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 | | 10/14/2002 | 1 | Mild Anxiety | Inceased Anxiety, emotional mood swings | I took this drug for two days. From the time I started taking it my anxiety increased 3 fold accompanied by extreme emotional mood swings. Was taking Klonopin half of a .5 mg tab about 3 times a week for mild anxiety that would surface occassionally. Thought it would be good to go on a therapeutic medication to try and halt the mild anxiety all together but after two days of greatly increased anxiety I am going to stop. | M | 31 | 2 days | 10/7/2002 | 1 | depression, anxiety disorder | Very tired and apathetic. Horribly nauseated with loss of appetite.Also have been more anxious than before. Have lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks of taking this medication due to not being able to eat. | Though I have not taken the medication for very long, I don't think I can get past the side effects. I feel worse than I did before, and have stopped taking it.This is actually my 2nd time trying this drug, but again have been unable to try to see it through due to side effects, which disappoints me, as from what I have read, and from what my doctor told me, Paxil CR is supposed to have fewer side effects than the regular Paxil. | F | 39 | 2 weeks | 10/7/2002 | 3 | depression | the paxil took away my irration, which was very severe, but now I crave sweets. This craving is completely uncontrollable and I fear major weight gain. | F | 35 | 5 weeks | 9/26/2002 | 5 | Anxiety & OCD (mild) | For the first few weeks, many including: lack of ability to concentrate, "mental fogginess", poor sleep, constipation, sleepiness (from lack of sleep at night) sexual function (ability to maintain erection, no climax). Now, after six weeks of use, everything is fine except sleep pattern is not quite back to normal and I still have poor sexual function. Actually, my erection is fine, but it takes a long time (sometimes/often never) to climax. I'm going to ride this out longer to see if the sexual function returns. The drug is so good, I'm hesitant to change anything. | It really did a good job for me. At least in my case, you have to give the drug a few weeks for the side effects to subside. | M | 43 | 6 weeks | 9/16/2002 | 5 | depression | I have had none. | I am so happy with this med, and I really think this is me talking not just the meds. I thought I couldn't stopped taking something else, I though it was my life line, I had been on it for over 3 yrs and my doctor suggested trying something else which was Paxil Cr and it has been the best chance I've taken in a long time. :) | 23 | 1 months | 9/13/2002 | 5 | depression/anxiety | Sleepiness, occasional nausea, occasional slight headaches. | Helped w/depression tremendously. Tried to stop for 5 days, and was beside myself w/old bad feelings. Went back on and everythings great. Also helps w/desire for sexual relations, probably because it makes me feel better about everything in general anyway. | F | 42 | 7 months | 9/11/2002 | 1 | severe anxiety/panic disorder | Extreme nausea, unbearable headache, insomnia,appetite decrease, vomiting, unusual sweating, tremor | This is my third time trying Paxil. Doctor and counselor are insistent this is the drug for me. I can't bear the side effects! | F | 23 | 2 days | 9/11/2002 | 4 | depression | Different side effects at different times. At night a little anxious and in the mornings when I take it I get a little forgetfull. | Really helped gety me out of my depression. Iam now able to get out of bed without a fight and feeling already overwhelmed. I have found that NOT telling friends can be a good idea. I have recieved mixed comments from friends. It is best not to have to explaine everything to everyone and rummors always cause issues | M | 29 | 3 weeks | 9/9/2002 | 4 | Depression and Anxiety | Dry mouth in the morning mostly, loss of appetite but that's coming back after a few weeks of being on it, not sleeping well and tired all the time. | I can tell that I'm feeling better with the depression and anxiety, but I dread the mornings because I feel so tired and zombie like when I drive to work. I'm told that this will go away with time. I'll be patient and see what happens. I notice by mid morning I'm feeling a lot better. | F | 35 | 2 weeks | 9/3/2002 | 4 | depression/anxiety | needed to nap during the day for the first week and there is absolutely NO sexual desire at all. Other than that there are no other side effects for me. | I had reservations about continuing this medication when I read about the extreme side effects coming off this drug. I decided to go ahead and keep taking it because it took away the severe depression and anxiety after the second day. I don't know what will happen when I do attempt to come off Paxil CR, but I will have faith that things won't be that bad since I don't have many side effects. | F | 32 | 3 weeks | 8/5/2002 | 1 | depression | Dizziness, confusion, upset stomach, hot flashes, head aches, nightmares, and extremely drained of energy. | Since taking Paxil CR I have felt 10 times worse than before I began taking it! | F | 29 | 5 weeks | 8/5/2002 | 5 | panic disorder, depression | none | has absolutely worked wonders. used to spaz out in the evening. no more. my family loves it! | F | 29 | 6 weeks | 8/1/2002 | 4 | repeated episodes of depression | when i first started taking them i got a dry mouth, and a feeling of being disorientated also drowsiness - but reduced my dose til i got used to them then increased them again as an anti d it is very effective | i am having real trouble coming off them - my gp supports my decision but thinks the side effects are in my head. i feel sick, dizzy, hot/cold sweats and a strange 'drugged' feeling | F | 33 | 8 months | 7/27/2002 | 3 | anxiety/depression | Fatigue,fatigue,fatihue and some nausea | I've only been taking Paxil CR for approx. 2 mo now and to be quite honest I'm still waiting for the most optimal results if they are even coming | F | 29 | 2 months | 7/21/2002 | 5 | Obcessive Compulsive Disorder | Slight dry mouth, slight headaches, sleepiness | It has really helped with the OCD. I feel much more self confident. | M | 35 | 4 weeks | 7/16/2002 | 2 | depression/g.a.d | extreme fatigue. was taking 25 mg/day for first 2 mo. then went to 12.5 mg/day. delayed orgasm which is fine b/c I often had premature ejaculation. Weight gain (20 lbs in 3 months) Do take viagra when needed for e.d. | I initially was on 300 mg/day wellbutrin sr for depression but still had some g.a.d. after 4 months. this was cut to 150mg/day with 12.5mg/day of paxil cr for the anxiety. I was then taken of wellbutrin and put on 25mg/day paxil cr. The paxil was wonderful for the anxiety but all I wanted to do was sleep. I was constantly falling asleep on the job and did nothing but sleep at home which upset my wife b/c it was as if I were doped up on downers all the time. It was even hard for me to drive and stay awake at times. I was on paxil cr for about 3 mo. I've now gone back to 300mg/day wellbutrin sr combined with 100/mg viagra for my erectile dysfuction. The only downer about Wellbutrin SR is that when I initially was taking it, I lost almost 20 lbs. the in 4 months and I eat like a horse. I was 6 feet tall & 173 lbs and dropped to 153 lbs. When I went on Paxil I gained it almost all back. I don't need to lose weight but I'll take it over feeling doped up on paxil all of the time. Wellbutrin is great for depression and gives me a quality of life but just adds a tinge of anxiety to me. | M | 41 | 3 months | 7/16/2002 | 1 | depression\anxiety | Extreme drowsyness, Some drymouth, fuzzy vision, dazed feeling, tunnelvision, don't drive while on this drug. | Went off the drug on day 5 and side effects all subsided after 18 hours. withdrawal: cramps, achey joints, tingling skin, itchy scalp. Felt much better after quiting. Drug may work for some but too much for me. I didn't feel in control. | M | 43 | 4 days | 7/14/2002 | 2 | Anxiety | Lethargic, I could stay in bed for days. Could not think clearly. Decreased appetite, especially could not eat meat. | I immediately felt better after I quit taking this. I've been off for 3 days and have felt much better. | F | 32 | 6 days | 7/11/2002 | 2 | anxiety | dry mouth, mild hadache, sleep disturbance | F | 33 | 7 days | 6/23/2002 |