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 | Depression | the only side effect i experienced was when i would forget to take the pill i would get really dizzy. other than that it is and still is helping me with my depression | F | 17 | | 10/26/2004 | 2 | PMDD, depression | extreme sleepiness, loss of appetite, not able to focus, | made me calmer, definitely, but that's because I am so sleepy and mellow. The yawning subsided after the first 5 days, but I still feel foggy headed, and I tend to forget things. Also still have slight headache. Today I started taking half dose because I felt comatose on the regular dose. | F | 34 | 7 days | 10/25/2004 | 4 | Panic Attacks | Very tired, Yawning Alot, Sleeping more then normal, Harder to get erection, Increased eating, Increased weight gain, Very cool dreams. And 2 or less minor small panic attacks. | There are some side effects I like such as: Eating more Very Cool Dreams Increased Weight Gain I was very unhealthy before I took Paxil-CR now my life is on track and I can have panic free days. I have only had 2 small panic attacks when on this. Verse's having 10 or more a day not on it. so for me it is helping for other's well i dunno. | M | 20 | 5 months | 10/21/2004 | 4 | general anxiety disorder | very sleepy in the afternoons,alot of yawning,decreased ability to reach orgasm,and sometimes forgetfullness | F | 39 | 5 months | 10/21/2004 | 2 | anxiety, depression | I have been taking CR for 21/2 years. At first, I thought it was great. Looking back, I've realized that I've been walking around in a fog. Sleeping more than usual, increased sensitivity to noise, crowds. I feel worse now than I did when I sarted taking it. I am thinking about coming off of it and after reading these comments, I am scared to death. | F | 37 | 2 years | 10/20/2004 | 4 | anxiety/panic attacks, depression | when I miss a dose or two I become extremely dizzy. Weight gain controlled with low carb diet. Naps during the day for awhile but no more. Decreased libido now extremely increased. | feel like a normal person again. | F | 37 | 2 days | 10/19/2004 | 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 | 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 | 1 | anxiety | weight gain (30 lbs.), vivid dreams, restless sleep, tired all day. Too tired to take part in my favorite things. Decreased libido. | I don't recommend this drug unless there is a severe problem. I did feel much happier and more relaxed than I was in my entire life......then I tried to stop. I have NEVER been so sick. The liquid form is allowing me to taper off VERY SLOWLY. It is much better.Symtoms still there but I am functional. | F | 30 | 2.5 years | 10/14/2004 | 4 | Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Side Effects: sleepiness, dry mouth, and decreased libido. | My Comments: Overall, I have been feeling a lot better since earlier this year. In the beginning, I started at 25mg and recently it has been increased to 37.5 mg. I have felt more confident and less anxiety about many things. However, at times, I become too confident and say things I should not say that offend people. But when I say them, it is like I have no remorse...sometimes. Is that a good thing? I am learning to think before I speak...now I have to work on communication skills! | F | 25 | 7 months | 10/10/2004 | 4 | Panic Disorder | Headache, scalp tingling, fatigue, sleepiness, sexual dysfunction | Began experiencing severe panic attacks, which escalated to the point of complete dysfunction. Doctor blamed hypothyrodism and increased Synthroid dosage. When panic symptoms did not abate, doctor prescribed Paxil CR. Though my panic symptoms have disappeared, the side effects of the Paxil are somewhat debilitating. However, I am afraid to discontinue the Paxil due to fear of withdrawal symptoms and/or return of panic attacks. | F | 51 | 6 months | 10/10/2004 | 4 | Depression. Anxiety | sleepiness, insomnia, yawning, jaw clenching, decreased appetite | Today is day 22 for me and I am still very sleepy during the day. When I first started the med I called in sick to work for 3 days straight. Could not get out of the bed even to feed the children. My weekends are spent sleeping until 3pm and then I force myself out of bed to interact with the family. Tried to have sex for the first time since starting and it was strained. Took a lot of concentration on my part. I will say that I feel calmer and don't fly off the handle as before the med. But man-o-man am I always sleepy. I don't spend anytime contemplating the next minute. Even if I try to think of a bad moment, no physical effect, its like my mind doesn't respond to negative the way it did before. Finally getting a full nights sleep but starting to have the vivid dreams. | 34 | 22 days | 9/30/2004 | 4 | Depression | mostly sleepness, then nausea, uncontrollable yawning, loss of appetite | i was on the drug before and it helped but stopped because my doctor died. The started it up again a few days ago. My new doctor upped the dosage to 25 mg and my side effects have gotten worse. I didn't have side effects before and now I do. It has helped, it's just that i am going to have to get used to the side effects. | F | 17 | 4 days | 9/30/2004 | 4 | Social Anxiety Disorder, depression | Inability to achieve orgasm. Dry mouth. | It has completely removed my anxiety about being around people, and all my other anxieties. HOWEVER, I really, REALLY miss being able to...you know. | M | 42 | 4 weeks | 9/28/2004 | 1 | anxiety/depression diagnosis | Weigh Gaining Drug can be replaced with Welbutrin, weight losing. Side effect severe with Paxil 1. Nausea for first week, then positive result 2. 12.5 dosage wore off, couldn't sleep 3. Immediate weight gain, pains in arms subsided for awhile 4. Nausea, dizziness, fogginess, joint pain, legs weak when I tried to quit for one month (only had used 6-7 months) 5. Put on 30mg--heart palpitations, tightness in chest, huge weight gain, return of depression, lack of focus, extreme nausea New doctor put me on 12.5 Paxil to taper off, one per week, then half per week, in addition to taking Welbutrin. Paxil is NASTY and may take years to recover from adverse effects from withdrawal. | If you are overweight or have any cardiac issues, do NOT take this drug. | F | 57 | 10 months | 9/26/2004 | 3 | depression | | 9/25/2004 | 3 | panic attacks | dizziness, decreased appetite, moderate headaches, basic weird, numbing feeling in back of head. | still on it. | F | 28 | 2 months | 9/15/2004 | 3 | Severe Social Anxiety | Occasional sleeplessness. Lowered sex drive. Occasional stomach cramps. | Decreased my anxiety. Increased my mental sharpness. Side effects were better than Zoloft. Will highly recommend it. Recommend not missing any meals otherwise stomach cramps can get very severe. | M | 38 | 8 months | 9/14/2004 | 5 | ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION | NONE | F | 50 | 10 years | 9/13/2004 | 2 | Anxiety, Anger | Can't keep my head up and eyes open. Very tired feeling. Lack of appetite. Constant yawning. | After first dose (at bedtime) awoke the next morning to a powerful headache! Felt like my brain swelled until there was no room left in my head and began very intense vomitting. No energy. Want to sleep, sleep, sleep. If getting started on it feels like this, there is no way I want to experience coming off of it after a long period of time. Will begin backing down off of it today! After reading other experiences and actually feeling these affects, I can't see why this drug is offered to anyone. | F | 45 | 4 days | 9/13/2004 |