Paroxetine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Pan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 18, 2014

For Anxiety "I have taken Paxil on and off my entire adult life. I have always stuck to a low dose at 10mg a day. I do not have depression, I am just very sensitive especially in times of high stress, and panic attacks start to take over my life. I had to put my degree on hold, I missed out on vacations with my family, and my professional life suffered as well. Paxil calms my nerves. It keeps me in check so I don't freak out in times of stress. The side effects do exist, but keeping a low dose helps. My libido is affected a bit, I do get dizzy from time to time, and I also have dry mouth. At 10mg a day, once I feel like I am in control again (usually 8 months to a year of being on the medicine) I can stop without any of the bad withdrawals."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2014

For Hot Flashes "I've only been on it for a week, but before taking the medicine, I was up at least 3 times per night changing clothes due to being drenched from night sweats (very disruptive to sleep patterns). Since starting this medicine, I have not had one episode of night sweats! Hope it lasts, it will be a life changer if it does!"

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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)"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!!!"

• 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
• 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."

• 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 :)"

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2020

For Depression "I have been on this medication for less than a week and already feel so much better than I did a week ago. Before I was having crying spells multiple times a day, major anxiety, depression, the works. Now I am able to get up, go back to work, and function normally again. I have only been on this medication a few days, but I am extremely thankful for it so far."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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!"

• 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."