Paroxetine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• BOR...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 4, 2025

For Panic Disorder "I have been on paroxetine for 30 years. It saved my life. Stopped my panic attacks. At first, it caused such nausea and dizziness, I almost quit. I am so glad I gave it a chance. Along with Xanax, my life was changed. I still get depressed and anxious, but it’s okay. No more debilitating panic attacks. It is a very serious drug. I had tried every natural treatment on the planet, praying they would work, but they didn’t. Paxil was my very last choice. I’m currently on 40 mgs nightly with 1 mg of clonazepam."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2024

For Depression "Review of Paxil (paroxetine): A Life-Saving Medication. I want to begin by addressing something important: we need to stop filling the internet with negative, non-constructive reviews about this medication. Paxil has been scientifically proven to be effective, as shown in numerous studies. However, there is a cognitive bias called sampling bias, where people who are dissatisfied are far more likely to share their experiences online. This creates an unbalanced view and can discourage or even frighten those who are already in a vulnerable state due to anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. If Paxil has helped you, I encourage you to share your positive experiences too. It might bring hope to someone desperately seeking relief. For me, Paxil has saved my life for the third time. After experiencing paralyzing anxiety attacks, severe depression, and immense emotional distress, this medication helped me find stability and light when I thought both were out of reach."

• Old...
• May 5, 2015

For Anxiety "I used to be a paratrooper but as I aged, I developed anxieties that eventually interfered with my daily life. For example, I became terrified of flying, driving in winter, or crossing bridges. I got to the point where I would cross a bridge, and even though I knew my fears were irrational, I felt like I would pass out when crossing one and would drive many miles to avoid them. I was talking to a total stranger and mentioned my irrational fear of driving in winter, and he suggested Paxil. He was a roughneck hunter who developed a fear of climbing tree stands which made him unable to hunt. I figured if it worked for him, I should try it! Thank goodness I did! Game Changer! I cross bridges and am amazed I ever feared them!"

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2008

For Anxiety "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."

• mum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2015

For Anxiety "After 10 years on citalopram working brilliantly, it 'pooped' out on me. I was put on sertraline which made me 100 times worse, and I felt like I was losing my mind. There were times when I was suicidal which never happened before. After 18 months of trying different medications, I decided to try Paxil. I was nervous, to be honest, but I wanted to feel better than what I was. I have anxiety, depression which led to my OCD, mainly intrusive thoughts which were very distressing. I must say that after 2 weeks, I have felt better than what I had done in ages. Still not 100%, but it is early days. I know everyone reacts differently to medications, but do not be put off by negative reviews, this might be the drug for you. I am so glad that I tried it."

• Jo6...
• January 5, 2019

For Anxiety "Taken this medication on and off for over 20 years. Few side effects when going on medication. Never had any withdrawal symptoms even when I forgot to take and when I stopped taking medication. Totally cured my anxiety/depression."

• Wil...
• August 14, 2015

For Anxiety "The last 10 years of my life have been hell, to say the least. I'm a single father to a 10-year-old lovely boy. Over the years, however, I became a complete recluse with major depression and anxiety. I started taking Paxil 25mg, and it has returned me to the confident person I was before and am again able to take care of my son. Thank you for giving my life back."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2012

For Depression "Paxil has saved my life. After my father's death, I was in a major depression and suffered from panic attacks for 6 years. I used alcohol and drugs to numb the reality. I finally decided to get my head straight and started using Paxil 30mg. I feel like a million bucks, every day I wake up, I'm happy and excited for what the day may bring. It does bother me that I have to rely on a drug to feel normal, but it is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I plan on staying on it for the rest of my life. I see it as I have a problem with my brain so I need a pill to fix it, just as a diabetic needs insulin. Thank you Paxil for giving me my life back. I highly recommend this medicine to anyone suffering from severe depression & anxiety."

• Ann...
• May 1, 2016

For Anxiety "Crippling, horrible anxiety brought on by menopause. Couldn't take hormones. I went through heck trying many antidepressants. One smart doctor tried me on the lowest dose of generic Paxil, never changed the dose, allowed my system to get used to it. It worked like a charm! I am able to work full time and do anything I want. The side effects are minimal for me. Yes, I gained some weight but now enjoy taking walks to exercise. No regrets about trying this med at all. Life saver!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2020

For Social Anxiety Disorder "I’ve been taking Paxil for almost a year now. I struggled with social anxiety all my life, but it was manageable. But when I started college, it got really bad. It got to the point where I couldn’t order food at a restaurant or buy a bag of chips at the gas station without feeling nauseous. My doctor thought Paxil would help and put me on 20mg. And it really has made a huge difference. I can function like a normal human now. I’m not suddenly a social butterfly or anything, I’m still a rather shy person. This drug won’t change your personality, but it does help alleviate anxious symptoms associated with social situations."

• l3x...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2014

For Depression "I have been taking this for 6-7 months. It works well for me, but when I miss 1 or 2 days, my mood becomes really high. I get easily agitated or irritable, but when I take it to calm down, it works. I was 147 lbs when I started it, and now I'm 127 lbs. I have lost a lot of weight, but I'm happy. I eat a lot, but when I do, it's just a little. Sometimes I even forget to drink or eat anything on this pill, but I like it as long as I take it every day, I'm happy."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2017

For Anxiety "I am one of those people who was very against taking medication for my anxiety, until I realized I needed more than Talk Therapy. I tried Paxil and it has made a world of a difference. I no longer have daily panic attacks or worry constantly. I'm able to make plans with my friends without the worry of having a meltdown in front of them. My biggest fear was getting on a plane again, and I did with no problem. Paxil has truly given me my life back, and for that I am so thankful."

• jay...
• June 21, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I've been meaning to write this for a couple of months now. I started getting really crippling panic attacks last year. From the panic attacks came mild agoraphobia and then the depression sunk in after not thinking I could help myself. I went through about 4 SSRIs before being put on Paxil. I can honestly say it has changed my life. I am 95% back to my old self, and every day I actually enjoy getting up. Don't let other people's experiences with SSRIs affect you. Everyone reacts differently, and there is definitely one out there that will work for you. In saying that, there are 2 types of people with anxiety and depression: a person who does nothing, and a person who gets up and does everything about it. (I'm 21 by the way)"

• RTK...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 6, 2025

For Depression "Paxil LITERALLY saved my life. I've been taking it for decades. I tried to stop for a few weeks about 10 years ago, but the zaps and depression were too much. I'll be on this medication for the rest of my life, but I'm fine with that. I love myself and my life, and I'm happy. I've overcome so much and feel I can overcome most anything. Paxil is a miracle medication as far as I'm concerned! I have no side effects from Paxil, or at least none I'm aware of."

• cra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 1, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress "I started with severe panic and anxiety attacks 3 years ago, which honestly made me think I was going crazy, scariest time in my life. I tried Zoloft and Lexapro, and both made me feel worse. In January 2015, I started Paxil 10mg and worked up to 20mg and honestly felt like my old self again, no longer dealt with the attacks. However, in February 2017, I decided to try Prozac because the Paxil had made me numb to everything and I did gain about 45 lbs on it. I have now been on Prozac for almost 3 months and am waiting to switch back over to the Paxil because I feel anxious and irritable on this and miss the Paxil. I pray for all of you who deal with this awful disease and pray one day they can find an actual cure for it!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 9, 2018

For Anxiety "I've been on it since around 1999. I had been doped up before on Xanax and sick like a dog on Buspar. Two weeks after taking Paxil, I woke up from a five-year bad dream. Here I am today, almost two decades later. If it makes you feel sick after a month taking it, then it's probably not right for your chemical imbalance. Buspar was that way for me. But if it's right for you, you'll know it. Everything will feel normal again. No more excessive worry or constant fear of going crazy. I will say it's a commitment if it works for you. Getting off it sucks real bad, but if you're like me, you have no desire to go back to the nightmare. But if you don't like it, just stop after a month to reduce withdrawal risk. Just realize this is not a good drug to be on temporarily, it's something you have to take to function until there's a cure. It's affordable without insurance too. I thank Paxil every day."

• Kun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Many of us think that SSRIs completely cure your anxiety. That is over-expectation. Give enough time to your medicine and remind yourself if you don't have some anxiety, that means you are dead. Paxil or any SSRIs lessen your symptoms, so you don't have severe panic attacks with it. Moreover, you enjoy your life without worrying much. You still have anxiety because you are human, but that doesn't affect your quality of life. Please do understand. Serotonin affects the mood - it is not laughing gas."

• Anonymous
• September 12, 2012

For Hot Flashes "I have been going through menopause for over 8 years now. I have tried everything during that time. Each medicine worked for a certain time frame, then it was no longer effective. After reading a research study about the effects of Paxil to ease hot flashes, I decided to give it a try. Paxil knocked the severe flashes out while decreasing the frequency and severity of the flashes that still occur. Also, Paxil calmed my stress/anxiety which also contributed to the decrease in frequency."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2010

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Excellent to stop intrusive thoughts and depression. I would not be without it. I have gone through college and am a successful social worker who can now help others. I have been able to go to a lower dose but still keep it in my regimen because I would rather live a full life than a fearful and indecisive one."

• Hel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 10, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "The first few days were hard for me, very groggy and giggly, and my husband says I was totally useless, but I was smiling, and then the fog lifted. It doesn't make the problems in your life magically vanish, but instead of freaking out over everything, I now only get upset when a 'normal' person would. I now have healthy natural reactions to things. I can deal with my problems. I don't see problems in everything, everywhere. Aropax changed not only my life drastically, but the lives of everyone who cares about me."

• sap...
• February 27, 2009

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "It worked for me. It worked for me. It worked for me... Oops... must have missed this morning's dose (LOL). I have suffered from GAD/OCD for a few years. Most of the time, I was worried and anxious, suffered panic attacks, and general high-stress feelings before taking Paxil. I take 10mg of Paxil once per day for about 6 months now. I am starting to see my previous behaviors that only prolonged and worsened my anxiety disorder. I am able to relax, calm down, sit back, and actually make myself relax, even during high-stress times. I hope to not be on Paxil for very many years, but it did help me help myself out of OCD/panic hell. Counseling was just as important as Paxil, and re-learning how to make yourself chill. Paxil helps!"

• orc...
• May 20, 2014

For Anxiety "I started to use Paroxetine since May 8, 2014. My experience until now is great. The pill helps me to relax and calm. I was very anxious all the time. What I like is that the pill does not make me feel sleepy. I feel much better."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

For Depression "It's week three. Let me start by saying this is my third try at a different depression/anxiety med. And it actually seems to be working. Also, I've gone from 290 at the doctor's office to 276 in 3 weeks. I'm 6'2'', so it's noticeable. I used to stress eat, now I don't have the urge to constantly eat. I feel not full, just not hungry, and fine with it? Overall, I give it a 9/10. The 1 is because it's only been 3 weeks. Kicks in quick (two weeks for me), go all day with no need for Xanax or Ativan. I'm also a lot less angry. Hope this helps, explore all options. Everyone's different! Never lose faith and force a smile :)"

• Emi...
• December 28, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "There is a lot of other reviews that I have read that sums a lot of it up. Yes, you will most likely experience yawning, nausea, and headaches at first. It does go away! At first I also noticed a change in my sex life. I could still get in the mood but found it near impossible to orgasm. Also, with sleep, I did feel tired for a bit, but I think it was because I experienced trouble sleeping at first. I found some things that helped fix some of this: I went from 20mg to 10mg a day. I took it right after breakfast. This one is important! Exercise! I started running again and I found that it had an extremely positive effect and it went well with the medication. A lot of the jitters I got at first went away, it helped me sleep better, and more!"

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2023

For Anxiety "I don't know what to say except this drug saved my life. I suffered for 45 years, I am cured. Please, if you need treatment for anxiety, try it. I am a smart, professional, successful person. Paxil has 10000% changed my life."