So I have been on Paxil for about 3-4 months. Things have been going well! I’ve been able to look more objectively at my anxiety and that’s been hugely therapeutic. 

I haven’t had many side effects except some headaches and mild heartburn. 

This morning, however, the heartburn was rather bad so instead of just taking Tums like I usually do, I took Pepcid. Pepcid worked great- after 45 minutes I felt fine. But soon after I started feeling insatiably hungry and this has lasted pretty much all day except the periods after I have eaten. It was at a point before lunch I felt sick. 

This all feels vaguely familiar. I’ve been on SSRIs that made me hungry all the time. I’ve been on SSRIs that gave me heartburn. But not usually at once. 

My theory is that the Paxil has been causing both side effects, but the mild heartburn has been curbing my appetite so I’ve only noticed the heartburn when it breaks through. My guess is the Pepcid fully got rid of my heartburn today so I was able to fully feel what the Paxil is doing to my appetite. 

I’m definitely going to talk to my doctor about this. But I wonder if any of you have experienced this? Is my theory even in the ballpark? I wonder if I should pursue a daily antacid because I can’t imagine what it’s doing to my esophagus if I’ve been having nearly constant heartburn without realizing. SSRI-hunger can be a pain but I’ve dealt with it in the past (mints and ginger tea). 

Or. Any other ideas why one dose of Pepcid would cause these symptoms?