Paxil for Anxiety and Stress User Reviews (Page 2)

• Paul...
• April 8, 2017

"Been using Paxil for about 20 years, 15 mg daily. I suffered from lifelong depression and anxiety and can attest that Paxil probably saved my life as I contemplated suicide seriously on multiple occasions before taking the drug. It's good about 100% for depression, maybe 75% effective against Anxiety. If I miss it for 2-3 days I start feeling down in the dumps again. The side effects that some posters noted above are usually only temporary. Over time they all disappear-I had several of them in the beginning as well-not a big deal. Love this drug."

• jj137
• March 5, 2011

"I have taken Paxil on and off for about five years. I started to take it after suffering from overwhelming anxiety and panic around the time that my marriage fell apart. My GP put me on this medicine instead of Xanax (which was working) because it was not addictive, etc. And indeed, taking Paxil most decidedly reduces my anxiety and gives me a better quality of life. I stopped taking it about a year ago, and have noticed an exponential growth in stress the last few months. I've decided to start taking it again, and was doing some online reading when I came across this site. And so I decided to put my two cents in the bucket."

• Mattyts
• July 19, 2015

"I suffer from anxiety daily and mild depression. I was on Paxil for 2 years and thought I was okay to get off it, 2 months later I fell hard into depression and anxiety and recently went back on it and waiting for it to kick in again. This medicine is a life saver for sure. Don't give up on it in a few days. You have to let it kick in. Hopefully it'll kick in soon for me! On it I had no anxiety and I suffered daily before it, had no depression. Good luck :)"

• 37...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2022

"I have been on Paxil 40mg for about 2 weeks and I already feel a big difference in how I feel. Before all I felt was insanely bad anxiety and panic attacks. First my doctor tried Prozac but it had absolutely no effect on me. Then my doctor prescribed me Paxil. Wow what a big difference I already feel with just two weeks of taking the medication. Before I had really bad anxiety on a scale of 1 to 10, my anxiety was a 7. Now it is down to a more manageable level of 2. I feel more relaxed. I am sleeping better as well. I hope this helps someone. Paxil is a good medicine. I am truly happy to be on it."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2010

"I have taken Paxil for about 4 years. It is a drug that I had to get used to for about 3 weeks each time the doctor increased the strength. At first, I felt "groggy" and "spacey". Over time, it helps sooooo much with anxiety, irritability, anger-intense reactions, organizing my mind and allowing me to RELAX. I have, at times, missed a day's dose and YOU DON'T WANT TO DO THAT. The following day, I was very anxious and irritable until taking it again. I think it is a fantastic drug that has given me my life back. I think my kids and my husband have benefitted from me being calmer, happier and able to "roll with life" better. I take 40 mg. and it was initially prescribed by my gynocolgist for hormone based mood swings. Love it.!"

• NickO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2019

"So let's just say after my wife had the cops show up at my door it brought me to Paxil 20mg, I'm a changed man. Before Paxil I started having anger outburst over stupid stuff, hot to cold really quick and verbally assault people. My sleeping patterns were terrible which didn't help. If I drank alcohol I'd turn into the Incredible Hulk! On the Paxil I'm a chill dude now, the only thing that I don't like is that it makes me a little too chill and I find myself shaking if off but maybe after another week or so I'll better adjust. I'll take this mood over what I previously had and day!"

• Lizzi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 1, 2016

"I have been on this med for 9 yrs after the dearh of my daughter, it changed my life dramatically!! Recently I have lost a brother and my anxiety came back, my doctor has from today increased my dose to 50mg so praying this helps soon? Hope due to my body being used to the 40mg the extra 10mg kicks in fast. It is a mirical tablet!!"

• Nana
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 20, 2019

"I've been on 60 mg of paxil daily for years now, but I am so sad and disconnected from everything and everyone. It helps with my anxiety but I've gain a lot of weight! To say the least I am depressed over it but I am afraid to stop taking it since I've been on it for so long. It's turmoil not knowing what to do to help myself."

• Renee
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 15, 2021

"I’m not exactly sure of the day I started talking it, but it’s been at least 20 years. I started with 10 mg and at one point my anxiety got a little worse and my Dr suggested upping the dose, but I didn’t. When I get anxious symptom my chest feels tight and can’t get a full breath of air. At one point I also tried to stop but the situation that makes me anxious still there and my Dr said to continue taking it. I wanted to stop now because I was afraid of the long term effects, but I just read it’s pretty safe. I’ve never had any problems with it. I’ve always taken it at night but in the last week, I’ve started taking it in the morning. I feel fine. I eat more or less healthy and do exercise about 3x a week. I’m 70 and Paxil is the only drug I take besides my asthma inhaler. I’m actually a little fearful of stopping."

• medas...
• November 11, 2009

"Paxil has changed my life for the better. My PCP switched me to Paxil after trying Zoloft first. Zoloft didn't help my anxiety and I still needed to take Xanax. I had immediate relief the first day on Paxil and haven't needed Xanax at all. And my hot flashes are gone. Life is beautiful!"

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2012

"Have had problems with social anxiety since I was a teenager and I must say after trying Paxil, Seroquel, Zoloft and Wellbutrin, Paxil is by far the best. Only big catch is don't miss a dose you will have a panic attack."

• diphe...
• January 9, 2011

"1st week: Paxil worked for my depression and anxiety instantly which is out of the norm. I was nauseous all the time and experienced yawning quite frequently, this went away as time went on. Paxil had an almost euphoric feel for me, I was laughing at everything and enjoying life. 1st month: Yawning still exists, euphoria has worn off as well as any anti-depressant effect. However still for works for anxiety. 3rd month and beyond: Outside of excessive sleeping and somewhat fatigue feeling Paxil is awesome for anxiety, but the antidepressant effect wore off rather quickly for me. Recommend for anxiety, not recommended for depression. "

• RR96
• December 13, 2010

"I've been taking Paxil for roughly 4 months. I started on a low dose of 10mg per day then my doctor increased that to 20mg per day. I started taking Paxil because I began having panic attacks. At first I really didn't notice a big difference, but as the weeks went along, I stopped having panic attacks. Additionally, Paxil has been very helpful with controlling my mood swings. In the past I've been known to get a little agitated quickly and often. That has ceased as well. Side effects: At first I was tired, but this is no longer an issue. I feel fine in that regard. The sexual side effects are minor. I don't think about sex as much, but getting in the mood has not been an issue. It does take longer to have an orgasm. "

• small...
• May 13, 2011

"I was on Paxil since I was 16. I didn't know how good it was until I went off of it 16 years later. Major panic attacks and life felt like it was not worth living! Tried other SSRI's which didn't work and made me feel worse! (Zoloft and Pristiq were the worst!) Going back to Paxil. Never should have quit it in the first place! I hope to get the joy I once had back!"

• MZaidi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

"I just started a new job, all the stress turned into anxiety to the point I would get dizzy, heat strokes, and be close to passing out. My doctor started me with Praxil 20mg after a month increased my dose to 30mg once a day everyday. I also take Buspirone twice a day. I still have a personality and feel extremely better then a few months ago. Please be patient it takes a month to kick in -- side effects are minor and last for a week. Taking Praxil after lunch instead of the morning really helped manage the side effects. Hang in there everyone! Side Effects for first week 1. Sleepy after taking 2. Blur vision 3. Head aches 4. Increased appetite"

• Mel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2019

"This medication is terrible! The most horrible medication that someone could be on! I slept non stop for 7 weeks while on it and in three months I gained massive weight (15 pounds) and, although I have been off it for 2 years, I cannot get rid of this excessive weight I gained while on Paxil! And, terrible withdrawal effects. It should be pulled off the market for its serious side effects and it cannot help with anything!"

• Ashle...
• January 6, 2015

"I love Paxil but I have to say I have pur on weight being on it and I have the most horrible vivid nightmares where I can't wakeup. I think it works great for anxiety but I think maybe this medicine has stopped working because I've been on it so long it has improved my life for the better but I'm thinking of changing now cause it just doesn't do the same for me anymore."

• Love...
• September 17, 2011

"I have been on Paxil a little over a month now. Before I started taking it I had terrible anxiety, stress and depression. Since I've been taking it I've felt happy and stress free. The only problem I've had is that it can work a little too well. My grandpa went into hospice care and we knew he would die but I was still happy and stress free. I ran out of my Paxil and that's when it hit me that he's dying, then he died and I reacted as I should have, sad/depressed. I refilled my prescription its been less than 2 days since he died. While it is great I feel so much better, I wish I could feel the sadness I should be feeling."

• C San...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 27, 2016

"Took Paxil for 1 year (at the end was taking 50mg a day) for severe anxiety, OCD and PTSD. It was a life saver. Stopped crying so easily, stopped yelling at my kids, stopped being so moody. After about 6 months I noticed I was not laughing anymore, no sex drive, weight gain. I stayed on it. When I hit the year mark I decided I wanted to get off of it. I told my doctor and she suggested staying on it. Nope. I quit taking it. I took 2 days of 40mg, 2 days of 20 mg, 2 days of 10th and then nothing. 3 days after that I thought I would die. Chills, extreme nausea, sweating, hysterical crying or laughing, Twitching in my arms in legs, weird noises in the back of my head. I thought I was going crazy. Decided to go back on Paxil. 20 mg."

• DWhee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 27, 2015

"I had had a headache 24 hours a day seven days a week for a little over 4 months. I saw a neurologist who told me that it was tension causing my headaches and that it was all in my head. He put me on Paxil and it was without exception the single worst experience of my life. I had never been depressed before, never been diagnosed with anxiety, nothing to suggest any mental health issues whatsoever, and I was prescribed Paxil. This drug nearly killed me. As I said, no history of mental illness or suicidal thoughts in my entire life and when I was put on this drug it made me feel suicidal. I felt like I was better off dead than alive. I was only 15 years old at the time, I'm now 16.I don't think you should take this if you are under 18 years old! "

• WJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2019

"Worst AD I have ever tried. The medication actually magnified my anxiety to the point of madness. My brain was out of control. Body pain, cramping, muscle tension, blurred vision, headache, severe back, spine and stomach pain. If you're a male, do not take Paxil. It will destroy you libido and as far as male working parts it will strip you of your manhood. Nothing will work if you're sexually active. This medication is awful. As soon as I stopped taking it the side effects disappeared. Doctors are over prescribing AD's. If you suffer from pain, they take you off pain meds and create a new of problems with AD's."

• Sylvia
• April 4, 2023

"Excellent. I have been anxious for years because of severe trauma in my childhood and had severe panic attacks whenever I would go to unknown places. On the smallest dosage of Paxil, I was able to go anywhere. Paxil changed my life."

• iknow...
• February 9, 2012

"Been on Paxil almost 2 years. Been taking it in the morning the whole time. Have to take a 2 hour nap everyday round lunch time. I'm switching to night time to see if it helps. I gained 50lbs and I'm emotionless, however I like that because I'm no longer screaming at my kids about every little thing and never cry like I use too. Had a hard time reaching orgasm the first few months, but side effect does pass. I take 20mg and when I feel myself fixing to have a fit I take an extra 10mg. I love my Paxil, just hate the tiredness and weight gain. Highly recommended."

• Jenn...
• July 8, 2015

"I had a rough childhood. Growing up, I tried to stay positive and press on. As an adult anxiety became overwhelming to the point where everything started to stress me out. This happen ed to me around 29 and I dealt with it until 31. I had been grinding my teeth and clenching my jaws as a reaction to stress, causing damage to my teeth...about $7,000 worth. My dentist said I had to do something about stress if I wanted to have any teeth left in my mouth. I saw a dr and was diagnosed with anxiety, ocd & ptsd. Ive taken paxil for almost 2 weeks and am relieved of anxiety but feel pretty spaced out and numb right now. Motivation is lacking as well and im nautious on and off. Im hoping these side effects subside"

• KKCCC
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2015

"I took the lowest dose 10mg. The first two days were great I had zero anxiety and felt okay with no side effects but slight lightheadedness. The third day... I was putting on my make up just before work and all of the sudden my pupils got huge and my heart started beating a mile a minute. This calmed down but happened again five minutes later. It started happening every 3-5 minutes and then my chest, feet, and armpits started burning. I started having a panic attack because I was so afraid of what was happening. I couldn't see right anymore and I was very dizzy. On the way to the hospital I thought I was going to die. My side effects were so severe. This happened for two days after. Doc flushed it out of my system. Beware of this medication"