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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 4  panic attacks,depression Weight gain...And always sleepy. I felt great the first 7 years.I had my life back.however starting to have a few more attacks when out.dr wants to up med.but I am afarid I won't be able to stay awake at work. F 50 7 years
5/26/2009
 3  concentration At first I had a crushing head ache. That went away when I lowered the dose. Now I feel extremely tired. I am wondering if I can take a stimulant with it? I really like how I am able to concentrate, but now I fall asleep constantly...so how helpful is it? F 42 1 months
5/17/2009
 1  ptsd, anxiety Didn't help me. After 2 years I would say I was definately in a fog, no bad emotions, but no good, and I think a healthy level of ups and downs is what makes us learn and grow as human beings. So, I stopped taking it and, WOW, UNCONTROLABLE RAGE at any tiny random thing, severe headaches and best of all, hallucinations so bad I was terrified to drive bc if I reacted poorly to a hallucination I might endanger someone else's life. I had to take doxepin hcl every other night for 2 weeks to come down off this drug without hurting people, either from being a gigantic jackass or from smaking them upside the head after seeing a 'giant spider' where their bangs used to be. I've been on doxepin for 2 months now and I don't know why I wasted so much time in a fog on Paxil. F 26 2 years
5/17/2009
 3  Stress-related anxiety/depression For a couple of days I've had nausea, but overwhelmingly it's the GROGGINESS! The first day, my coworker said I looked like a zombie. This is the 5th day, and I'm going to switch to taking this at night and see if that makes a difference. I'm typically a pretty well-balanced person, although I have a terrible temper and lately, I've been juggling a number of high-stress situations. I asked for Paxil in order to control depression and anxiety at work (praying not to get laid off), but this first week has been rough. My sister has taken it for a long time, and she said for 2 weeks she was very sleepy, but then woke up feeling "normal", which I take to mean good. I'm going to give it another week or two. F 47 5 days
5/14/2009
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 3  Depression The usual SSRI side effects, but sore knees...to the point where I had to get an MRI as my knees were so swollen. I'm going to have to have surgery now to take the fluid off them! It works for the anxiety. Generally nothing seems to bother me, but at a price - my knees. I mean, I'm limping to the mail box now. Can't walk without a limp. And can't ride my motorcycle anymore. M 40 5 months
5/9/2009
 4  anxiety Paxil did cause me to gain weight and loose interest in sex-BUT it worked. At the time, my anxiety was so bad the side effects were worth it. you will experience weight gain and loose interest in sex with this drug, but this drug works. Also taper off of this medication-stopping abruptly can cause dizziness etc. F 37 2 years
4/20/2009
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 4  anger outbursts paxil 25mg had me sleeping 8 to 9 hrs a day when I was only sleeping 4to 5 hrs prior. There is a long delay or I should say it takes a lot longer to orgasm but 10 mg of cialis keeps the blood flow steady and actually sets me back to younger years. I relate it to ballplayers using steroids to hit home runs. It doesn't matter as long as the fans are satisfied. M 43 7 months
4/10/2009
 4  Anxiety, Panic Disorder no libido, unable to achieve orgasm, very tired, no appetite, napping regularly, stiff muscles I am void of panic or anxiety but have lost all other feeling as well. F 36 15 days
4/9/2009
 4  Social Anxiety/ Depression diahreeah , loss of sex drive, long time to orgasm I have been on this medicine for probably about 5 months i started off taking paxil cr 12.5 mg and it worked great for about 2 months i stopped taking it and upt the dose to 20 mg but the dr perscribed me tabs so it wasnt a constant release and i became very agitated and really a psycho, he then switched me to 25 mg but CR and it is wonderful has done great things for me, still a lack of sex drive but i can tell it has been coming back ot me more and more over time at first i had complete loss of sex drive so be prepared but it works itself out GOOD LUCK! feel better M 19 5 months
4/2/2009
 4  ANXIETY / ANGER VERY FEW SIDE EFFECTS SLIGHT HEADACHE FOR ABOUT HOUR AFTER TAKING EVERYDAY?SLIGHT WEIGHT GAIN. GREAT DRUG UNTIL YOU TRY AND QUIT IT !!! HORRIBLE WITHDRWL !!! EVEN TAPERING DOWN SUCKS !!! M 45 1 years
3/6/2009
 3  Panic atttacks Inability to achieve erection,orgasm; weight gain My doctor did not mention either the side effects or the issues with withdrawal at the time she started me on it. It has made me unable to achieve a full erection and I am unable to ejaculate. It has actually ended my sex life since I cannot achieve penetration and am no longer able to even masturbate. Be sure you ask your doctor about potential side effects before taking ANY drug. Use the net and do your homework!! My panic attacks were horrible, but now I worry that if I stop the Paxil, the withdrawal will be just as bad, and the attacks might return. Either way, losing your sex life is a high price to pay if there is another way. M 56 4 years
2/9/2009
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 4  anxiety none coming off paxil is a little rough but i did it cold turkey which is probably not recommended. i may start another cycle in a few weeks because i only gave it about 5 months and my doctor recommended a year. M 35 5 months
2/8/2009
 3  Anxiety, Depression Constipation. No libido. Took away the lows but also took away the highs. Lack of concentration. Started on 25mg for about 4 months then 37.5 mg for 2 months. It did a great job at taking away my anxiety. It got rid of the lows from depression but it also took away any highs I had. Couldn't laugh or get excited about anything anymore. Just flew along middle of the road all the time. My wife said it was like talking to a zombie when she talked to me. I'd hear people's voices but couldn't remember anything they said later. I've heard others have great results with Paxil. Just wasn't the drug for me. Trying Zoloft 50mg now. We'll see. M 40 6 months
2/5/2009
 4  Panic Attacks Very difficult at first but once in your system works like a charm. First few weeks bad panic attacks and needed Lorazepam to calm me down. Makes you very tired at first until you get used to it. It does make you gain weight but didn't mind cause I needed to gain weight anyhow. Been on Paxil cr for about a year and love it. I do get panic attacks once in a while but learned to talk myself out of it. I'm going to get off paxil in about 5 months from now. Heard detox was not so good. M 32 1 years
2/3/2009
 5  Panic, Anxiety, Depression Insomnia Weight gain, some lethargy after having recovered It saved my life. At one point I was switched to the generic and I had a hard time adjusting to it. Was switched back to name brand. F 32 2 years
2/1/2009
 3  Anxiety Serious weight gain. I have been a slender person all of my life, but ballooned by 40 pounds on Paxil. The weight gain is slow so I didn't associate it with the Paxil until I came off of it and the weight started to drop. Exercise, diet had no effect on the weight gain. Detox was HORRIBLE -- major brain zaps, night sweats, and upset stomach for the first two weeks, and then joint pain for months. It worked very well for anxiety and irratibility. Be careful if you miss even one dose because the side effects from withdrawal will set in. Once you go off of it, be prepared for some intense withdrawal sypmtoms. Doctors should warn people about the withdrawal before anyone starts taking it. Also, buy some bigger clothes because you are going to get fat. For all the good it did in relieving my other mood symptoms, my image of myself took a huge dive because of the weight gain. I won't even show anyone my wedding pictures because of the weight gain. F 38 2 years
12/29/2008
 5  Anxiety and alcoholism A little weird at first, but after a week, nothing. I feel a strange euphoria. I don't actuallyb remember feeling this happy. I find myself smiling for no reason. It's wonderful. I don't know if it's a symptom or not, but I like it. I have not stopped drinking in the evenings. M 38 12 days
12/20/2008
 4  anxiety caused from vasovagal dry mouth, first few weeks no energy very tired, unmotivated, few times while out got burning feeling in arms, and sweats but went away but caused loss of appetite, vivid dreams its been a little overa a month feeling much better, no anxiety or fear, motivation back, not tired so far no weight gain!!! so far so good F 31 2 months
11/21/2008
 4  panic disorder extreme tiredness up until about a month ago...hungry all the time, especially for sugary, carb-loaded food--it's been 6 months and i've gained a good 10-15 lbs. major problem with achieving orgasm until recently (this had never been a problem before) spacey, difficulty remembering things, lethargic, unmotivated...blah Paxil CR has almost completely taken away my panic issues--every now and then i feel that quite possibly i could have one but instead of dwelling on it like i did pre-medication (therefore turning into a full-blown attack), it's a fleeting thought that clears almost immediately. i can't stand the weight gain but i'll suffer with it and hope that daily exercise will help negate it. i no longer have to nap every day like i did when initially starting the med but i do find that i am still tired a lot and certainly will take a nap if i have the time--it's no longer necessary like before though (felt like i was going to pass out if i didn't lay down). the pros outweigh the cons for me regarding this med...i've tried a few others (Zoloft was ok--i didn't gain much weight with it but it left me completely exhausted and miserable although i had no sexual dysfunction.......Prozac was awful, i was a raging lunatic--scared the crap out of me) i'll continue with this for at least another 6 mont F 37 6 months
11/19/2008
 2  Social Anxiety All was well except I would experience hypoglycemia after a night of drinking (not suppossed to take this with alcohol, I know). Also, my behavior was erratic and uncontrollable, often violent, and I have always been chill. I have been off of it for 6 months and my libido has been diminishing to a point where I can't achieve erection. I can achieve orgasim but not a full erection but half of the time. I feel this drug has the same effect as taking cocaine for some time. After a while, your body does not know how to deal without it. Never start this substance. I can't stress it enough. If you are depressed, change your diet and work out like an olympic athelete; with this you can avoid post-drug side effects. We are all led to believe by pharmeceutical companies that we need something for every ailment of discontent. It's natural to feel crappy for some time in life. Ride it out. Work out, it is the best medicine. M 26 6 years
11/17/2008

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