User Reviews for Paroxetine

cant get past the withdraws when i try to stop taking it. tries several times in 9 years

I wa taking 10mg of Lisinipril foor anxiety which wasn't working so my Dr. prescribed 20mg Paroxetine. For the first 2-3 weeks I had such sever dizziness I had to leave my shopping cart in the store and walk very fast to my vehicle. Also experienced tingling, sweating,and palpatations.After 3 weeks I noticed a big change, but still have anxiety at times. This medication does make you very tired but it is working well for me so far.

Got blurry vision within two days and then stopped it. The withdrawls after only two doses were extreme. If you have bad effects ween off of it over a couple of days.

I have been on this drug for about 9 years. I was having panic attacks at night several times each week. After starting the 20 mg. pills I had one panic attack in the first few weeks but no others until I had major surgery two years ago. I had one panic attack a few days after surgery but that is fairly common after anesthesia too. I experience extreme fatigue and inability to climax for about six months but those symptoms went away after that.

this was prescribed about five years ago and has been very effective in controlling premature ejaculation. additionally, the drug has helped with my calmness and general feeling of well being.

I feel tired all the time and withdrawn

Have been on 20mg for about 2 months, this drug has significantly reduced my OCD, mood is much more stable, only side effect is sex drive is lower, slight wt gain - not bad enough to stop taking - would work on depression at a higher dose.

I am extremely tired taking this pill. I can't understand why it makes me soooo tired!

I take this medication for anxiety and repetitive negative thoughts. At times these thoughts would keep me up at night but Paroxetine helps me sleep and live a normal life. I've tried other medications and this is the best. In conjunction with therapy I feel I can overcome my problems and let go of the past.

My PCP put me on Paxil 10mg daily when I was 17 because I told him that I sweat too much. I had underlying conditions - depression, fear of social interaction, OCD, & panic attacks that I didn't mention. It helped my social life - I started making friends very soon after - it decreased my inhibitions. It made me sleepy, foggy, forgetful, & I think dumber (lessened the OCD mentality that helped with schoolwork). Sex was good then but I was just starting to experience it - 10 years later it is very low. I've tried to get off Paxil a few times to regain my sex drive and intelligence but life always becomes too stressful for me and Paxil is my crutch. It seems like my social awkwardness and extreme shyness is coming back - maybe the dosage is becoming ineffective. I don't want to increase the dose so maybe I'll wean myself off of it for a bit and then (maybe) return to it. Read More Read Less

Find it very hard to sleep more than a few hours at a time. Loss of appetite.

The generic brand made by Apotex works great ! The other generic made by ZYDUS caused me horrible, vivid, violent nightmares where I would wake up in a sweat. It also caused severe fatigue and suicidal thoughts. This brand is dangerous ! I was just told today that Apotex is no longer available. Called my Dr. for advice. I have been taking Paxil 20mg generic for 8 yrs and have had no serious side effects, except, lack of sex drive. It keeps me sane with no anxiety.

I started out several years ago taking Effexor XR for depression. It worked but didn't seem to work enough, so I switched to Wellbutrin. That didn't do much for me, so I switched to Paroxetine 10 mg. That worked just a bit, but I didn't feel back to myself yet, so the doctor upped it to 20 mg then 40 mg is what I'm on now. Although, I do feel more able to deal with reality and not fly off the handle like I used to, I also feel like I'm gaining too much weight by being on it. I still don't feel like I have enough energy like I used to. But the weight situation is bothering me so I've started taking myself off of the meds to see if the weight comes off and if I can feel good about things again. It's a trial and error thing but I know I'll have to come off it slowly and not all at once. Thats why some people feel dizzy, fuzzy headed and such, because you're coming off too fast. Read More Read Less

I was prescribed 20mg Paroxetine for anxiety and depression. I have been taking this medication for exactly one week, and I feel a world of difference. It doesn't make your problems go away, but it does make everything easier to deal with. It's not so hard to wake up in the mornings, I'm not so tired all the time, and the world looks a little brighter to me. I had some nausea the first couple days, but other than that I have experienced no serious side effects. The only part I am not looking forward to is coming off this medication, because from what I've read, the withdrawal symptoms are severe. Read More Read Less

I've taken paxil 10mg and paroxetine 20mg with some positive results, but Paroxetine 40mg should be looked at closely. Any medication with a black box warning is to dangerous for taking daily for more than 4 to 5 days and can be deadly. Hence, "black box warning." This is the last step being having the medication pulled. Not only have I experienced going 2 days without, which led to awful withdrawl what I could only imagine going cold turkey with heroin or crack must be like. Took me days to recover, even once I was able to get my script and start back on it. Also I get the "zaps" which I've never had prior to the 40mg, along with other side effects. I almost feel trapped in using this drug and with my Dr's help and other therapy I hope to rid of my life. Read on what Japan and England have said about the medication and experiences...awful. Good luck and take care...just my experienceRead More Read Less

Have sinise problems on this drug.

ive had depression going on 20 years and developed social anxiety after being a wtc 911 volunteer.i was on many meds for depression such as lithium and stelazine with no impact.finally around 2002 i was put on paxils after grief counseling and they have been a great help in my life.i can feel comfy in social situations i am happier.hell the sexual side effect for me is great and the girls love it!i also take buspar for the pryapism.barely any side effects unlike many others that make you dazed or disconnected.it has also helped me with a drinking problem i have fought for many years.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this for about a year. Latley I have been getting really bad mood swings and anxiety attacks. My doctor was going to switch me to effexer. I read up on it, but decided that would be a bad move. I decided to wean myself off of this instead. I am trying to take the medicine every 2 days. Today is day 2 and it's going horrible!!! I am having really bad withdrawls, mood swings, anxiety attacks, and i'm really tired. I don't really recommend this to anybody.

I have been on Paroxetine for 16 yrs. and am up to 60mg. Have been doing great until the pharmacy switched generic brand. Now I am having break through symptoms again. Don't want to go through the switch of another SSRI. Did anyone go back to the original brand and feel better?

Had very resistant depression 20 some years ago which required a series of ECT's to finally pull me out of it. Been fine til about 6 months ago. Have tried different meds since then. Been on paroxetine for 6 weeks at 20 mg with approximately 70% resolution of symptoms. Just upped to 40 mg. today to try to reach 100% resolution. I have experienced absolutely zero side effects! This medication has saved my life in a least intrusive way. It has brought my smile back!