User Reviews for Paroxetine

i have been taken this for 4 years and stil have panic on and off

I have taken this medication for a little over a year now and have had great success. My symptoms are now much more under control and I have not had any serious side effects. The only problem I have had is mild to moderate nausea upon beginning this medication and increasing dosages.

I was on this medication for 2 days and on the 2nd day I felt horrible. I had what felt like a major migraine headache and extreme tiredness. I wasn't able to be very productive, just pretty much stayed in bed. I drank a bunch of water to get it out of my system.

I was started on Paroxetine recently after being treated on Citilapram which was not effective. I have found that Paroxetine has really improved my mood. There are side effects though which is a down side. It is the only antidepressant that has worked since taking Venlafaxine. I had to come off that last year due to severe side effects.

I took Paxil about 8-10 years ago when I was having some major problems with my family life. It took away my most of my interest in sex, but it made life so much easier to deal with. I was sleepy, so I took the pills at night. That helped. I also gained weight that was difficult to get off once I stopped taking Paxil. I'm going back on it this week--I've still got St. John's Wort in my system--and am hoping I can deal with the weight gain issue. This time I've gone through too much sadness over the past 12-14 months. It started with my uncle dying, followed by my mother, friends, aunts, and so many others. Some days I just want to curl up and disapear. I'm hoping Paxil will once again help. I'll let you know what happens this time around.Read More Read Less

I stopp ed taken this medication. I am experiencing lightheaded. I have been off of it for 4 days. Is this normal?

i used to take 20mg paroxetine still had breathing problems/panic attacks.Went up to 30mg total difference.Im learning to control my attacks.Want to stop taking tried to stop taking not so good.Very bad dizzines,headaches,brain zapping,very scary made me have my panic attacks worser.I have 3 young boys and afraid to have one to serious where I scare them.Need information and questions answered.But all and all the meds has helped me feel a whole lot better.Better than I was before taking them.Anything that can take that crazy weird feeling away is a OK with me.Read More Read Less

I took this medication as a last resort; following years of attempts to find behavioral solutions to my stress and anxiety-meditation, relaxing walks, therapy, etc. All were helpful, but my stress and anxiety levels were always moderate to high, never really fading away. After appx 1-yr taking paroxetine, I can say my anxiety levels are much, much lower and 100% manageable. Even when high-stress events occur, my stress and anxiety levels equalize very quickly. I worry, agonize and obsess so much less. Read More Read Less

We each know our bodies best. I have chosen to take only 5 mg of Paxil for the panic attacks I "USE" to get. I only need enough to "HELP". I have taken Paxil off and on for 12 years. I was prescribed 20mg..I break that in half..then break the halves in half.,(5mg). To get off, go slowly. Start cutting down weekly..then the next week even less.. to the point. Take it every other day..until you can stop totally, to give "YOUR" body a test and rest from drugs. Panic attacks are very difficult to deal with at times. I understand the choaking,,breathing feeling..pounding heart,,etc. I hate it that I have to take it...but it is better for me as well as my family that may suffer with me NOT taking it. Depression, panic attacks and OCD, runs in my family. With other pressures of life..and what "PEOPLE" may expect from one...Attacks can become..over whelming..so why not take Paxil? I am 55..gone through 2 car accidents, Malignant Melanoma diagnosis, surgeries, chemo within 1 year. Paxil..I TOOK ! I use to get that BUZZ, many have talked about..fuzzy in the brain.. Paxil is working..nureons (spelling?), and brain transmitters, are re-uptaking seritonin. If I have to choose...I will choose to take Paxil. By the way..20mg of Paxil...made me feel.."I TOTALLY DID NOT CARE". Therefore....to stronge. Know your body.., trust your gut feelings. My doctor gets piffy..about what I decide to take...but then he says: It works for you, who knows you better than yourself. Remember, the Docs go by the FDA studies. ( IN GENERAL). I do the opposite of instructions on Paxil..start out low...and if needed I would go higher. So far, worked out great. Read More Read Less

I have been more cheerful and resting more, but that in it self is a little problem. I want to do nothing but sleep when I have any free time. I know that maybe I should take vitamins and that should help with my energy levels , but so far so good I will say it has helped me from feeling like I was on a emotional rollercoaster and that in it self is the best thing that could have happened for me.

just starting

I've been taking this medicine for 2 months and it has helped me tremendously. At first it took me awhile to get use to it, it made me feel funny and even made my attacks occur. but after being on it for awhile now it has made my attacks go away, i can feel one happening and it's gone before it starts. I am concerned about my side effects, i have bad headaches off and on. My dr. told me to take half and see what it does, i did and i still have them. I had a bad one tonight like a stinging strong pain. I can miss taking it for 2 days and feel funny, don't know if this is related totally to the meds. Does anyone have bad headaches as well.Read More Read Less

I’ve been on this med now for 2 weeks at a dose of 20mg. At first I had nausea, tingling over my body, as well as night sweats, restlessness 6-8hrs after I take it, and now seeming to have urine issues. Other than the side effects it has helped with my anxiety and depression I feel more stable then I had before I got on this med.

I turned 66 last year so I no longer qualify for Medicade and Medicare does not cover paxil so I was taken off something that agrees with me, to paxil cr, which does not work nearly as well. I had a life on paxil but barely eek by on this crap thanks America and our good ol health care system

This medication takes a few weeks to start helping with anxiety. I have been taking this medication for over 5 years now. It has completely rid me of all anxiety which is great! I do suffer from some of the side effects of the medication, muscle spasms (occasionally) and low sex drive. This is a daily dose medication. I have missed taking it on occasion usually for only one day which is fine. You usually will not feel any different. However on occasion I have missed taking it for two days. On the second day you start to feel very dizzy and your body starts to tingle. Its hard to concentrate on anything. It is very important not to miss taking this medication daily. There are definetly withdrawl symptoms!Read More Read Less

I have taken this medication since 2002. In the beginning the low dose helped. As time went by I had to increase the dose. In low dose this medicine is good. At the highest dose of 60mg it is not great. I was to the point that I wanted to sleep all the time and could no matter what time of day it was. I would take 4 hour naps on the weekends. You become semi emotionally numb and the sex drive disappears. I am in the process of stepping down off this medicine to cymbalta. I have my sex drive back and do not sleep well anymore. So no more drowsiness. I thing it is a good change for me.Read More Read Less

I was okay with taking this drug, I took for 3 months. It stopped my severe anger and fits of rage. It even stopped my moments of crying. However, I had no idea that stopping "cold turkey" was a problem, as my doctor didnt say anything about it. Stopping caused me severe dizzyness and headaches and hot/cold flashes, and it also made my body temperature change up & down like a yo-yo!! I dont know how long this will last but it is 4 days now and I cant stand the dizzyness anymore. I am not sure what to do now, but maybe starting and staying on it is a good idea. I too have gained weight, I thought it was because I didnt feel like doing anything but sleeping. Read More Read Less

I've been on this medication for a while and it has really helped me with my anxiety and depression.