged up or narrowed usually by fatty deposits. The first symptom is pain spreading from the upper left body caused by not enough oxygen reaching the heart. Paxil withdrawal - Dehydration An extreme loss of water from the body or the organs of the body as in sickness or not drinking enough fluids. Paxil withdrawal - Diplopia The condition where a person is looking a one object and instead of normally seeing just the one object he sees two. This is also call double vision. Paxil withdrawal - Diverticulitis There are pouches or sacs on the inside of the intestines that look like fingers. This increases the area for the body to absorb nutrients as they pass through the intestines. These sacs become irritated and swollen and end up trapping waste that would normally be eliminated, causing pain and constipation. Paxil withdrawal - Dysarthria The inability to control the mouth muscles when forming words so the words are not clearly spoken and heard. Paxil withdrawal - Dyslipidemia The normal fat metabolism in the blood is interfered with. Paxil withdrawal - Dysphagia Trouble swallowing or the inability to swallow. Paxil withdrawal - Ecchymosis When a blood vessel breaks and creates a purple discoloration of the skin. Paxil withdrawal - Edema An abnormal build up of excess fluids in the cells, tissues, and the spaces between the tissues creating swelling. Paxil withdrawal - Edema Peripheral The abnormal build up of fluids in the tissues of the ankles and legs causing painless swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. If you squeeze the swollen area it leaves an indentation on the skin for a few minutes. Paxil withdrawal - Ejaculation Delayed The man is not able to release sperm either during sexual intercourse or with manual stimulation in the presence of his sexual partner in spite of his wish to do so. Paxil withdrawal - Ejaculation Dysfunction A condition where the man has one or more of the following symptoms: He is not able to have an erection, not able to have an orgasm, has a decreased interest in sex, is sexually inhibited, or it is painful to ejaculate sperm. Paxil withdrawal - Erectile Dysfunction Incapable of having sexual intercourse. Even though a man desires sex he is inhibited in his sexual activity and is unable to have or maintain an erection of the penis. Paxil withdrawal - Erythema a skin redness caused by the swelling with blood of the tiny blood vessels of the skin as in burns.
Paxil withdrawal - Erythematous Rash Redness of the skin from the
swelling of the tiny blood vessels with skin irritation (itching, burning,
tingling, pain) and breakouts (eruptions).
Paxil withdrawal - Esophageal Stenosis Acquired The tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach narrows. Paxil withdrawal - Exfoliative Dermatitis The unusual and not normal condition of scaling and shedding of the skin cells. The skin is usually red colored. Paxil withdrawal - Face Edema The tissues of the face become swollen. Paxil withdrawal - Feeling Jittery A physical sensation of nervous unease. Paxil withdrawal - Gastric Irritation An inflamed and sore stomach. Paxil withdrawal - Gastric Ulcer An open, irritated, and infected sore in the wall of the stomach. Paxil withdrawal - Gingivitis Sore, swollen and red gums in the mouth that bleed easily. Paxil withdrawal - Glaucoma The delicate nerve to the eye, the optic nerve, becomes easily damaged with the build-up of excess fluid pressure within the eyeball. The first sign of glaucoma is loss of peripheral (side) vision. It can progress to total blindness. Paxil withdrawal - Hepatic Steatosis Excessive amounts of fat in the liver. Paxil withdrawal - Hyperhidrosis The triggering of an excess of sweat being produced on the soles of the feet, the palms, or the underarms which can cause embarrassment or losing grip on a pen or other items. Paxil withdrawal - Hyperkeratosis An abnormal enlargement of the skin tissues causing the skin cells to increase in size. Paxil withdrawal - Hyperlipidemia An abnormally high number of fat cells in the blood.
Paxil withdrawal - Hypertriglyceridemia Too many triglycerides in the
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Triglycerides are three fatty acids bound together
in one molecule stored by the body and available to create high levels of energy
when used. Paxil withdrawal - Hypoesthesia A partial loss of sensation or general loss of awareness. Paxil withdrawal - Impaired Gastric Emptying The contents of the stomach are not passed into the intestines as normal due to the stomach losing the muscular strength to do so. Paxil withdrawal - Increased White Blood cell Count This is an increase in the number of cells in the blood that are responsible for the removal of bacteria and other unwanted particles. They fight disease and infection by enclosing foreign particles and removing them. An example of a disease that would increase white blood cell count would be Leukemia. Paxil withdrawal - Insomnia Not able to fall asleep or sleeping for a shorter time than desired, thus not being able to properly rest and feeling un-refreshed. As a result, a person can become irritable, have difficulty concentrating and feel a lack of energy. This can be caused by stimulants such as by caffeine or drugs or by mental anxiety and stress. Mental stress can be communicated and relieved. Paxil withdrawal - Irritable Bowel Syndrome A painful condition where the either the muscles or the nerves of the lower intestines, are not responding normally. This results in an alternating condition of diarrhea followed by constipation, back and forth. Paxil withdrawal - Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca A condition where the outer coating of the eyeball is dry because of a decrease in the normal amount of tears in the eye. As a result, the eyeball and inside of the eyelid thickens and hardens sometimes causing the vision to be less sharp. Paxil withdrawal - Leukopenia An unnaturally low number of white blood cells circulating in the blood. Paxil withdrawal - Loose Stools The bowel movement is runny instead of formed. Paxil withdrawal - Lower Abdominal Pain A hurtful irritation of the nerve endings in the area of the hipbones housing the lower digestive tract. Pain usually means tissue damage. Paxil withdrawal - Lymphadenopathy The lymph nodes, where the immune cells are located, become larger than is normal because of a high concentration of white blood cells. Paxil withdrawal - Macular Degeneration The gradual loss of central vision, which is the sharpest vision while peripheral eyesight, is unaffected. Paxil withdrawal - Maculopathy An abnormal condition of the yellow spot of the eye, which is located in the center of the inner lining of the eyeball and connected to the main nerve to the eye and is responsible for sharp vision. Paxil withdrawal - Mania Unusually irrational, excessive and/or exaggerated behavior or moods ranging from enthusiasm, sexuality, gaiety, impulsiveness and irritability to violence. Paxil withdrawal - Melena Abnormally darkly colored stools as a result of hemorrhaging in the digestive tract where the blood has interacted with the digestive juices creating the dark color in the bowel movement. Paxil withdrawal - Micturition Urgency A sudden desire to urinate usually followed by leakage. Paxil withdrawal - Mood Swings An emotional shifting as from a state of happiness to a state of depression for a period of time. Paxil withdrawal - Myocardial Infarction The blood going to the heart is delayed or stopped causing middle muscle tissue in the heart wall to die. Paxil withdrawal - Nasopharyngitis Irritation, redness and swelling tissues in the nose and the tube leading from the mouth to the voice box as well as the tubes leading to the ears. Paxil withdrawal - Nephropathy An abnormally functioning or diseased kidney. Paxil withdrawal - Nervousness Jumpy, jittery, anxious, and troubled with an irritable temperament. Paxil withdrawal - Night Sweats The water-salt, waste product the skin releases is called sweat or perspiration. With night sweats you become wide awake in the middle of the night shivering and cold and wet with your sheets/pajamas soaked in perspiration making it difficult to go back to sleep. Paxil withdrawal - Nightmare Dreams that make you afraid or leave feelings of fear, terror, and upset long after waking up. Paxil withdrawal - Orgasm Abnormal Unable to have an orgasm with normal sexual stimulation. Paxil withdrawal - Oropharyngeal Swelling A swelling in the area from the soft part of the roof of the mouth to the back of the mouth. Paxil withdrawal - Pain in Extremity A painful feeling in the legs, arms, hands, and feet. Paxil withdrawal - Pharyngolaryngeal Pain Pain in the area of the respiratory tract (organs of breathing) from the throat to the voice box and above the windpipe. Paxil withdrawal - Photopsia A condition where a person see lights, sparks or colors in front of your eyes.
Paxil withdrawal - Photosensitivity Reaction An exaggerated sunburn
reaction that is not normal in proportion to the amount of exposure to the
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Paxil withdrawal - Pollakiuria Urinating much more frequently than
normal as often as once every five to fifteen minutes.
Paxil withdrawal - Pressure of Speech A condition where the individual cannot voice his ideas fast enough with the pressure of there being not enough time to say it.
Paxil withdrawal - Pruritic Rash Extremely itchy, red, swollen bumps
on the skin. Paxil withdrawal - Pyrexia Fever or the increase in body temperature that is usually a sign of infection. Paxil withdrawal - Retinal Detachment The thin layer lining the back of the eyeball (the retina) detaches from the back of the eyeball. This thin layer is like the film of a camera because it sends the images a person views to the brain. When it detaches it causes a reduced ability to see. Paxil withdrawal - Rigors Shivering or shaking of the body as if chilled, preventing normal responses. Paxil withdrawal - Skin Ulcer An open sore or infected skin eruption with swelling, redness, pus, and irritation. Paxil withdrawal - Sleep Disorder These are a list of sleep disorders such as teeth grinding, insomnia, jet lag, sleep walking, abnormally falling asleep during the middle of a conversation after a full nights rest, uncontrolled body motions keeping one awake, etc. Paxil withdrawal - Suicide, Completed An attempted attack on oneself that is life threatening results in death. Paxil withdrawal - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Where the organs of breathing near the mouth such as the nose and sinuses, become infected and are usually treated by antibiotics.
Paxil withdrawal - Urinary Hesitation Hard to start or hard to
continue emptying ones bladder. Paxil withdrawal - Urinary Incontinence Urinating without intending to do so because of a weakening of the muscles in the hip area from the drug affecting the nerves or the drug blocking a persons thinking process. Paxil withdrawal - Urinary Retention The inability to completely empty the bladder despite having the urge to do so. This can lead to infections or damage to the urinary organs. Paxil withdrawal - Urine Flow Decreased Dehydration of the body causing a lesser flow of urine than normal with the body reabsorbing the waste. Paxil withdrawal - Urine Output Decreased A condition where the output of urine produced in a 24-hour period is less than 500 ml. Paxil withdrawal - Weight Decreased Unintentional weight loss.
Paxil withdrawal Weight Increased An unusual, usually rapid weight
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