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On Sept. 30, my husband's neuro started him on Paxil for "serotonin reuptake inhibitor"; Staley 66/dx't 3 (believes he's had about 7 or 8 yrs) had been so sleepy all the time (every time he sat down, he would go to sleep, even while eating!.) So, he has been taking 1 20 mg. pill a day since then and has been even worse, like a zombie. All he does is sleep! Does anyone know anything about Paxil? I know I have seen it mentioned on this list, but don't remember anything about it since he was not taking it. I'm thinking of calling his neuro tomorrow, but was wondering if anyone else this response to Paxil. Do we just need to give it more time? His Dr. wanted to try Paxil for 3 wks. and then put him on Mirapex. Should we skip Paxil and go to Mirapex? We would appreciate any input on this. I would like to have my husband back! He has a little tremor but mostly Bradykinisia. He is very stooped over, very slow, can hardly be understood when talking, etc., but I would rather have that than this being like a zombie! Please, can anyone help? Thanks, Betty (wife of Staley)