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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PAXIL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | for GAD | Flu-like symptoms, increased anxiety, restlessness, skin rashes and itching, tremors, "electrical" brain zap sensations, tingling, morbid thoughts, abnormal taste and smell, confused thinking and a generalized feeling of either "heavy" or "mushy" brain. | I experienced terrible withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing Paxil, I did not know it could produce "discontinuation syndrome". | M | 64 | 11 months 20mg 1X day | 4/15/2010 | 5 | Anxiety | After being on Paxil for six months, found myself gaining weight very rapidly. I had gained 30 pounds and no matter how I dieted I kept on gaining. For this reason I asked the doctor to take me off of Paxil. I heard that the detox was terrible but I did not wean my self off, I just stopped and in 5 days I was back to feeling better. | F | 63 | 2 years | 4/15/2004 | 5 | Anxiety | My son is a Marine. I suffered through his first deployment to Iraq badly. I didn't sleep. I didn't function well at all. When he returned the second time, I was a basket case. My doctor prescribed a low dose of Paxil and I was myself again. But, now that he's back from Iraq, I want to stop taking it. I stopped it cold, but the results were not pleasant. I've been meaning to call my doctor to see how to wean myself from Paxil, but have not done so. Meanwhile, I'm very lethargic and have gained 20 pounds since my anxiety is under control and my energy is gone. The results of Paxil for anxiety, however, were wonderful! Our son returned safely from Iraq, but had a high calibre bullet whistle past his ear. No wonder I was anxious. | F | 63 | 750 days | 5/17/2007 | 3 | anxiety | effected sexual powers | M | 63 | 2 weeks | 5/24/2002 | 3 | Mild depression | headaches,nausea,hot flashes and chills, feeling faint, chest discomfort after 12 days | I only took this because of a relationship ending. The initial effect was excellent:no obsessing thoughts, no ambivalence,no crying spells. However on 10 mgs. I am starting to feel side effects and reading these comments I will gradually cut down and then stop!!! THIS SHOULD BE SHORT TERM ONLY!!!! | F | 63 | 12 days | 12/11/2006 | 3 | Clinical trial | Headache, dizzyness, nausea, metalic taste | M | 63 | 1 days | 10/29/2005 | 1 | Depression | After 1 dose, I began feeling anxious, nervous, panicky. This became worse each day until I was having one constant panic attack and spent the whole day trying to walk it off. Doctor said it couldn't be the Paxil. But it was. Prozac works great. | In the years since, I have heard of multiple people having this same reaction, including my own daughter (who did not know about my own experience) and a friend. Paxil is dangerous; it can do the opposite of what is intended. | F | 63 | 10 days | 8/19/2006 | 5 | Anxiety | I had a little weight gain, but nothing that wasn't manageable. The sexual side effects were offset by Levitra, and I actually became a better lover, because I had no premature ejaculation. | I've been on this drug for 11 years, and it really did save my life. I don't mind taking it for the rest of my life, for I am a stable, happy person. I know a lot of people have had problems with it, but Paxil hits my sweet spot. I was on other SSRIs before Paxil, but nothing "did it" quite as well for me. | M | 62 | 11 years | 3/15/2009 | 1 | mild depressiom | sexual indifference, weight gain, tendency to abuse alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, lethargy, lack of emotions. | I quit 4 months ago after a 4 week taper and have had horrible withdrawal symptoms ever since. Constant nausea, inability to eat, crawling sensations inside my body, constant adrenaline surges, suicidal thoughts, intense depression, desperation, insomnia. I had none of these problems prior to taking the drug. Do not take this drug unless all options have been eliminated and plan to stay on for life if you start. | F | 62 | 12 years 10 mg 1X day | 9/22/2012 | 5 | Chronic Depression | Low libido; Sleepiness | My doctor started me at 10 mg, then moved to 20 mg. I went to 30 mg for about a year when I sensed some return of depression. Now back to 20 mg without any ill effect. I use the generic. Relief from depression is a God send! | M | 61 | 8 years | 10/15/2008 | 5 | Severe Anxiety, Severe Depression | initial side effects only - teeth clenching, excessive saliva, slight nausea, jitteriness, tingling, wanting to jump out of my skin | Don't give up on Paxil because of initial side effects. It is very hard to get through them but do it. They will go away once the Paxil kicks in. This is the best medicine for anxiety out there. I am always hungry on it but thin. Just eat well and exercise and you can fight the weight gain other people talk about. My anxiety is gone as well as depression. I was on a very low dosage to start which I thought was strange 1/4 of 10mg up to 20mg week by week but it was smart considering the initial side effects. Do not start out on a high dosage. I was on it 3 years ago at 40mg and had tremmors but it worked well before and I had no withdrawal reducing the dosage slowly. It is a strong drug and took 6 weeks to work for me but it works. | F | 61 | 6.5 weeks 20 MG 1X day | 10/27/2014 | 4 | Anxiety | I use Paxil as needed during weeks when I have vertigo from Menieres disease. It works but almost every dose causes a little acid stomach about an hour after dosing. Should not be taken with Coreg as it can cause tachyacardia. | M | 61 | 3 years 10 1X day | 5/4/2015 | 3 | depression and anxiety | Very addicting. Been taking it 16 yrs. Tried to wean off and absolutely horrible. Ended up back on it. Unable to cry and want to sometimes. However, I couldn't cry before paxil either. Haven't cried 20+ yrs. Addiction awful. It has helped the anxiety tremendously. | No weight gain. | F | 61 | 1 days 40 mg dail | 5/29/2016 | 5 | Severe depression; moderate OCD | None to speak of. I had been on a number of other ADs in the past, most of which really didn't help my depression much, or the side effects made me stop taking the med. One warning though... I cannot take GENERIC paxil. I was on it for about six months and had several seizures. The only problem I ever had was when this med went GENERIC and I was put on the "make-believe" paxil. I had several seizures while on the GENERIC. I'd wake up in the middle of the night, very confused and scared and also noticed that I had "wet" myself. When I lost control of my bladder during the day, I mentioned it to my doctor & he sent me for a brain scan. Sure enough, there was signs of previous seizure activity. Since going back to the brand Paxil I've not had a single episode. Generics ARE NOT always equal. | Looking at the range of comments and side effects listed here is amazing. Paxil must be one of those drugs that is either very very good or very very bad for a patient. Thankfully, I fall into the 1st category. I hope I never have to go off this drug. I've suffered from depression for most of my life, as did my father before me. As my life went on and my children grew into their teen years (ack!) and my beloved parents grew ill and died, husband lost his job... My depression grew darker. I've been in deep depressions before, so when my doctor prescribed Paxil I took it, not expecting much of anything. Miracle of miracles!! It works for me! I've been on this medication for 13 plus years and I am finally person that can cope with life's many ups and downs without hitting rock-bottom and staying buried there for months at a time. What a wonderful feeling! I don't feel at all 'drugged' with Paxil, as I did with some of the other ADs I've taken in the past. I just feel able to function as I suppose people are meant to. I started out with a 20mg dose and titred up to a 60mg dosage which I have been taking now for quite some time. I still have some rough spots in my life - but that's normal too, right? Meds weren't designed to make your life a Utopia. Paxil does it job, which is to even out my brain chemistry so that I can function without severe depression and suicidal ideations. | F | 60 | 13 years | 3/25/2009 | 5 | depression | I completely lose all sexual interest until I withdraw from it for 3 to 4 days otherwise it is excellent for me. | After 24 yrs of trying most antidepressants, within 2 hrs I I noticed a complete improvement. I've tried this off & on and I can feel the same effects. | M | 60 | 6 years | 3/26/2007 | 5 | depression | sleepiness | This drug has changed my life for the better. Gloominess is gone. I've tried going off it several times, but I don't like myself that way. Life certainly isn't any fun. I have to fight the sleepiness daily, but that is a small price to pay. And now that there is a generic version, it's even better. | F | 60 | 10 years | 6/14/2004 | 5 | Anxiety attacks and depression | At 10mg a pleasant effect, at 20mg a little more. Now up to 30mg daily and diminished libido. No other side effects. | This is an update to my comment on 7/23/2008. Almost 5 yrs. later I am taking 30mgs. daily and I still give Paxil(I am taking the generic and can't tell the difference) 5 rating. For me, it smooths my emotions. Give it a try, it may work for you. | M | 60 | 10 years 30 mg 1X day | 1/26/2013 | 4 | Depression | Weight gain. Loss of libido. Lethargy. Nightmare. Brain "zaps" after stopping. | You may have to try several anti-depressants before you find one that's right for you. Paxil isn't for everybody.Despite the side effects, Paxil works for me. The effects are almost immediate, calmer, negative ruminating eliminated. My depression wasn't severe. I eventually decided the side-effects weren't worth it. Now I'm on testosterone. I'm not as cheery as i was on Paxil, but it has eliminated the painful depression. | M | 60 | 2 years 20 1X day | 4/9/2011 | 4 | migrane prevention | dry mouth, constantly hot - summer & winter, constantly tired, insomnia, poor memory, no energy | Even with the multiple side effects, I continue to take Paxil for migrane preventative. | F | 60 | 4 years | 7/19/2002 | 4 | Anxiety and depression | Early on I had nausea, dizziness, ringing in ears, blurred vision, felt off balance, and increased anxiety. After a few months the only thing left is occasional ringing in ears and often feel tired. | Paxil worked . | F | 60 | 4 months 20 mg | 1/26/2019 |