Paxil CR for Panic Disorder User Reviews
Paxil CR has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Panic Disorder. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
- Shah_07
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 16, 2021
"Pros: I was suffering from anxiety attacks since age of 16 and the frequency of these attacks and generalized anxiety and panic attacks are increasing with age I have been on several medications but none have worked for me as Paxil does. I started with 12.5 mg CR and then 25mg after breakfast it started working for me after 3 to 4 weeks. My panic attacks are gone and after six months I have my life back I can go out with friends, I can drive on highways without any fear of having a panic attack. I feel like this disorder never occurred to me I am very satisfied with this drug and it restores my confidence and I can enjoy my life normally . Cons: Delayed Ejaculation / Very low sex drive (25mg) not with 12.5 mg Weight Gain"
- Anonymous
- July 31, 2009
"Paxil CR helped control the anxiety and panic attacks. It did allow me to live my life normally. However, I have had one big side effect. Since January, I have gained 35 lbs. It does not matter that I workout four or five days a week for 1 1/2 or two hours, and try to eat a healthy diet. No matter what I did, I continually gained weight. My doctor has now taken me off of it, due to the rapid weight gain I have experienced. She felt that the rapid weight gain was not healthy, and could lead to obesity if I did not quit taking the drug. So, I am going to come off of Paxil CR, hopefully drop this excessive weight, because I have never had a weight problem until now and I am 31 years old, and just go from there."
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- happier
- June 18, 2009
"If it had not been for Paxil I have no idea what the outcome of my life would be today. Panic after panic for years, fears of the unknown, you name it, I had it. Paxil saved my life. Yes I have had some side effect (only when I tried to go off them), foolish to do so without my Doctor's guidance. I have gained 40 lbs."
- Katei...
- January 19, 2015
"Made my depression and anxiety worse. Caused more instances of suicidal ideation."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 9, 2016
"I started taking this medication for anxiety and panic disorder. I felt like I was taking a placebo. It did nothing for me. I have since switched to Wellbutrin xl 150 mg and have never felt better!"
- Anonymous
- September 28, 2009
"I like it."
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"Paxil CR has made a great impact on my quality of life. I started menopause and was dealing with stressful family health issues, both beginning at the same time. I begin to suffer from panic attacks and was overly sensitive to EVERYTHING. I was taking Lexapro which did not help at all. Paxil CR has been a God send for me."