What effects do you get when weaning off paroxetine?

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My husband has been trying to wean off of Paxil on and off for about a year now. He was diagnosed with PTSD and given Paxil and Invega at low doses. He's been on these two for about 3 years now and has gained about 50 pounds. If that's not depressing enough!

When he tries to wean off...he'll start with half of his whole tablet that he's been taking. Here's what we have found in re: side effects:

1. Two days after the initial weaning: EXTREME tiredness. Won't leave the home and has no motivation for anything.

2. Weird affect: real needy and depressed, feeling of worthlessness.

3. He stays up all night and then sleeps in the day.

Now, he's gone back on to the full dose.

Does anyone have any other experiences to share? Can someone effectively wean off of this crap and survive?

I have been on Paxil for more than two years, for anxiety/PTSD. I started with 20 mg and later 30 mg when I got depressed. I also have gained weight, about 10 pounds. When I began to feel better after taking the 30 mg for about 2 months I decide I could decrease the dose. I'm now taking 15 mg or a half a tablet each morning.

• I have more energy after the depression lifted.
• I do out door activities, like gardening and walking, which makes me feel better and gives me energy.
• I have a variety of stuff I do inside.
• I spend less time on the computer.

Side effects

1. Graving for sweets, more then usual
2. slight head ache
3. nausea

But no major side effects. I think the key is to take small steps. If you take 30 mg go to 20 mg and then 10. Or take even smaller steps. You can also make the time between you take the tablet longer. Like 30 hours instead of 24 and include the decreasing of the tablets.