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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 3  Panic attacks; OCD weight gain; loss of libido; unable to orgasm; profuse and continuous sweating. Paxil was extremely effective as far as my panic attacks. They were debilitating. OCD has not improved. The side effects have been an equal trade for the panic attacks. The sweating is the most bothersome to me. M 50 4 years
7/19/2007
 4  Anxiety/Depression One panic attack at night, and one manic episode, but not again after the one time. Inability to have orgasm. I became a bit spacy. I felt like I was on a cloud of bliss...not anxious at all...and was able to handle socializing with ease. I stopped because of the sexual side effects. F 34 3 months
7/13/2007
 4  depression weight gain sexual side effects numbness F 18 months
7/4/2007
 5  depression I'm only on 10 mg, the minimum dose, sometimes less. I'm sleepy a lot more. Need a lot of naps. Get very bad hangovers if I'm not careful. Sexual function lower, but that's ok. This drug has saved my life. F 30 2 years
7/2/2007
 3  Panic Attacks Loss of libido I'm on 40mg of paxil, not paxil CR. I have found paxil CR to be horrible. It didn't help my anxiety whatsoever. Paxil was a wonder drug for me, i had had to quit high school and became agoraphobic because my anxiety was so bad. Someone suggested i take Paxil and it worked wonders for me. There are some bad parts though, i have very little libido and the withdrawal is HORRIBLE. If i ever had to go without it i would become very lightheaded, nauseous, and experience the most uncomfortable feeling i've ever experienced. Great drug for anxiety but be prepared, it can be tough to come off of it. F 24 6 years
6/26/2007
 4  Slight OCD, depression slightly thirsty, decreased libido but it is not a problem. It has helped a lot, I am enjoying my life a little more. Probably decrease in emotion, which may be good for me. F 51 3 weeks
6/21/2007
 2  Depresssion severe headaches, difficulty concentrating, problems with word association and short-term memory, extreme fatigue and yawning Was on 75 mg of Effexor for 2 months and developed severe headaches. Doctor thought it was due to the Effexcor so switched me to 20 mg of Paxil. Headaches went away for a few weeks, but after about 5 weeks of taking Paxil, I had daily severe headaches that lasted for 3.5 months. Had CTscan and MRI to rule out other causes, since doctor did not think it was due to the Paxil. Was prescribed Topamax for the headaches, but Topamax actually made headaches worse. Am tapering off Paxil now and am experiencing vivid dreams, night sweats, nauseous - but thankfully no more headaches. For me, these withdrawal symptoms are minor compared to the dibilating headaches I was getting. Both Effexor and Paxil did help with my depression, but unfortunately for me, the side effects outweighed the benefits. F 30 5 months
6/19/2007
 1  panic attacks Every side effect possible!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE!! i took it for 5 days and i cant eat nor get out of bed!! i have severe derealization and i feel like im losing my mind. SSRI's are not to be messed with M 20 5 days
6/14/2007
 5  depression dont think i have any side affects from this, im currently taking 37.5MG. i have experienced weight gain, but my doc belives its from the Depakote 500MG i was taking 3x a day. This drug has really helped me with my severe depression, i used to be on Lexapro and that didnt do a thing for me. F 24 10 months
6/8/2007
 4  Anxiety depression Rough for the first 2wks or so...Sleepless nights, restlessness, headaches, muscle aches and loss of sexual appetite ( Anorgasmia ). Tried 4-5 different tablets before having these as a last resort...Been on them 3months now and i feel so nuch better than i did. Like any tablet it has unwanted side effects but i overcame them. They appear to be working well for me and i can get back to a normal way of life again. F 30 3 months
6/6/2007
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 4  anxiety slight loss of libido my anxiety has decreased markedly and feels under control M 32 10 days
6/4/2007
 4  social anxiety i gained lots of wieght worked great for the anxiety F 33 7 years
6/3/2007
 5  anxiety low libido, tired My anxiety went form a 7 to a 2. I am able to function well and complete my studies without being sad or worried. This drug is a blessing. I suggest taking it at night to decrease the s/e. M 27 6 months
5/27/2007
 5  no just paxil i only had low libido F 37 11 years
5/23/2007
 3  Depression, OCD, Panic Attacks Loss of emotions, feeling spaced out, weight gain. It worked well for my depression, but at some point I felt a lack of emotions that worried me. That's why i stopped this drug and change to another anti-depressant. F 30 1 years
5/20/2007
 5  Anxiety/Depression/OCD At the start I had no libido, then it came back in full swing. I became totally apathetic. It was as if I had no emotions at all. You could tell me the world is going to end and I could shrug it off. P.S I am on Paxil 30mg and changing to 25mg CR to offsett the side effects hopefully. Paxil has helped me tremendously. It helped me clear my head and figure out what is exactly wrong and stride towards my goals. M 27 5 months
5/17/2007
 4  anxiety, panic attacks sleeping too much and weight gain I've always been super skinny.. and I don't know what it is about this combo of Paxil CR 25 mg and Buspar.. but I have gained so much. i went from a size 2.. *barely small enough* to a size six *struggling to fit in* thats depressing but i almost dont care because I feel amazingly better. situations that would drive me crazy and make me panic have become ok. Somewhat weary of the fact that I may have to rely on a drug to feel "normal" for the rest of my life. But i'm ok with it for now. Only downside .. being a college student.. alcohol is a huge part of the college lifestyle. I still drink... not much.. but in the morning I feel like I suffer from increased anxiety. Guess I should read the warning lables. F 22
5/17/2007
 1  Bipolar/Manic Depression Chills, slept 12-14 hours daily, tired all the time, PMS-terribly, loss of sexual drive, weight gain, twitching in sleep, nightmares, insomia at times- bipolar systoms will return. suicidal thoughts this product is crap. I have been on it for a very long time- I just prepared a list of how to go about killing myself. I had to step out of my body (like I am really in it) and tell myself to see the doctor. i will see her first thing in the morning, if I make it to morning... F 21 3 years
5/14/2007
 3  Depression, anxiety frequent yawning, occassional bloating, weight loss (12 lbs in 2 weeks), no desire to eat, dizziness, nausea, very weak F 16 2 weeks
5/7/2007
 1  Anxiety disorder Extreme vertigo. slight nausea. The vertigo is so bad that I keep falling I took Paxil CR only ONE time. 1 pill. thats it. It has caused me to have the most severe case of vertigo. Every time I move, I fall. F 29 1 days
5/3/2007

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