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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PAXIL CR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Anxiety and panic disorder | Fatigue only. | I am myself now with help of this medication. | F | 53 | 21 years 25 mg 1X day | 3/25/2021 | 5 | Depression | F | 63 | 15 years 5MG 1X day | 7/5/2011 | 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 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety/OCD | Fatigue, emotional blunting, low libido. | Paxil is the only SSRI that calms my racing thoughts. The effect on anxiety is almost immediate for me. It also helps with depression, but I suspect some of that is just from feeling calm. I've tried about 15-20 psychiatric medications, searching for the elusive "cure", but Paxil, Lamictal and exercise seem to be as good as it gets. It gets a 5 for anxiety and 3 for depression. | M | 41 | 15 years 25 1X day | 8/23/2013 | 4 | Anxiety/drepression | Weight gain {have to watch what I eat/walk several miles 3-4x per week}, fatigued, Lessened sexual desire. | Well it's hard choosing between a healthier sex life, and lower weight, vs. feeling high-strung, moody, sometimes depressed and having anxiety attacks. The thing is I don't think there's any "perfect" drug out there because they ALL seem to have side effects of some sort, and guess we all just have to be our own guine pig so to speak to find out what works for you. So I've been taking Paxil for many yrs. now and it's truly helped me a great deal w/anxiety, and if/when I feel depressed bounce back quicker than back then. Plus get behavorial therapy. I must say exercise, yoga and taking vitamins helps too--esp. cod liver oil has helped me. So Paxil has become a part of a healthier emotional/mental life for me long ago. I've always been scared of getting off Paxil since I NEVER want to have another clinical depression as long as I live. I guess some of us just are more suseptible to this, just as some have other illnesses they have to cope with. The thing I like least abt Paxil is my decreased sex life. And that I feel fatigued w/less energy. Perhaps 10-15mg. would be a better dosage for me than 20mg. As far as weight gain, I'd probably have a normal weight of 130-136. But can't exercise a lot during the winter months [get way too tired during winter] so my weight sky-rockets up to 145. EEEK! Rest assured, once the weather breaks, it's very easy to drop 10 pds. from just keepin up on miles of walking. So, guess I'll still be taking it since my anxiety levels dropped | F | 45 | 15 years 20mg 1X day | 2/12/2011 | 4 | Panic Disorder/Depression/Anxiety | Inability to focus, low sex drive, gastric problems such as gastritis, feeling as if my mind was foggy, difficulty showing emotions at times. | I want to get off this pill but I am afraid of the withdrawal symptoms. Does anyone have advice? Has anyone gotten off Paxil CR? Please email me. Thanks! | F | 41 | 15 years 25 1X day | 11/11/2013 | 1 | anxiety/depression | Weight gain, tired all the time | I am addicted and can not come off without terrible withdraw. I still have not be able to endure the withdraw and am back on for now. | F | 35 | 13 years | 2/15/2005 | 5 | depression & panic attacks | some weight gain. | works great for me. i was on paxil first, then later the paxil cr.been on this medication a long time, it has really worked great for me. if you talk to your dr. and you want to be weaned from this medication, the funny feeling you get, like the zip in your head will go away after awhile. its really no big deal, it may feel like it at the time, but it does go away. i have found in the past when i have had that, if i move my head slow, and not turn it around real fast, that helped me with the zip i felt. also your dr can help with treating some side effects for you. best of luck to you all. i hope this helps. | F | 42 | 12 years | 6/15/2006 | 5 | Horrible anxiety and depression | weight gain and carb cravings. very tired and anorgasmic when on 25 mgs. but not when on 12.5 mgs. | Paxil has saved my life several times over past 12 years. I have been on and off of it depending on stressful situations in my life. It does cause major weight gain but it is the only med that helps me with major anxiety. Helps a lot with IBS also. A great drug for me!! | F | 50 | 12 years 12.5/25 mg 1X day | 7/29/2013 | 3 | Panic Disorder / Depression | Trouble focusing and concentrating. Extreme reduction in sex drive. Sometimes feel emotionless. | I want to get off this medication but I am afraid to. I wish I knew a better way to cope. I feel fine while taking it, but I just don't feel "normal". | F | 38 | 12 years | 12/10/2009 | 5 | no just paxil | i only had low libido | F | 37 | 11 years | 5/23/2007 | 4 | depression | Burning sensation, stomach problems,double vision on occasions. dry mouth. | As i was looking through this reactions of paxil. It is amazing at how many of them I have. I blew it off as something else. I been on paxil for 11 years now. I do have burning sensations in my body, that almost feel like someone has outa lighter to my skin. I have got the out of body experience a couple times in the past 11 years. Of course at this time I get more panic in me. I feel like it was my miracle drug though. I was in a deep depression. I am alot better now,EVEN though I DREAD the withdraws that is coming my way. When I do decide to stop the meds! | F | 33 | 11 years | 1/3/2010 | 5 | over 10 years on and off | Only medication that works for my anxiety. With all the medications on the market this is the best one. I have tried pretty much every SSRI,SNRI, Lamictal etc. Paxil works the best and I always go back too it. I can completely go off it cold turkey without any withdrawal symptoms. As far as side effects go the only drawback for me is fatigue. It is a powerful drug and at my current dose it does make me tired so I take it at night. Also if your not careful with your diet it will lead to weight gain. | M | 39 | 10 years 37.5 2x da | 9/17/2014 | 5 | anxiety disorder/OCD | loss of sex drive, dry mouth | I have suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and OCD since childhood, and have found Paxil CR to be the best treatment for me. Like most people, I had to try several SSRI medications to find the "right" one for me. Paxil CR effectively controls all anxiety and OCD symptoms for me. The only side effects I experience are a decrease in sex drive & dry mouth. | F | 32 | 10 years | 9/27/2009 | 5 | ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION | NONE | F | 50 | 10 years | 9/13/2004 | 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 | 1 | Paxil 40mg | I have been on paxil 40mg for 10 years. My dr. prescribed this drug when I came to his office in tears and could not even tell him why I was crying. There were several outside issues going on in my life including panic attacks (severe) depression, angry all of the time, defensive. This drug changed my life and I considered it a wonder drug for years! I still do for the (brain aspect) However, I gained weight over the period of these years to the tune of 100lbs and have tried to go cold turkey on my own. I am dizzy, can't concentrate, cry and feel completely unhappy. I have had nightmares and the dreams are vivid. The constant dizzy in my head is driving me nuts! I bark at my children and cry - feel hopeless and like I want to die. I am finding out that I am a hostage of the drug Paxil. How do I get off of this nightmare? There has to be a normal balance. HELP! | F | 47 | 10 years | 9/5/2004 | 3 | Panic, depression, anxiety | Body jerks when I sleep. Very vivid dreams and nightmares. Many people don't like the nightmares..I do. If I could recall these dreams and put them on paper..I would make more money than Stephen King. I gained weight. 80Lbs. Didn't really feel much better until I incorporated exercise (intense martial arts training). A combination of the medication, years of therapy (people must remember that therapy is important.) and the exercise. I felt like I finally was a live...unfortunatly that didn't happen until age 39 or 40 | I started out on Paxil HR (regualar paxil) it was a life saver once I was on the right dose. 60mg by year 2 or 3. I would have surely committeed suicide without it. Now I am on the Paxil CR and I am not really happy with the results. I just don't care about anything. I have gained 30 lbs. and I don't feel like I have the energy to work out. My Dr. just increased the dose from 75MG to 100MG. I started the increased dose yesterday. When I woke up after sleeping form almost 12 hours...I had "visual trails" It feel like I am hallucinating. Reported this to Dr. She suggests I continue with the increased dose and to see what happens. I had to change to Paxil CR because the Pharmacutical company is giving me my meds free of charge and they are not producing paxil brand anymore. I could take the generic brands but it would cost me $170 per month. | F | 44 | 9 years | 1/19/2006 | 1 | depression | the pills did not dissolve and the medicine did not work. | F | 9 years | 5/12/2004 | 5 | anxiety disorder | At first stomach ache, but after a few weeks it went away. definatley weight gain 15-20 lbs. | I think the paxil cr is better than regular paxil. I take paxil cr 25 mg. This drug has been wonderful for keeping me calm and I can function now. | F | 42 | 8 years | 6/27/2004 |
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)