Please help

October 23, 2026

So I went up to my original dose 37.5mg Paxil cr a month ago I was feeling okay for the first month I was taking ashwaganda with it for 2 weeks and it was helping me sleep so good but since 3 days I have this headache starting from my neck and on top of my head it’s effecting my mood so much and I don’t know what to do I stopped ashwaganda 2 days ago it has got better but it’s still there what should I do?

Paxil — 25mg — 1year — reinstated | without clinician

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Catina31m ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @May, welcome! Ashwaganda is one of those supplements that can cause issues with antidepressants and tapering. https://taper.community/thread/57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c The fact things have improved is a good sign. My experience has been that it's best to keep your dose stable until settle down a bit. I wouldn't make anymore changes with anything. After things have stabilized, you can start a slow monthly Hyperbolic taper. https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-taper-off-paxil Hope this helps! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

May20m ago

Paxil · reinstated

So you think it’s the ashwaganda? In the morning I felt better but now it has gotten worse

Paxil — 25mg — 1year — reinstated | without clinician

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