PAXIL Reviews (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (1018 Ratings)

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PAXIL  (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-12-29 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR PAXILCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 4  Generalized anxiety / mood swing None so far It works great! Don't believe everything you read about this med, like other medications work for some and for other does not, Me ha quitado la ansiedad hehe M 30 2 months
11/11/2008
 4  depression, anger management I get an erection but can not cum M 38 2 months
1/13/2016
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 4  Generalized Anxiety Disorder The initial side effects were a roller coaster of ups and downs. Increased anxiety was so bad, ended up bedridden for weeks and in the hospital once or twice. Doctor had me increase 10mg to 20 a week later and it made everything so much worse. Went back to 10mg and so far have been doing good for weeks now. No negative sexual side effects, in fact I think it made things better for me. They say the therapeutic dose is 20mg and above, but for me and other people I've spoken to, 10mg works great. It took about a month to really start working, I dont feel any more needless anxiety in my chest and can actually get up and have a life again. M 32 2 months
10mg 1X day
3/30/2014
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 4  Panic attacks, anxiety Nausea, fatigue, tremors (all subsided in 2-3 weeks). Inability to orgasm persistent. I have noticed a big difference in my anxiety level, and believe Paxil is genuinely helping more than therapy alone did. However, the sexual side effects are extreme (I am female). No sex drive, no orgasm. Enough to make me discontinue the drug. F 21 2 months
9/30/2009
 4  Generalize anxiey disorder Fewer side effects which gone after few weeks must recommended with therapist consultation F 26 2 months
25mg 2X day
8/30/2020
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 4  GAD Works well. I do not like being on it, but don't like fighting the anxiety anymore. The drug works. It comes with baggage. Libido May be off a smidge but delayed ejaculation can actually be a positive. I treat for 6 months and go off for 6 months. Helps with seasonal disorder. Need to be careful with alcohol consumption while on drug it really can make you want to hit an extra glass or 2 of wine daily. M 53 2 months
10mg 1X day
10/10/2020
 4  PMDD, general anxiety disorder Insomnia with 10 mg, weight loss, feelings of paranoia or nervousness for no reason. It's helped with my relationships with people and my agitation. F 17 2 months
20mg
4/19/2012
 4  panic attacks constipation, dry mouth, throat so dry i woke up gagging, absolutely could not orgasm it helped so much with depression that i didn't even cry at my moms funeral and i loved her dearly. i had no road rage or anger. my boyfriend said it was like i had no emotions , but i felt like i was dealing with life better. i quit taking it because of those mentioned side effects. you must taper off this med. even when i did i had dreams so bad that i didn't want to go to sleep. excellent for depression and anger F 39 2 months
20 mg 1X day
12/4/2011
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 3  depression worked to calm me down but also created a I dont care attitude. Kills sex period. Does help to sleep. M 53 2 months
3/13/2001
 3  social anxiety disorder Inability to ejaculate. M 28 2 months
8/2/2001
 3  Anxiety and Depression I had a lot of side effects that went away after the first few days such as, yawning/gaging, nervousness, and dizziness. After two months I still have insomnia, drowsiness, brain zaps (loss of focus), forgetfulness, and decrease sense of morals. My biggest issue with the drug thus far is that it seems to work off and on. Some days I'm on a high and feel great, others I'm just barely getting by. Improved society anxiety, general anxiety, and depression. F 22 2 months
1X day
7/29/2013
 3  anxiety, migraines Extreme fatigue. Sleeping 10-12 hours and taking naps. Paxil seemed to work well for me as far as making me feel very calm. It also reduced my migraines. But I could not stand feeling exhausted all the time. F 40 2 months
6/25/2009
 3  Bulimia and Anxiety Excessive yawning, Dilated pupils, didnt care about things that used to bother me, I stopped obsessing over everything. The side effect that bothered me the most, was the sexual side effects. The desire was gone, completely, and inability to have an orgasm. It was horrible to not be able to have an orgasm! That was when I realized that i needed to stop taking Paxil. It really helped the bulimia. No more binging and purging, and no more obsessing about food, all day long - everyday. I actaully lost about 5 lbs while on paxil. Also, unlike most people, i did not have a hard time getting off of the drug. I guess that all SSRI's affect eveybody in a different way. You can not always rely on what you hear from other people, because most likely you will react differently. You can just get a general idea of what to expect. I would recommend this to treat bulimia and anxiety, as long as you dont mind not having sex any more!! F 26 2 months
10/18/2007
 3  anxiety, panic attacks major fatigue because of no sleep, slight nausia and weight gain This drug has done wonders for my panic attacks but there are a few problems. I don't sleep therefore I'm constantly fatigued; really scarey when I have to drive. All I want to do is basically, nothing. Have no energy at all. Was taking 20mg but have decided to cut the dose in half and maybe go off it completely. F 33 2 months
8/5/2002
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 3  anxiety, chronic pain extreme and inappropriate rage (i was scared i was gonna kill someone if they pissed me off, and i'm normally very easy going) and very vivid and disturbing dreams during first week at 20 mg. decreased appetite and sexual disfunction at higher doses of 30 or more mg. side effects went away after went back to 20 mg. i have chronic pain in one of my legs after a botched surgery. works better than opioids such as hydrocodone for the pain without the drugged feeling. not at all effective for my anxiety. however, i'll take this shit for the rest of my life as it has had such an unexpectedly beneficial effect for the pain in my leg, which was really messing my life up. however, i strongly suggest avoiding tricyclic antidepressents while on an ssri. doctor added elavil for anxiety and the combination of the two is horrible. M 26 2 months
12/29/2004
 2  depression loss of sex drive, inability to have an orgasm, weight gain, nausea, dizziness, extreme withdrawal effects. I've taken paxil for two months, it helped calm me down and be less irritable. Due to the loss of sex drive I was weaned off of it and had extreme side effects such as nausea, hot flashes, dizziness, fevers, lightheaded, headaches, and stomach pain. F 19 2 months
3/6/2009
 2  Severe depression None to begin with. Then a feeling like I had the flu all the time, headache and my stomach felt like it was knotted up in a ball I took Paxil because I could no longer tolerate the side effects of Effexor. It worked ok for the first month or so, then I began to develop flu-like symptoms, headache and a knot at the top of my stomach that seemed to press on my vagal nerve. After a bout of severe nausea and a fainting spell complete with paramedics et al, I took myself off the Paxil and felt better within a day. M 69 2 months
12/15/2009
 2  bipolar 2, social anxiety extremely tired, impulsive cutting, suicidal thoughts Hated this medication. Origonally got on it for social anxiety disorder (more for my intense fear of facial blushing) and it made me soooo tired all the time which is a problem for me because I'm very lethargic to begin with. Had very bad suicidal thoughts at night and my cutting increased to every day when it has never been like that. It did help with social anxiety, but def. wasen't worth it. Am now on Wellbutrin that doesn't make me tired, but doesnt help with the social anxiety disorder either F 20 2 months
12/3/2006
 2  Social Anxiety Constant sleepy state, yawning (feeling like there is something pushing down on my tongue - very uncomfortable). Got into a rut of sleeping right up until I have to go to work and not showering before hand, then just climbing into bed when I got home. Orgasm impossible. I heard good things from several friends on Paxil, so figured it would help me get out of the house and meet people. Instead I met my couch and my bed. I am not going to say don't try it, because I studied pharmacology at University, and the science behind why it would work for some and not others is legit, and you gotta just try something else if it doesn't work. I went off immediately after 2 months, no withdrwal (maybe some weird dreams - but I was reading a weird book before bed). I am now on Effexor and my sex drive is thru the roof, my attitude is is what it usally is at its best, I am happy and feel more outgoing. F 24 2 months
7/3/2004
 1  DEPRESSION UNABLE TO CONCENTRATE, DIZZY, WAS NOT COORDINATED, AND KEPT GETTING HURT. FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAID I ACTED CRAZY. MY 29TH MARRIAGE ANNIVERSERY CAME AND WENT AND I CAN BARELY RECALL. M 48 2 months
6/21/2004

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