Paroxetine for Anxiety and Stress User Reviews (Page 3)

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

Paxil (paroxetine) "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"

• Rojam
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 12, 2019

"I've been on paroxetine for 28 years! This drug saved my life. Numerous suicide attempts and general unhappiness ended when I started on this drug. Now, am I addicted? Most probably. Am I aware of the nasty side effects if you stop this drug? Yes, I am. But it’s a balance. My life is much better, and I can do normal things and activities that I was never able to do. If your life is unbearable, give it a try, it will take a few weeks to start to work. A word of warning: if, when initially started, the side effects are not bearable-see your doctor, don’t search the internet. Good luck!"

• iknow...
• February 9, 2012

Paxil (paroxetine) "Been on Paxil almost 2 years. Been taking it in the morning the whole time. Have to take a 2-hour nap every day round lunchtime. I'm switching to nighttime to see if it helps. I gained 50 lbs 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 used to. Had a hard time reaching orgasm the first few months, but the side effect does pass. I take 20 mg, and when I feel myself fixing to have a fit, I take an extra 10 mg. I love my Paxil, just hate the tiredness and weight gain. Highly recommended."

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

Paxil (paroxetine) "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"

• Jenn...
• July 8, 2015

Paxil (paroxetine) "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 happened 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 doctor and was diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. I've 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 I'm nauseous on and off. I'm hoping these side effects subside."

• BigBunn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2021

"Works great for me. I’m not walking around in a fog and I actually feel like my normal self. Yes there is a euphoric feeling but it’s not long lasting and once your body metabolizes the drug that’ll go away. This along with Ativan has really given me my life back free from the crippling anxiety that I was dealing with on a daily basis."

• locke...
• July 17, 2013

"I've been on paroxetine 20 mg now for 3 days. I'm 27 years old, who was heading for a breakdown, my nerves were terrible to the stage I could not cope with life, crying all the time. So far, I am very irritable, feeling sick, tired, and just not feeling myself, but I am so much better! I am calm, I can laugh now. I honestly feel this can work. It's only been 3 days, and I see an improvement, so hang in there. Don't read the negatives or you'll never take it or get better."

• Daydr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 16, 2015

Paxil (paroxetine) "I have been on Paxil for a year now. I can honestly say overall it works wonders for my anxiety and stress. However, the weight gain is too much for me to deal with. It is difficult to lose weight on Paxil. I am going to be changing meds soon. If you have no weight issues to begin with or are not self-conscious of weight gain, give it a try. This medication is great for its intended purposes."

• Marym...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2017

Paxil (paroxetine) "I've been taking Paxil 10 mg for 3 years, and I'm not looking to increase the dose. I did gain weight, but that's also because I was not so stressed about being thin. When I do exercise, I am super fit. Paxil works, orgasms were harder but by no means impossible, just takes longer. I feel normal on it, went off for six weeks, and there were mild side effects, but nothing crazy. Had to go back on as there was a major trauma that happened while I was off them, and I crumbled. I say do it, but keep the dose low, you don't need to take a lot."

• black...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 28, 2016

Paxil (paroxetine) "Yeah, Paxil definitely saved my arse, really. I tried Prozac first and went totally off the rails with anxiety, and 2 days on Paxil, and I slept and knew that it was the one for me. I am a fool, though, because I keep trying to come off it, because it works so well for anxiety. I have been reduced to 10 mg from 20 and have been enjoying that, but noticed that my mind fluctuates between optimism and pessimism really quite quickly. The mind is a strange thing. Anyway, it keeps me grounded, no panic attacks, no anxiety. Amazing how we all react so differently to these various SSRIs. Pity about the sex drive with Paxil. I fall in love still, but I don't have that physical thing going off like people off antidepressants do."

• JDano
• July 5, 2018

Paxil (paroxetine) "I started taking Paxil 3 years ago. I was changing jobs after 20 years, had a second child and my wife and I were no longer close. I was angry and stressed out all the time and started having euphoric dizzy sensations so I was put on 20mg. What a life changer! I started to notice that the small things didn't bother me anymore and a lot of the big things were manageable. I still got the dizzy sensations, but slowly over the next year, they went away. I'm 6'4" and weighed 250lbs. when I started taking and now weigh 300lb now. I definitely suffered from weight gain. Also, if you miss taking one, you know it. That sucks. Take it at the same time every night. It evened everything out. I take it before bed, as I wasn't sure if it would make me tired or not. Also, as an occasional beer drinker, after one I get REALLY sleepy.Despite these effects Paxil has worked great for me. Would recommend."

• Lin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

Paxil (paroxetine) "Family physician prescribed Paxil thinking it would alleviate my anxiety. I don't have anxiety but he believes I do. I tried the prescription, and I thought I was dying. I had the most horrible allergic reaction. I couldn't breathe and my heart was racing. He told me that I was having an anxiety attack. He's determined to keep pushing this on me and is threatening me to remove me off diazepam. Never had problems with diazepam. I told him I'm not depressed but he's insisting I am and insisting I have anxiety."

• Best...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 22, 2013

"Been taking 20 mg of paroxetine for almost ten years. It was my family that noticed that it was working first. I was much calmer, didn't lose my temper as easily, and was just happier! I had a dry mouth for a few months when I first started taking it, but that's gone. I still have problems sweating, and I still need extra caffeine in the morning to get going, but it's a small price to pay for having a happier, calmer life! I'm so thankful that I found this medicine, and that for $20 I can get three months' worth! Good luck to everyone dealing with depression, don't give up, and don't be scared to talk to a doctor about your concerns."

• Mark
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I'm 26 years old and have had hypochondria and GAD since I was a child. I was recently convinced by my doctor to try an SSRI again because my anxiety has gotten much worse this year. This morning, I took my first 20mg dose of paroxetine. This was one of the worse experiences of my life. For me, the side effects were too severe. My anxiety was worse than it has ever been causing several full blown panic attacks in which I couldn't breathe and fainted, I had vertigo so bad I couldn't move my head at all without vomiting, the drowsiness was so bad and my reactions and thoughts were so slow I felt like I had been roofied. In addition to this, I was having graphic, vivid, mental images. I tried to sleep because I was so groggy but sleep never came, only terrible horrific images. Like having a nightmare while still awake. Waiting for it to wear off was the worst 12 hours of my life. I know everyone is different and hopefully no one else will have the same side effects I did."

• Rotag
• January 25, 2020

Paxil (paroxetine) "I have taken Paxil twice. Once in my twenties and I'm currently on it again in my early 40s and for different reasons. Having gone through the withdrawal before I can tell you that it is difficult and you should not do it without being under the watchful eye of a dr. My main side effect is sexual, which in my 20's worked well. Now that I'm older, the delay in ejaculation is fine however the lack of feeling isn't great. Normally, you can feel the semen rising up through your urethra but on Paxil you can't. It still feels good to orgasm but not the same. After I got off of it last time I became so sensitive that two thrusts and I would explode. Not good for the ladies although my wife always said she didn't care. At this point, my agreement with my dr. is that I'm going on the drug for a short period and will begin my tapering again soon. I will say that this does keep me from getting aura migraines and it is wonderful not to have those."

• Byrd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

Paxil (paroxetine) "Second time trying Paxil. First time it worked within a few days, had some side effects, but helped with my panic attacks and anxiety. I felt better after a couple of months, so I got off. So now, I'm having bad anxiety again, along with panic attacks. My Doctor put me back on Paxil at 5mg for 2 weeks, then wants me to increase to 10. This time, really bad side effects, dizziness, and panic attacks are worse than ever after taking for 5 days. But......in between it is helping with my anxiety and panic, so I am going to stick it out and see if these side effects will stop."

• Mick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2023

"I was very anxious to take this. I had it sitting in my cupboard for 6 months. Finally, decided I needed to take it. After 1 month, my anxiety was pretty much completely gone. I started to get out of the house again and find enjoyment in things. I highly recommend it to just give it a go. I haven't had any side effects at all. I will most likely stay on it forever."

• 42ano
• February 26, 2017

Paxil (paroxetine) "It worked, a little too well. I became indifferent to EVERYTHING. inside it was like a part of me was screaming, but my whole body and 90% of my brain just did what it needed too. I am normally a goofy, fun loving, hyper personality. I do get bouts of seemingly unshakable depression and anxiety, but while on this medication, I noticed a change in myself... beyond the tunnel vision, and kaleidoscopic hallucinations I had when waking up in the middle of the night... every night. the final straw was was seeing my now wife, looking like she lost her best friend, as I just wasn't myself. I stopped taking the mediation, and within 2 days started singing to her again, and nothing brought a smile like that to her face until we said "I do"."

• sweet...
• May 24, 2016

"I've been on paroxetine for 3 months, and I love it. I call it my happy pills. Taking it for anxiety and premenopause symptoms. Paroxetine helped me a lot, I feel like a new person. The first week was rough. I had headaches, but after the first week, I was feeling good. I take them at night, which fits my schedule. Everyone is different. If you're on paroxetine and only suffer with minor side effects, stick with them, the side effects go away."

• Paxil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 13, 2016

Paxil (paroxetine) "Thanks to paxil (paroxetine) my life got basically destroyed. I was depressed before taking it, yes, but i hadn't mood swings, 0 emotions, sexual disfunctions, cognitive issues, tremors, memory not working. I feel like an empty shell. Avoid please"

• Big...
• August 22, 2015

Paxil (paroxetine) "I was having trouble with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculating. I thought it was either my blood pressure or diabetes so I went to the doctor and I didn't my BP was normal and tests showed that I didn't have diabetes. I was prescribed Viagra months earlier but I stopped taking it because it clogged my sinuses. Then my doctor prescribed me 20mg of Paxil and it's been a life saver. Not only does it take seconds to get an erection but I am able to maintain it longer than I have been able to for a while. I have not experienced any side effects."

• rowan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2023

Paxil (paroxetine) "I take klonopin but it just isn’t enough. I asked my psychiatrist if I could try 10 mg Paxil and she agreed. One week in, I spent an entire day of having constant diarrhea when I wasn’t sleeping the day/night away. I was incredibly weak. I’m not going to take it anymore. I do have Sjogrens and this may have contributed to my extreme side effect as I know I have to be careful about what meds I take. I really wish this would’ve worked for me."

• Doc
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2020

Paxil (paroxetine) "Paxil made me gain about 50 pounds so I got off it. It didn't even work that well for my anxiety. The withdrawal coming off it were a nightmare - seriously - this drug is awful. My doctor said the weight gain is likely permanent :("

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2013

Paxil (paroxetine) "Paxil worked well for the first few months and then stopped. My doc upped my dose and the same thing. I took it for 6 months from half a tab to two tabs a day. I gained 15lbs and became more depressed and lazy to the point that I wouldn't get out of bed. I also had side effects of agitation, vivid dreams, and problems concentrating. It did not worked great at first but is not for me. "

• trishlm
• March 22, 2013

Paxil (paroxetine) "I was able to cope with people better and it eased me from flying off the handle. The downfall was when I owed my Dr money and she refused to refill. The withdrawal is terrible and now I am back to the anger issue."