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 | Anxiety & Depression | No real side effects that I can remember. I have been off and on this medication (Paxil CR) a few times over the past 5 years. I didn't have horrible withdrawal when I stopped. I didn't gain weight from the medication either. I did try the generic version of Paxil CR and it didn't work at all for me, it felt like I was taking a placebo. I need to take the Brand name or it doesn't work for me. I know everyone tells you there is no difference in generic and brand name but there is. | In reading a lot of the ratings and explanations of issues, I notice the milligrams noted don't all correspond with Paxil CR. I'm wondering if some people are rating Paxil and not Paxil CR. There is a difference. When I took the regular Paxil, it didn't help me much and I did gain weight . . . | F | 33 | 5 years | 6/5/2009 | 4 | Anxiety/Depression | In the beginning, nausea, headache, dizziness and sleepiness. Also decreased appetite & trouble with orgasm, constipation. | Works well for my anxiety...no weight gain (so far!) I was on regular Paxil once before & yes coming off was hard, but worth it to me to control anxiety. Most side effects went away after 3-4 weeks. | F | 33 | 7 weeks | 6/29/2006 | 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 | 3 | Anxiety | Whilst my business/work stress induced anxiety has been completely cured, the impact on my sex life is worrying... | The other night my wife and i decided to have a quicky in the back of our car, however the quicky turned out to be a marathon session becaused i was quite simply unable to achieve and orgasm! Very frustrating! We thought nothing of it as we had been drinking, but a few nights later the same problem struck again and after 30mins of pounding away at my poor wife, she said enought of that, rolled me onto my back and had to jerk & suck me off for another 15 mins before i could eventually cum. Whilst all men want to feel like a stallion - this is a bit rediculous! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! | M | 33 | 15 days 25mg 1X day | 5/9/2013 | 3 | Depression, Social Anxiety, BPD | Could not ejaculate. | This drug worked quickly and lifted the fog of depression to the point where I was grinning like a goofball just because it was a sunny day. Cartoon Birds around the head happy. Alas, since my wife and I are trying for our second child, I simply could not live with the side effect (neither could she.) Switched to Wellbutrin after 10 days of Paxil. | M | 33 | 10 days | 1/28/2006 | 3 | aniexty depression | i first got on paxil 25mg for bout 2 months now im on 37.5 mgs daily. I have night sweats, nausea, weird dreams. I lost 5 pounds. I hope I see the weight gain sometime soon, I was wishing that would be one of my side effects. If i loose more weight I will soon get of this medication. | F | 33 | 3 months | 9/1/2004 | 3 | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Weight gain, excessive daytime sleepiness, muscle twitches (especially in lower extremities), loss of creativity, uncharacteristic mood swings (irritability). | This drug does help me cope with PTSD, but I have gained 70 Lbs while taking this drug. I have never had problems with my weight before. Watch out. Your mileage may vary. | M | 33 | 3 years | 1/29/2008 | 2 | anxiety | dry mouth, mild hadache, sleep disturbance | F | 33 | 7 days | 6/23/2002 | 2 | Insomnia with regular Paxil | Extreme gastrinal intestinal problems- horrible pain, constipation, and bloating. I've been off it for two weeks and am still having digestion difficulties. | Paxil CR cured my insomnia, but after taking it 2 days I was in such pain that I really couldn't sleep! When I was switched back to regular Paxil, I had the withdrawal nausea. It took over a week for that to go away. | F | 33 | 5 days | 12/30/2003 | 2 | GAD | Weight Gain, sleepiness, inability to orgasm | PAXIL worked well for my anxiety but eventually I felt the side effects were not worth it. I slowly went off the pill two months ago,but have not lost any of the 20lbs that I think I gained on Paxil. I work out 6 days a week for two hours and I eat ~1300 - ~1500 calories a day. I am now looking for an alternative medicine. | F | 33 | 2 years | 9/26/2005 | 1 | anxiety attacks | Severe anxiety,tachycardia,palpations,severe depression | I am a nurse and started having anxiety attacks was put on paxil CR 12.5mg.On the 5th day started feeling depressed which I had never been depressed before.Figured it was nothing took the pill on the 6th day.That was a big mistake.I have never had anxiety attacks like i had that day.My heart was beating at almost 180bpm I could feel it pounding out of my chest. I was histerically crying nonstop.I was having crazy thoughts and feelings in my head.That night was woken up thinking I was having a heartattack.In the 6 days I took the paxil I lost 8lbs and had bruises all over my body.Never took another pill again.Think before taking this pill it could make you worse. | F | 33 | 6 days 12.5 1X day | 7/12/2011 | 1 | pregnancy-induced hypertension | extreme fatigue, lethargy, lack of emotions, loss of sexual desire, inability to perform sexually, gained 40 pounds that I could not lose no matter what, intolerance to alcohol, difficulty in discontinuing med. And more! | This med is very difficult to stop taking. Docs do not understand how to tell patients to properly taper. The w/d effects are devastating, long-lasting, and life-changing. They include zaps, dizziness, joint and muscle pain, nausea, diarrhea, anger, agression, anxiety, depression, insomnia, extreme fatigue, flu-like symtoms, visual-audatory-olfactory hallucinations, more. . .over the course of 12-18 months post-Paxil. | F | 33 | 20 months | 5/3/2006 | 1 | Anxiety/Panic Attacks | When I first had my panic attack I thought I actually had a heart attack. The doctors put me on Toprol XL and Paxil CR. It was great while I was taking it but was not aware of the addiction that this drug causes your physical being. Was experieince very bad nightmares and restless when I sleep. | I was taking 25mg of Paxil CR for 6 months. I was disatisfied with the loss of my labido. I have been trying to ween off the drug for about 4 weeks. First the Dr. lowered my prescription to 12.5mg for a week and then said to stop taking it. Ever since I have stopped taking it I am feeling the following side effects: - Dizziness - Empty Headed - No attention span - Sleepy - Very bad Full Body Shocks (Feel the shocks every 10 seconds or so) It is like a jolt of electricity going through my body. I have called my Dr. and told him about my symptoms and he said that I should go to the emergency room. I did not feel that was necessary and found that others are experiencing the same side effects as me. DO NOT EVER TAKE THIS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TO.. | M | 33 | 6 months | 12/16/2004 | 1 | Panic Disorder | Weight gain, unable to orgasm, constant fatigue | Paxil CR help my panic attacks but I wanted to get off the drug so I could become pregnant. The withdraw symptoms are a living HELL! I would never have taken this drug if I had known what I would go through! | F | 33 | 2.5 years | 5/19/2004 | 1 | depression/anixety | head aches abd ones. hot flashes felt like i was going out of my mind, felt like i was losing grip of reality. made my kidney hurt as well. medford oregon,,,,, | M | 33 | 22 days | 1/29/2003 | 5 | depression | severe headaches when I first started taking it, inability to achieve orgasm | Awesome! I feel so much better. I'm more patient with my kids and more playful with my husband. I have regained my sense of humor. I'm not so easily upset and am able to handle things more easily. | F | 34 | 3 months | 1/19/2004 | 5 | Anxiety | Weight Gain, Obsesively craving sweets, very tired | Even though there have been some side effects, Paxil CR has been great in helping to relieve me of my anxiety. To help with the sleepiness, I tend to skip taking the drug one day in every 2-3 weeks. After that one day off, I feel much more alert. Now if I could only control the sweets and the resulting weight gain. | F | 34 | 6 months | 10/14/2004 | 5 | panic attacks, depression | nausea, drowsiness at first, lack of libedo and organsim | paxil has been a miricle cure. I began having panic attacks that became so extreme I was unable to work or even leave my home. I have tried many antidepressents, but the side effects were to unbearable to handle and the releif was minimal. I have even lost weight with out trying to. It really helped cure my hunger, that was due mostly to depression. I would like and info from other users on lack of orgasim and ways to releave this side effect. Also has anyone taken this med while pregnant? Was the baby ok? My husband and I would like to have a baby, but I am afraid of the panic attacks returning. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 34 | 1 years | 5/29/2006 | 4 | ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKS | 20 pound weight gain; night sweats; excessive sweating throughout the day (not menopausal :)lol | I'm a dietitian and personal trainer. I have weighed 118 for as long as I can remember. I was very depressed when I first started Paxil and I'm sure that started the weight gain with increased sleeping and lack of exercise. However, I know it has increased my appetite tremendously. I got over the depression within a few months, and it definitely calmed the anxiety and panic attacks. I did not experience any side effects getting off of it and am now trying Luvox CR just because of the excessive hunger and sweating. Yuck! | F | 34 | 1 years 25mg 1X day | 2/25/2011 | 4 | PE | Lethargy. I feel like I could stop and nap at any time during the day. I need to keep my mind occupied or I will start nodding off. No weight gain for me- which I've heard is pretty common. Vivid dreams at night, which are a nice bonus. | I actually started taking paxil to help with premature ejaculation. I could only last a couple of minutes with my wife. While she never complained I'm sure she was frustrated, as was I. Since beginning Paxil, I can last virtually as long as I want in bed- The level of ejaculatory control is amazing. Since my wife is on prozac it takes her a long time to reach orgasm, and I now have no problem holding off until she gets there. Intercourse can easily last longer than 30 minutes. Anyone out there who is suffering from PE, I would highly recommend getting on this med. The only downside has been the lethargy. I am constantly having to battle the urge to nap. 5-Hour Energy helps a great deal. | M | 34 | 4 months 25 mg 1X day | 12/16/2010 |