Paxil ——> Lexapro

I went to the doctor today for an upper respiratory infection. I started a z-pack for that.

While I was there, I talked with the nurse practitioner about my problems with Paxil. As a reminder to my readers, I was experiencing anxiety when I went to New Orleans last October. That's not supposed to happen...it's why I'm on the drug. The doctor upped the dosage in November but it caused unbearable ringing in my ears. I've had the ringing for years, attributing it to old age (45!) and loud music as a teen. However, I think the ringing began when I started the Paxil and it is a known side effect.

Tomorrow, I start to phase out the Paxil and start on Lexapro. Wish me luck and good health!