PAXIL CR Reviews (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.3 (595 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PAXIL CR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PAXIL CR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Depression and anxiety | Memory is shot. When I half the dose I feel better. | I am told I am mean. | F | 76 | 3 years 40 mg 1X day | 10/30/2020 | 3 | depression/anxiety | some headaches; sleepiness | F | 72 | 7 days | 4/11/2003 | 5 | depression, anxiety, hopelessness, | Paxil was a life-saver back in December 1996. I was depressed, anxious, scared, lack of self-conference, driving my kids crazy, needy, going through menopause, rocky relationship, felt zero joy with living, felt like a loser, etc. etc.....within 48 hours of taking Paxil I was beginning to say to myself "this must be what it is like to be normal". My kids saw the change within 24 hours. I have tried going off Paxil but immediately feel myself falling back down that black hole. My question is: "Can I be on Paxil for the rest of my life? I am now almost 72 years old but doing ok. | F | 71 | 15 years 20 mg 1X day | 1/25/2012 | 3 | depression | anorgasmic | M | 68 | 4 months | 3/31/2007 | 5 | Depression | F | 63 | 15 years 5MG 1X day | 7/5/2011 | 5 | depression | Since going off of paxil cr I really feel funny, cant really explain it I would like to know if anyone feels this way | F | 60 | 2 years | 11/28/2004 | 5 | Depression | Stomach and constipation problems. | Worked very well for me. | F | 60 | 4 years 5mg. 1X day | 9/17/2015 | 3 | I was on regular paxil - it helped | can't sleep more than a few hours | have been feeling depressed and weepy all the time | M | 59 | 5 months | 4/26/2004 | 1 | fentanyl patch cancer caused panic | diarreah, constipation, vision fuzz, uncaring/unemotional | F | 59 | 4 years | 1/14/2005 | 4 | Depression, GAD | Cravings, wt gain, low libido( in fact no sexual interest at all), husband not to happy with this. | Did help me to sleep and get calmer. And helped to calm my GI disturbances. Was taking 12.5mg then was told that it was no longer being manufactured and had to go to Lexapro 10mg. With the 34lb. wt gain and above mentioned problems, told my dr. I wanted to quit taking the drug. He told me to stop taking it and I did. Now have a horrible taste in my mouth, no hunger and have lost 7 pounds in 1 week. Sexual feelings, will just have to wait and see. Otherwise, feel fine. Still get a little anxious, but I hope to overcome that God willing. I just don't want to go on medicine again. Take BP medicine,thyroid medication and take Prevacid for my GERDS. | F | 58 | 11 months | 8/27/2005 | 3 | panic attacks | bowel movements were constipated the first week or so causing a hemoroid ... then bowel movements changed to primarily diarrhea and has continued with diarrhea for the last six weeks. since it hasn't stopped, i will be discontinuing paxil cr for this reason. however, paxil cr did stop the panic attacks as did other ssri's i've taken over the years. but there's no sense in dealing with on a daily basis diarrhea, upset stomach, some nausea and some heartburn. i don't recall having any noticeable side effects with any of the other ssri's. besides, I think paxil cr may be the most or one of the most expensive of the ssri's. I have taken over the years different ssri's such as regular paxil, celexa and lexapro. all however, do still seem to be weight gainers. i think the difference with the paxil cr is the controlled release part which must upset my bowel system. | F | 58 | 6 weeks | 12/18/2005 | 5 | Anxiety & panic attacks | First couple of weeks slight nausea for approx. 1 hour after taking. Taking for 6 months now. Side effects: yawning, night sweat and sleeping in which I needed. Slight decrease in libido. | Suffered for 15 years not knowing what my problem was. Paxil lets me enjoy those things that make me happy. Side effects are nothing compared to the benefits! | M | 57 | 6 months | 6/9/2004 | 5 | PTSD,ADD,ANXIETY,DEPRESSION, | Constipation. Increased appetite, weight gain. | I noticed within one month of taking Paxil CR, the ability to stop my mind from racing occurred and I was able to fall asleep. Prior to Paxil CR, I couldn't stop my brain from racing and it caused sleepless nights as a result. I have feelings of euphoria, and I am less emotional. That's a good thing because feeling depressed and sad all the time can make one ill and cause hospitalization. Needless to say, I would recommend this medication. I took Zoloft for year's, but it made me aggressive and caused uncontrollable muscle movement. Paxil CR by far is a much better antidepressant. | F | 57 | 3 months 25 MG 1X day | 4/10/2014 | 2 | panic- anxiety attacks | tired, not being able to FEEL anything emotionally, extremely unmotivated and lazy | I would not recommend this drug to anyone | F | 57 | 11 months | 1/30/2005 | 1 | anxiety/depression diagnosis | Weigh Gaining Drug can be replaced with Welbutrin, weight losing. Side effect severe with Paxil 1. Nausea for first week, then positive result 2. 12.5 dosage wore off, couldn't sleep 3. Immediate weight gain, pains in arms subsided for awhile 4. Nausea, dizziness, fogginess, joint pain, legs weak when I tried to quit for one month (only had used 6-7 months) 5. Put on 30mg--heart palpitations, tightness in chest, huge weight gain, return of depression, lack of focus, extreme nausea New doctor put me on 12.5 Paxil to taper off, one per week, then half per week, in addition to taking Welbutrin. Paxil is NASTY and may take years to recover from adverse effects from withdrawal. | If you are overweight or have any cardiac issues, do NOT take this drug. | F | 57 | 10 months | 9/26/2004 | 4 | Depression and panic | No side effects | Paxil literally saved my life by lessening the severe depression I was having. I'm taking regular Paxil though, not Paxil CR. | F | 56 | 8 years 20mgs 1X day | 5/24/2010 | 4 | General anxiety disorder | Weight gain | Been on and off over 20 years. Have tried 3 or 4 others. Haven't worked.Still worry and have panic attacks on occasion. Hard on my partner to deal with sometimes.Doesn't understand me. | M | 56 | 10 years 25mg cr | 11/20/2016 | 3 | Panic atttacks | Inability to achieve erection,orgasm; weight gain | My doctor did not mention either the side effects or the issues with withdrawal at the time she started me on it. It has made me unable to achieve a full erection and I am unable to ejaculate. It has actually ended my sex life since I cannot achieve penetration and am no longer able to even masturbate. Be sure you ask your doctor about potential side effects before taking ANY drug. Use the net and do your homework!! My panic attacks were horrible, but now I worry that if I stop the Paxil, the withdrawal will be just as bad, and the attacks might return. Either way, losing your sex life is a high price to pay if there is another way. | M | 56 | 4 years | 2/9/2009 | 5 | Depression | Moderate headaches, minor constipation, fatigue during early days, some insomnia. | Side effects seem to be getting less, and taking trazodone at night solved the insomnia, which I expect to go away by itself. Made my libido STRONGER not weaker...:)) I have more energy, and am more optimistic....so far so good. | M | 55 | 14 days | 6/6/2002 | 5 | anxiety caused by menopause | Some weight gain, tiredness in the beginning | Complete life saver. Take it at night and it works best. I stayed at lowest dose and let my body get used to it. It did not take the full 6 weeks to work for me--saw great results sooner. I have zero anxiety now. | F | 55 | 1.5 years 12.5 1X day | 5/1/2016 |
PAXIL CR (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE): Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. FDA Approval Date: 2000-12-06 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)