Hi all. I've been going through a tough period lately and my depression has kicked up. So, I increased my Paxil dose (talked to Psychiatrist at my counselling center first) from 20 mg/day to 30 mg/day. It seemed to help.
Also, I've been on Paxil for over 25 years-since I was diagnosed with clinical depression at 38. For most of the time, I have been on that same dose-20 mg/day. So maybe I needed more to get the same effect as I used to, since I've been on it for so long?
At any rate, owing to anxiety attacks my physician prescribed a light dose of Xanax at night, .25 mg pill. Just enough to get me to relax and help me sleep. I also take a Melatonin (over the counter sleep aid) along with it to help me relax. All well and good.
The issue is this-for the last couple of mornings I have woken up feeling depressed. Just wanted to lay in bed and not get up until about noon. I was going to go to Church services today and couldn't get out of bed to clean up. Does anyone know if taking a Xanax and a Melatonin at night could contribute to neutralizing the effect of Paxil-and setting me up for morning depression? After I took my 30 mg of Paxil today I started to feel a little better.
Any input would be appreciated.