(05-28-2014, 10:41 PM)Elizabeth Wrote: Then I realized that that tiny cut had been bleeding the entire day. Needless to say I was hysterical with fright.I never took it again. Then I found out something more terrifying. It is not listed in the side effects.I have no bleeding problems.No Clotting problems and Paxil gave them to me.

That side effect is listed in the Prescribing Information sheet.
https://www.apotex.com/us/en/products/do...tb_ins.pdf

Quote:Abnormal Bleeding: SSRIs and SNRIs, including paroxetine, may increase the risk of
bleeding events. Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, warfarin, and
other anticoagulants may add to this risk. Case reports and epidemiological studies (case-control
and cohort design) have demonstrated an association between use of drugs that interfere with
serotonin reuptake and the occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding. Bleeding events related to
SSRIs and SNRIs use have ranged from ecchymoses, hematomas, epistaxis, and petechiae to
life-threatening hemorrhages. Patients should be cautioned about the risk of bleeding associated
with the concomitant use of paroxetine and NSAIDs, aspirin, or other drugs that affect
coagulation.

(05-28-2014, 10:41 PM)Elizabeth Wrote: Write the neurotransmitters down and then ask which amino acids target the same neurotransmitters. For serotonin I use 5 htp. For dopamine DLPA and noreprinephrine also DLPA.I used these amino acids to replicate the effects of welbutrin. It was not perfect but my winter SAD depression was almost gone this winter. It was a blessing. It was also a lot healthier for me.

Importantly, you should never combine Paxil with 5-htp. It usually best to wait a couple of weeks as they can interact.

So stop paxil, wait a couple of weeks start 5-htp.

But I would suggest speaking to your pharmacy, doctor and/or a herbalist before starting your son on any herbal remedies so you can get the dosages right and to make sure it's safe.

Note doctors usually shy away from herbal products so you may best to talk to the supplying herbal shop or a herbalist.

(05-28-2014, 10:41 PM)Elizabeth Wrote: For dopamine DLPA and noreprinephrine also DLPA.I used these amino acids to replicate the effects of welbutrin.

Now I'm not very familiar with Phenylalanine (DLPA). From what I can read it regulates dopamine levels. I would be careful giving this to someone so young. I would recommend giving them the more natural sources. This website has a list http://www.livestrong.com/article/426229...ylalanine/ (Egg Whites, Nuts and Seeds, Meat and Fish, Dairy and Soy)



Being in my early 20's I hate having to take these medications and would much prefer to try herbal products. But unfortunately doctors won't recommend them and it's expensive to see a herbalist as they aren't funded by the health care system. But I've been told in my case herbal products aren't strong enough for the severity of my symptoms. But I would still like to try them.

EDIT: Opps, never realised how old this topic was. Well I hope someone finds it useful