Date:  Fri May 18, 2001  9:02 pm

Hi - I'm new to the group.  My name is Olivia and I began taking Paxil during 
Chemotherapy treatment to help boost my energy.  Chemotherapy been over for a 
year now and I couldn't get off Paxil (in fact when I had a delay getting my 
Rx transfered to another pharmacy for 4 days I ended up in the ER) so I 
switched to Prozac.  Help I feel like I will always be on some drug or 
another.  If I forget to take a pill or (forget on purpose) I get the worst 
headache and can not function.  Your advice is greatly appreciated.    

Olivia

Date:  Sat May 19, 2001  11:07 pm

Response1:
Wow, this is a new one to me.  One of the major side effects of
antidepressants is tiredness.  And they prescribed it to you to give you
energy?    As you read our posts and get to know us, you will be very much
relieved to know you are not alone.   We have all been there, many of us
still are.  (I know I am).   But you have to believe, it does get
better...go off it slowly, don't stop cold turkey....Hugs, 

Pam

Date:  Mon May 21, 2001  11:04 pm

Response2: 
 
Hi Olivia,
Welcome to the group.  I can't believe they put you on SSRI to boost your 
energy when they are known to cause sleep disturbances.  Also, did you know 
that prozac is a carcinogen???  They are unbelievable.  

Ramo