Question:
For women only!!!

Is anyone taking Paxil and had very heavy periods,with severe cramping and large clots?This began right after I started taking 20 mg. per day?    — natalie J. (posted on November 22, 2003)

November 22, 2003
I take Paxil 20 mg and have no problems.
   — Lois B.

November 22, 2003
Natalie, I never had that problem Sorry!! I was taking 80mg a day. I actually had no monthly's. Be careful I really put on the weight when I was on them, had severe night sweats. I have a co-worker who is thin as a rail. But if you notice your weight loss at a stand still to long, or you have noticed gain call your doctor. That is the most common side effect for paxil. I switched just because I gained weight. I then started my monthly again.
   — cookiedough

November 22, 2003
Hi Natalie - I take 20 mgs of Paxil a day also. Although I did notice that my period was much heavier and there was the clotting I did not get severe cramps. Hope this helps.
   — Angela S.

November 22, 2003
Natalie I have been on paxil for 2 yrs. I too was having heavy periods and ended up with a hysterectomy but it was due to many problems not the Paxil. I was put on Paxil Cr 6 months ago and I seem to do much better on this one. Melinda Dr. Jenkins 12-04-03 241/???
   — Melinda W.

November 22, 2003
Definitely go see your OB/GYN for this...there is no reason for you to go through it even if you are on a medication. I had an endometrial ablation earlier this year and it was the best thing I've ever done! It's an excellent alternative to a hysterectomy (although some people may still need one), and has much better results than a D&C. There are different methods to the endometrial ablations, but the one I had is called a Novasure, and it takes less than 2 minutes to do (you can read about it at www.novasure.com ). Other methods are via a balloon or thermal. It basically destroys your endometrial lining/buildup, and in my case (which isnt abnormal) I haven't had a period since March since there is no lining to shed! I cramped for about 10 hours after the procedure, and then was fine. Anways, I thought I would share because not many people know of this alternative, and it's an excellent option. Good luck to you!
   — M. Me

November 23, 2003
I had the same problems with my period from about month 3 to month 12 after my surgery and it had nothing to do with my meds. I've heard of alot of other women have the same problem after surgery. My guess would be the hormones being released that were stored in our fat. Just an uneducated guess of course, but makes sense to me. By the way, I don't take Paxil, but I do take Prozac.
   — joeandteri

November 23, 2003
i am or was taking paxil cr also. although i normally have very heavy periods and clotting, it is much worse when i take the paxil. i never contacted a doc tho, i just took myself off for a while, which i know i'm not supposed to do but hey something has to work. i didn't feel as tho it was helping my moods anyways. i have also been at a standstill for well over a month and a half without losing weight. i am only 7 months post op. if anyone else has any hints? has anyone taken lexapro? i still have another 80lbs or so to lose!!! :( take care tammie
   — Tammie L.