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 |
| 5 | Anxiety (GAD, Panic, OCD) | Slight weight gain. Dry mouth. Entertaining dreams. Emotional numbness. | Was basically non functional for 6 months because of anxiety and lost 30 pounds. Tried Lexapro and gave it 5 weeks. Only gave me headaches. Also tried Xanax and Clonopin and while they worked, I would very quickly get rebound anxiety which put me into a spiral of hell. Finally found Paxil CR and it returned me to normal in 48 hours. Probably had the best year of my life on this drug even with intense times of stress. Oh, and it almost completely cured my IBS. It does cause emotional blunting. You still feel the emotion, you just don't yell or cry. Tried tapering off and IBS came back. Back on it again and back to normal. | M | 40 | 1 years 12.5 1X day | 3/8/2012 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety/Panic Disorder | Why are any of you taking regular Paxil? The drug has been reformulated as Paxil CR (constant release). The new formulation takes away most if not all of the side effects as the problem with regular Paxil was its short half-life (4 hours). Doctors should NOT be prescribing regular Paxil anymore. Paxil CR is an entirely different drug. Only use BRAND NAMES when it comes to AD's as the generics just don't cut it. Paxil CR 12.5 MG knocked out my depression and severe anxiety/PD within days. It's a good drug. If you need to withdraw from any SSRI use Lyrica. It's like a beta blocker for the brain and will cancel out any and all withdrawal symptoms from any SSRI/SNRI. For weight gain, sexual dysfunction associated with this or any SSRI take the herb Rhodiola Rosea. It's a miracle herb. | M | 39 | 2 years 12.5 | 6/30/2012 | 5 | Depression, Anxiety Attacts | No noticable side effects. | I saw an advertisement on TV about Paxil and thought I should give it a try. It took 2 appointments with my psychiatrist to convince him to let me evaluate the drug. I took my first 20mg pill in August of 1999, and felt IMMEDIATE results. I used to be unable to go to the store because of anxiety attacts. Paxil very promptly corrrected that matter, and has been the ONLY drug capable to doing that. Not even the benzodiazepines could work that well! Prior to Paxil, I used Elavil for years, and thought that was the only antidepressant that would work for me, but I discovered that Paxil works better. I have been using the 20mg or 25mg CR pill for the past 6 years, will no reason to escalate the dosage. I rank it as a very effective antidepressant as well as a panic-control drug. | M | 43 | 6 years | 9/14/2005 | 5 | panic disorder | none | GREAT | M | 27 | 2 years | 9/25/2006 | 5 | major depression, ptsd | I've taken every ssri, tricyclic antidepressant on the market. So far Paxil has worked better for me than any of the others. | M | 27 | 4 years | 11/29/2005 | 5 | depression/ocd | extreme fatigue/strange dreams | depression stopped completely, OCD subsided to point of almost being gone. | M | 20 | 2 years | 10/20/2006 | 5 | M | 60 days | 6/30/2006 | 5 | Panic Attacks | Of course weight gain (20lbs). Ringing in my ears once in awhile. Sleep good though. I was never able to sleep. | I only have a panic attack once in a great while(once every couple months). It is easily tollerable though. I went to prison in Vermont and the they did not have Paxil. All they had was Prozac. I quit cold turkey from 50mg/day. It was a little rough. If you pretend it is a good buzz while quitting, you'll be alright! It is all in the mind! Good Luck All! | M | 30 | 4 years | 12/22/2004 | 5 | Anxiety, depression | dry mouth, although it's going away. Takes longer to orgasm. I really have to work at it but I can get there. | Anxiety gone....feel great! I recommend it! | M | 36 | 4 weeks | 11/1/2004 | 5 | GAD, Panic Attacks | In the beginning, an increase in anxiety and panic attack symptoms. Took off for 3 days until everything subsided. Weight loss and tired. Some days mid-afternoon I just want to sleep other days I'm fine. Otherwise nothing else except I've now been called the | Paxil has help me a great deal. No more worries about day-to-day things.. Things I cannot control.. Very few thoughts about impending doom. I have had one minor panic attack which I was able to control thanks to CBT. The thought of the next panic episode has subsided. The only down thing is that I'm tired during the day. | M | 35 | 2 months | 10/14/2004 | 5 | anger/anxiety | My wife loves it because I can have sex for half an hour without ejaculating! She gets pleasured time and time again! However, I sometimes simply give up and can't! Not too cool...but my symptoms are GONE! | Great drug...but fix the ejaculatory delay!!! | M | 1.5 months | 9/10/2004 | 5 | Panic Attacks, OCD | muscle aches, sleepiness, vivid dreams, INCREASED libido! | My doctor told me not to expect results for a couple of weeks, but I felt a whole lot better about 2 hours after the first 12.5mg pill. I seem to be the only one in the world with increased libido, and in addition to that, without getting graphic, I'll just say | M | 35 | 6 months | 6/28/2004 | 5 | depression anxiety | nothing yet | M | 21 | 12 days | 6/29/2004 | 5 | Panic, OCD, depression, PTSD | less sexual sensation & intensity, delayed ejaculation, insomnia, night sweats, mild itching, vision changes, taste changes CR seems to significantly help with side effects. | Complete relief of symptoms. A wonderful trade off. Anyone suffering with a life of extreme panic attacks & OCD would gladly trade mild sensory changes for complete relief of their suffering. | M | 37 | 1 years | 7/11/2004 | 5 | Severe OCD, Panic Attacks | Eliminated my libido completely. | I take 75 mg per day. This drug is amazing. | M | 24 | 3 years | 5/17/2004 | 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 | anxiety depression | delayed climax,headaches,nausea | Done wonders for me I feel like the old me again side effects were minimal overall delayed climax hasnt even been an issue since I always took a while anyway gf has hardly noticed any change anyway highly recommend it has changed my life for better no question | M | 36 | 6 months | 5/2/2004 | 5 | Depression | Delayed Ejaculation During Sex, But I guess I am not a 2 minute man anymore! | Very good drug. Helped me get through the desease of depression which was very severe. I am staying on Paxil Cr for life to prevent any future depressions.... This drug has also made me more outgoing and helped with anxiety.... | M | 35 | 1 years | 5/8/2004 | 5 | OCD | trouble sleeping the first couple weeks, a little nausea, an overall feeling of weirdness during the first two weeks.. | After only a month I left better than I had in years... my confidence is back, and I able to sit back and just enjoy life! Paxil CR really did save me! | M | 26 | 2 months | 2/13/2004 | 5 | Depression, anxiety,panic attacks | I was put on Paxil CR 25mg. back in April of 2003. It made me tired and week for the first few weeks. Other than that, I had no side effects. | I think this is a marvelous drug. It worked wonders for me. I feel really great. I have been on 25 mg. of Paxil CR for 10 months and it worked beautifully. I just called my doctor this week and asked him to up the dose to 37.5mg as I felt that I needed a little bit more for my anxiety but, it has been a true life saver for me. Even at 37.5mg, that is a low dose for a man my size (6'0 | M | 31 | 10 months | 2/21/2004 |
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)