PAXIL CR Reviews (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.3 (595 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 5  Bi Polar 2 Disorder I have been taking Depakote along with Paxil for 6 years now and have noticed only two things. Up until recently I didn't even connect them with the medication but after reading other patients reviews I realize they may be related. Around 6 months after I began medication I began having hand tremors as well as very vivid dreams. Sometimes the dreams were horrible and sometimes they were merely disturbing. But most of all they were tremendously vivid and difficult to wake from. Has this happened to anyone else? Very satisfied! Definitely helped my depression! F 27 6 years
10/10/2005
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 5  social anxiety, depression mild nausea & headache the first few days after taking it..other than that absoluetly nothing :) wow..this is the best drug ever invented in my opinion. I have been searching for sites to praise paxil..almost everything I see is all the negative side effects. Paxil is the best decision I've ever made. I had horrible social anxiety..felt like people were watching me..I had depression..I was always sad and down..I took this and within days I began to feel emotional relief. I am so thankful my doctor put me on this. I only had side effects for less than a week when I started on it..and its been wonderful ever since. I've not gained any weight either...I learned that it has to do w/ your natural metabolism determining whether or not it makes you gain weight. I have always been naturally thin all my life, and it has not affected me at all. I love it!! I feel much more confident, always happy..and not moddy like I used to be. My life has changed for the better...I've made so many friends..feel motivated..happy...I love paxil!!!!!!! Seriously...I highly recommend it...it's the best drug F 18 3 months
10/8/2005
 4  anxiety and panic difficult during first 2 weeks - headaches, nausea, lack of appetite, panic/psychotic attacks (I know, something this is supposed to prevent and symptoms worse than I had before the meds) - BUT...after those first two weeks, the stress in my life didn't go away, but I was able to cope with my life again. I burned myself out to the point where my body could not tolerate stress anymore, and I had anxiety symptoms for about 4 months, and then a couple of panic attacks. Paxil is getting the neurotransmitors in my brain balanced again. I have only been on paxil for almost 4 weeks, and I already notice a great improvement. The only bothersome side effect is decreased libido and sexual orgasmic climax is much more difficult Don't be discouraged when you first start taking it - it sucks pretty bad - wait it out though, and I'm sure you'll agree it's totally worth it. F 22 27 days
10/8/2005
 1  gained 60 pounds I gained 60 pound in a shoet period of time I did not over eat os be lazy I went on this to feel better about myself now I hate myself. I have read alot of reports about people gaining ALOT of weight. I don`t have the energy now to help me. I tried to go off this It is an addictive drug I have major side effects Throwing up, hot & cold sweats all over body aches Stomache and intestine pains head aches female organs hurting too. This is every day. and I went off of it 2 months ago. F 47 1 years
10/7/2005
 5   Some sleepless nights when dosage was to high, Weight Gain. I find this drug works pretty good for the depression part of my Bi Polar dissorder. Had to watch the dosage closely though so I didn't become Manic from to much Paxil CR. On 25mg. now but may have to go back down to 12.5mg. due to lack of sleep & Manic symptoms. F 33 3 years
9/30/2005
 4  anxiety attacks F 43 7 days
9/26/2005
 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  Depression Drug worked well for depression, made me more outgoing and less sad, and reclusive. Definately hard to get off this drug... dizzy and felt like I was getting shocked if I missed a pill and I gained 25 lbs on this drug!!! So that's why I went off. F 28 2.5 years
9/19/2005
 1  Depression Drug worked well for depression, made me more outgoing and less sad, and reclusive. Definately hard to get off this drug... dizzy and felt like I was getting shocked if I missed a pill and I gained 25 lbs on this drug!!! So that's why I went off. F 28 2.5 years
9/19/2005
 5  Anxiety,Mood Swings,Depression I take my 25mg pill in the morning and I get a rush of energy so I get all my cleaning done and than about 4-5 hours after that I crash and sleep for about 1 1/2 hours... My sex drive is AWESOME!!! I feel soo happy about life and just everything...My relationship with my husband is at its BEST!!! I don't want to make this a book to read but all I can do is PRAISE this drug!!! To the people that this drug didn"t help...Certain drugs may not be for all and I really hope you get to find one that really helps you...I don't think I have ever felt better in my life(other than having my son 1 1/2 year ago!!)...If I could have one wish it would be that everyone could feel as I do...Thanx for reading.. F 29 1 years
9/15/2005
 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
 4  premenstrual mood disorder one side effect I had was diarrhea, which increased when I started taking the CR; also, delayed or non-existent orgasm. I started taking this because I was unable to sleep with hormone fluctuations. It did help me with the sleep issue, but I could not tolerate the diarrhea. I finally quit taking it because of the GI problems. Be aware that you will have withdrawal effects if you go off paxil abruptly --weird dizziness, problems focusing my eyes-- have your doc wean you down. F 44 4 months
9/14/2005
 1  Mental Illness Felt like taking my life. I had problems after taking this medication, for about a few years or more, each day got better but there were days I felt like taking my life and did not know why. However now I do not feel that way and I have not been on psych meds for along time. F 32 5 days
9/6/2005
 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
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8/25/2005
 4  panic disorderand anxiety slight tremors for a short time F 55 2 months
8/11/2005
 4  anixiety and major panic attacks lightheaded,not hungry,dry mouth tired iam also taking .25 of xanax twice a day and 7 1/2 mg. of buspar twice aday along with 12.5 mg of pacil cr. F 35 2 days
8/9/2005
 3  2 years WEIGHT GAIN! spaced out, oblivious, increased my mania at the time and made me not care about anything. it is the best anti anxiety out there - if you can afford a major weight gain. withdrawl is AWFUL. F 22 2 years
7/30/2005
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7/28/2005
 4  anxiety/panic attacks, depression stomach cramps, upset stomach, a little tired during the day, light-headed I have taken regular Paxil since I was 16.Had to go off of it when I found out I was expecting in 2003.I was put on Zoloft(Hated it) until my baby was born, then I was put on Paxil CR. It helped me so much. But when it was recalled I found myself with nothing to take to help me. Now I have a hard time taking any meds due to fear of side effects.Weird,cause never had any problems before.Now Dr. wants me start back on 12.5 paxil CR, but I can't seem to bring myself to take it.Withdraw symptoms are horrible,but the good paxil did,was worth it.Now I just need to get it back in my system. F 26 2 days
7/12/2005

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