paxil and xanax side effects - Interstitial Cystitis Network Support Forum

niki_72 · 02-01-2004, 12:50 PM

I recently started therapy with paxil, and xanax on occation, for my depression and anxiety. I know we all react differently to meds, but I feel as if the Paxil or xanax is irritating my bladder. I feel like I have been in flare since I started the therapy. My docs say these drugs do not aggravate ic, but I don't know. I wanted to know if there is anyone out there who has felt that they have had a flare up from anti-deppresants or anti-aniexty medication????

**Kathi** · 02-02-2004, 09:38 AM

I've been on xanax for about 6 yrs. .25 twice a day for anxiety. If I forget to take it, my bladder hurts. I tried Paxil, but it gave me a bad reaction, so I take Prozac & again I find it helps alot & I hurt if I forget it. Hope this helps, Kathi hi

rjyoon · 02-02-2004, 09:55 AM

I was on Xanax for about 9 years. I did not notice any worsening of IC.

tcbc1989 · 02-04-2004, 10:29 AM

Hi, I am a registered nurse and it is important to mention that these symptoms are occuring to your doctor. It does not matter if anyone else has had the same reaction as you have! Please check with your doctor as soon as possible. There are so many different meds out there that there will be a combination that will work for you. Don't give up! Keep the lines of communication open with your urologist and your pharmacist. I hope that helps! Tina C. hi

BobbieB · 04-01-2004, 04:29 PM

I've been on elavil now for over 7 months...and worried about the weight gain...I have gained more than I wanted too...had lost soo much at first of getting IC..really way too much lost....in July 2003....I do take a little zanax when I feel the bladder or uretheral burning...and it helps...