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I was on Paxil for 13 years. It helped my anxiety in the beginning but made me emotionless. I almost never cried or got angry. My sex drive was non-existent. I had terrible withdrawal symptoms when I tried to get off of it. If there is another option for you besides Paxil, look into it.
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I've had anxiety for five years,and started taking Paxil since my first anxiety attack. In all this time I've been on Paxil, I only had about 2 to 3 attacks. The problem that I have is feeling dizzy or light-headed since my first attack. It wont go away and it makes me feel tired and lazy. Paxil has helped me with the attacks dramatically, but the light-headedness is still there.
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I am on my 3rd week of taking Paxil. The first week was difficult as my side effects were nervousness (which makes you think you are having an anxiety attack) and sleepiness. After about 4 or 5 days I started feeling better and better. I have only had 1 very small attack since being on it. I feel SO much better and happier. I finally feel like myself again. Good luck to all of you!
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I've just started this and have been on it for a total of one week. I'm having unbearable side effects even though I'm following doctor orders, and constantly praying they'll go away eventually.
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I have been taking Paxil for 5 months. My anxiety had gotten so bad that my wife took me to the ER at 3AM thinking I was having heart issues. I visited my doctor shortly after that and he prescribed Paxil. After a few days of taking it, I felt so much better - finally, relief! I didn't even realize I had so many symptoms of anxiety until I was on Paxil. I feel better than I have in two years. HOWEVER, there are sexual side effects (decreased sex drive and difficulty achieving erection and ejaculation). Since I'm a newly married man in my mid-twenties, these side effects are very frustrating. Other than that, this drug has been very effective in treating my anxiety.
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I started taking paxil 13 years ago. I had severe panic attacks. It gave me my life back. Mild side effects. A little sleepy. I just hope it has no long term damage but at least I can enjoy my life.
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Bipolar Disorder: This medicine has helped reduce my symptoms of anxiety, agitation, and impulsiveness. But it does not help with depression symptoms in the long run. It has caused my mood to go up and down, even though I'm using other medicines to stabilize my mood.
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I have been on Paxil for 6 weeks now and it just finally kicked in. I suffered with anxiety and extreme panic for 6 years. Now I'm fine. I can't believe it. It's my wonder drug. My life feels normal now. However, I stopped taking it for three days in a row and I felt crazy, so do not cold turkey this drug.
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I started taking Paxil about 7 or 8 years ago for anxiety. I had been in the hospital for an arrythmia at age 24 and it totally freaked me out. After that, every illness I had I was sure it was my heart and I started to panic and check my pulse frequently. I ended up in the ER about twice a month thinking I was dying. My PCP finally suggested Paxil. Since then I have had ZERO panic/anxiety attacks. I have had problems occasionally with ejaculatory dysfunction, but not often enough for me to be that upset. Besides, the trade-off is feeling better and living normally. It has been great for me and I hope you have a similar experience.
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Have been taking it for approximately 10 years. It is a miracle drug for me. I suffer from Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder and panic attacks and believe me, it is no fun. I nearly drove my family crazy. I tried several other drugs before the doctor put me on Paxil and none of them worked for me. I have taken 20 mg of Paxil per day since I started on it and within 6 weeks I was a different person. I am told I will probably have to take it for the rest of my life (I am currently 57) but that doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I can enjoy my life and my family again.
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For over a year I suffered from unbelievable anxiety. Something very new to me. I first thought it was because my son was in Iraq, and my Dad had died, but I soon thought there was more to my anxiety. My doctor prescribed Paxil and wow what a difference. This is a very good drug for anxiety.
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Paxil changed my life so far. It's been 3 months on 10mg's and my anxiety is all but gone. Sometimes when I have PMS I still get some anxiety but I am not willing to take more than 10 mg's so I will live with that. If taken properly it is great.
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I was given Paxil 3 years ago. I didn't know what a basket case I was until I started getting better. No side effects at all. I will encourage any one to at least try it for 6 weeks it is a great drug if you truly need it.
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I take 30 mg a day. My only complaint is embarresing but I'm having trouble with have orgasms. The desire is still there but my husband has to work real hard! I use to be "Easy". Now there is no such thing as a "Quicky". I spoke to my doctor and he says when my unchangeable life evets calm down he can swithch me to Effexor XR which is suppose to be better. We'll see.
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I have been taking Paxil for about 6 years now off and on. After a while they stopped working, my doctor switched me to something else. Can't remember the name but that did no good for me. I stopped taking them and am going to the doctor to go back on Paxil. It's the best treatment I have had. It kept me calm for years, it's great for this condition.
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I have been taking Paxil for about 6 months. Before that I was taking Zoloft for depression. While I was no longer depressed feeling on Zoloft, I realized that was getting stressed out about little things. I have always been "high strung" and full of energy. Since starting Paxil I have calmed down and I am able to relax. I have just started taking Niravam for high stress moments. I have gained weight and I am also tired feeling, but the peace of mind is worth it
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I have been taking Paxil for about 6 years now and it stopped my anxiety attacks almost totally. Great help and balances out my stress level with being a professional working mom with 101 things to do a day. Would recommend it highly.
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