I want positive feedbacks to let people know that Paxil isn’t horrible
How effective is Paxil for treating anxiety disorder and depression?
Question posted by TyreseTl on 26 Nov 2020
Last updated on 28 November 2020
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Hi, my friend!
Paxil is one of the few antidepressants that is FDA approved to treat not only depression but also anxiety including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders ( GAD, SAD, etc.), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
It also has notably fewer side effects affecting 10% or less of users in most cases. They are generally mild and transient resolving in just days to a week or two.
The "horrible" reviews are written by the minority of users who've had a bad experience and don't account for the tens of thousands of people who have benefited greatly from this medication.
Paxil was the only antidepressant that controlled both my depressive and anxiety symptoms!
Best regards to all. Take care and stay safe.
I appreciate your feedback. You too, stay safe.
Hey wildcat,
If you’re reading this- what’s the difference between Generic Paxil vs Brand name?
Brand names and generics contain the same active ingredient (paroxetine) but the inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, coloring agents, etc.) may differ from the brand and other generics.
It's thought that these inert ingredients may affect the absorption rate of the drug causing the medication to seem less effective for some people. Some people might also experience side effects if they're sensitive to any of these ingredients.
I've always used generics as soon as they're available because of the $$$ factor and I've never noticed any difference between the brand and multiple generics.
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