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 |
| 4 | PTSD, Depression & Anxiety | I have been taking paxil for a little over 2 years and it made it possible for me to finally feel stable for the first time in my life but also had some crazy side effects. I know I needed this medication at the time in order to regain control of my emotions but now after 2 years of taking the drug and gaining 100 lbs to my petite frame I have chosen to come off the drug in an attempt to regain control over my body as well. I have been off of it for 6 days now and I cant remember ever feeling so sick. Headaches daily, nausea, anger, rage, anxiety, feelings of panic, crying spells, etc. | I guess choosing the lesser of two evils (being thin and unhappy or fat and happy) is the key. My only question now is how much longer will I feel the withdrawl effects and when can I start feeling good again? | F | 22 | 2 years | 10/26/2008 | 5 | Panic/Generalized anxiety disorder | During the first few days I experienced some lightheadedness when first getting up in the morning. And..my sexual desire is nothing like it was before taking this medicine. | It helped me tremendously after about 3 weeks of starting it. It's been years now, and I'm still taking the same dosage. So I really wonder if, at this point, it's still effective or if it's just in my head. Either way, I guess it's working! Also, my Dr. doubles my prescription and I cut them in half. That way, even though I have insurance, I pay for one month and it lasts two. I have also gained weight while taking Paxil. My Dr. has mentioned changing med. but I'm a little leary of it. | F | 50 | 6 years | 10/5/2008 | 5 | severe panic attacks | sweating and nausea for the first few weeks, low libido for the first 6 months, after that... only tiredness. | We all have to remember that most people leaving comments on sites like this, are ones that are frustrated with their product. The people who are happy with the drugs results, usually dont search the web for the drugs ratings. I have had a positive experience with paxil cr. I had to drop out of college, and even totalled my car because of panic attacks. I have not had an attack since the first day on the drug. Yes, there are side effects, like with any drug...but it is worth it. Besides being a little more tired than usual throughout the day, I can not even tell I am on any medication anymore. | F | 22 | 2 years | 9/28/2008 | 1 | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 12.5 mg daytime sleepyness, nightmares intensified, suicidal thoughts and actions, loss of libido, weight gain, sweats, nausea, increase in appetite, constipation with alternating diarrhea, shock sensation in legs, unstable moods, emotional numbness just sort of "blah" and blank. | This stuff is horrible there is no way I'd ever do this again. I was on zoloft for 2 years with some nightmare problems so the doctor switched me to Paxil CR and it's just been a nightmare. I can't seem to pull myself out of this depression. | F | 31 | 45 days | 9/26/2008 | 4 | Anxiety | In the beginning I had dry mouth, felt tired all the time, yawning constantly, and had constipation. About after a month I had problems sleeping and all my side effects I had before where gone. Dr. gave me 10mg of Elavil to help me sleep. Sleep is good versus where I'd have a hard time falling and staying asleep. I have weird and vivid dreams no nightmares. One thing I hate is that it's been about 4-5 months and I've gained about 20lbs!!! | I don't know if my weight gain is because of this drug or is in anyway related. Since I've been on it I have found myself over indulging in a lot of things. I smoke more, I drink more, and obviously eat more. I don't feel like pulling my hair out anymore but I'm starting to think if I should consider an alternative prescription. Being over weight in "My" eyes really makes me feel like crap and just nasty and disgusted with "Myself". | F | 26 | 5 months | 9/8/2008 | 1 | it messed me up - warn others | If you think sitting in a closet with your head messed up is a great way to spend your life go ahead take this drug....look out for withdrawal you will be very FAT | sexless raving lunatic at least I was | F | 48 | 10 months | 9/3/2008 | 1 | anxiety | I have been on opaxil for a couple years now and I HATE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Makes me feel crazy and very very angry. I am currently coming down from it and the side effects are absolutely CRAZY. Rage(at anything small cant control), Nightmares, Nausea, Vomiting,Paranoia, Depression, very very very sleepy the whole time i've been on it | M | 36 | 2 years | 8/20/2008 | 3 | anxiety and depression | Dizziness while driving and operating machinery, really helped stabilize if you can always make sure to get prescriptions ahead of time from the pharmacy. Withdrawl symptoms start within 48-72 hours and is a complete downward spiral, especially violent and uncontrolled rage in my situation. Been on the medication off and on for 3 years. | Seems to really help with the anxiety. I have bills I can barely pay at times and I don't care and just get on with life. When I don't take it for a few days I start freaking out (OCD), tense up including back pain, sleeplessness, and start thinking about how to end my life at times. | M | 30 | 700 days | 8/10/2008 | 3 | socail anxiety and GAD and BPD | dizzyness thats really all iv had, but beware of getting off this medicien it will make you feel like your being shocked in the brain. | im also taking THORAZINE 600mg its works great with the paxil. Im really liking it. Notice big difference in Socail Anxiety and GAD. Been on thorazine for about a month. | M | 4 months | 8/7/2008 | 5 | OCD, dysthymic disorder | Tightness in the jaw, yawning, helped me to sleep, decreased appetite, slight loss of libido | Ive only been taking this for 8 days but the difference is already huge. From the comments in here it seems that this drug is especially good for OCD. If these are the only side effects then bring it on! I am hoping the loss in libido will improve but only time will tell.I feel so much more positive and the obsessive thoughts have reduced dramatically. I'm combining this with regular CBT sessions with a psychologist for the best effect possible and for the first time in a long while I feel excited and positive about the future! Good luck everyone. | F | 25 | 8 days | 8/4/2008 | 1 | Anxiety | I was FINE, 10 mg per day a touch over three years, having NO bothersome side effects until after three years, then slight side effects. Last fall I fell apart, and I found out the CAUSE, Caremark changed the generic I was using. The last change caused my body to react HORRIBLY, and I have spent two grand on doctor bills trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I am done with Paxil and any generic form of it. | Vivid dreams, heart palpitations, horrid night sweats, swelling, joint PAIN, headaches, HAIR LOSS BY THE HAND FULLS, gastric upset and bloating, vertigo, dizziness and FALLING with injury. DO NOT believe your mail order prescription providers nonsense about "monitoring" for drug interactions. Caremark changed my generic WHILE I was taking THREE other medications that were prescribed due to side effects of Paxil. All three meds were on the "watch" list with Paxil. Still yet, they changed my generic AGAIN, and this time my negative side effects went full blown to all the "haywire" listed. They changed generics to save THEM money. Prescription Companies should NOT be allowed to up and change change a generic because it is cheaper for them, especially an SSRI med being taken with "watch list" meds. Caviet Emptor, if Paxil or your generic works, do NOT let your provider change it without your Doctors permission. | F | 49 | 3.5 years | 8/2/2008 | 5 | severe panic disorder + depression | only sporadic electric shock sensations through entire body | Switched to paxil cr after 5 years on xanax & alcohol for my panic attacks (did not leave the house for over a year panic was so bad). Switched to paxil cr after seizure trying to come off xanax (xanax stopped working at 4mg a day). Xanax gave me disinhibition and basically ruined my life. Wish my first doc started me on paxil cr instead of xanax -- which you can't stay on!! ..unless you want to become a zombie. STAY AWAY FROM DAILY USE OF XANAX! OK, ONLY as an occasional PRN. If u let your body develop a physical dependence on xanax, u are basically screwed -- seek help from a GOOD doc or HOSPITAL ER to get off xanax. I was in the hospital to get off it and they still messed up my detox!!!!! Had to do 28 day in-patient to get off it safely.... | F | 27 | 10 months | 7/5/2008 | 3 | Social Anxiety,Depression | Diarrhea was about the only side effect. | Didnt help to much I didnt think. Then I went off of it and its been about 6 months now and Im getting very depressed. My doctor says I have a mild bipolar disorder. | M | 24 | 5 days | 6/25/2008 | 3 | Anxiety | So far, very tired throughout the day. Want to sleep all the time, swelling of hands and feet, joint pain in knees hands and ankles, weight gain | Im still trying to figure out if this medication is going to work for me. It has helped with my anxiety and nervousness that I usually have everyday but the swelling in my hands and feet are starting to worry me along with the joint pain. Has anyone else experienced this?? | F | 28 | 2 weeks | 5/23/2008 | 1 | Depression | Seratonin Syndrome, severe depression and suicidal thoughts leading to a suicide attempt. Most recently when I tried to titrate off of Paxil, I experienced the most excruciating withdrawal symptoms, such as nasea, vommiting, depression, suicidal thoughts, bizzarre behavior, and rage. | If I could go back in time, I would NEVER allow myself to be on any anti-depression medication. Most certainly not an SSRI. I have suffered irrevocable trauma and injury from Paxil. I will never be the same. I can't think, concentrate, verbalize, or otherwise act like I was able to prior to my taking this medication. | F | 37 | 7 years | 5/8/2008 | 4 | Depression, Anxiety | Just an overall effect of being tired or dizzy i suppose i could say. Keep in mind ive only been takin it for a week and was wondering if anyone else experienced extreme drowsiness or if i should be lookin at the host of other prescriptions I take.Any response or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Jake | within the last two months ive been seeking treatment and the first meds they gave me was Effexor XR and i had tremendously bad side effects with it. was then transfered to paxil which so far is better but im not totally sold on the idea that this is the perfect drug for me. My main problem is sever anxiety and i mean severe in the stongest sense. My depression i can't i cant actuallly feel it so its harder for me to except it. Basicly if youve read these who can figure out that im lott and looking for answers. Any responders i would like to talk more about my situation cause just like in most cases there are a lot more underlying problems that contribute to my problems. Thanks for anyone who listens this is my first time ive wrote in one of these forums and im looking forward to see what can come of them. | M | 27 | 3 weeks | 5/5/2008 | 3 | anxiety, depression | Okay, like, this really worked well in the beginning. I felt high and giddy, but, hey, it improved my mood, so that was good, right? Not so with the swelling and stiffness of my hands, ankles, feet. No way. But it did help with my mood, alot! | F | 34 | 3 months | 4/30/2008 | 4 | Bipolar | The only side effect while taking the med was weight gain which eventually caused me to have to stop taking the med. The side effects from withdrawal were HORRIBLE - vertigo, nausea, vomiting | Great med if you don't experience any severe side effects. Was definitelly disappointed that I had to discontinue the drug. | F | 37 | 2 years | 4/24/2008 | 4 | depression | mild sexual, overeating | F | 42 | 3 years | 4/18/2008 | 4 | General Anxiety | None of which I am aware. | While I had severe issues with Lexapro, Paxil CR has been very effective. I've been on it for basically three years. I can identify no side effects, except for the fact that my pocketbook is a little lighter...once a month when I purchase the medication. | M | 54 | 3 years | 4/12/2008 |