Paroxetine for Hot Flashes User Reviews (Page 2)

• DW ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2013

"I was hesitant to take an antidepressant, but glad I did. Thought the initial dose was too strong, made me a walking zombie, I cut it in half and took it just prior to bed. My hot flashes have gone from one an hour to only a couple a day. Night sweats have all but gone. It did take about a week after I cut the dose, but saw a gradual reduction in frequency, duration, and strength almost immediately. Worst side effect is a severe dry mouth, but I've always needed to drink more, and the Biotene products have also worked well for this minor irritation (... compared to the hot flashes, which had not reduced over the last five years. Thought this was supposed to go away after a while). Luv this medicine."

• pen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2016

"I have been taking paroxetine for hot flushes, which were debilitating at work. I didn't sleep, always throwing the covers off/on. It has also helped with my anxiety and panic attacks at work, and mood swings at home that were affecting my marriage. Initially, I did feel dizzy and had no appetite. It has been 2 months now, and I feel so much better on the medication. I have also lost 5 kilos due to loss of appetite. Very happy."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2019

"I started a low dose of paroxetine a few weeks ago for hot flashes. Within a couple of weeks, my hot flashes were reduced from several (around 15) a day to one or two every other day. The severity of the hot flashes has also reduced. The only side effect that I noticed was loose stools, not diarrhea, that only lasted for a couple of weeks."

• She...
• April 2, 2017

"I'm amazed that within 2 weeks of taking this medication, and I only took 5 mg, my hot flash symptoms completely subsided. Then I was inconsistent with taking it because I kept forgetting due to caring for my mother. I noticed the darn hot flashes returned, but not as bad. I started taking it consistently again every night, and the hot flashes are completely gone. I feel normal now! Thank God!"

• Ree...
• April 25, 2018

Paroxetine "Brisdelle definitely helped and calmed down the night sweats, therefore, I gave a five rating. If I had to rate the side effects, it would be a zero due to the severity. I experienced all the symptoms mentioned in other comments, which include vertigo symptoms with the room spinning a couple of nights, fatigue, swooshing sound in head, sensitivity to light, headaches, etc. I have been off this medicine for three weeks and am still feeling fatigue, nauseous, light-headedness, head tremors/zaps, and, most of all, feeling weird. I believe I would rather deal with the hot flashes instead of going through all this drama. I gave it a try, and it's not for me."

• Mis...
• June 27, 2018

"I was prescribed this medicine yesterday (so it’s new to me), but so far I love it. I have been having hot flashes almost all day long. I live in FL, and this makes life hell as it is already extremely hot here. Night sweats were insane. Fatigue, bloating, etc. Almost instantly after taking this med, I noticed a huge difference. I was able to turn my air conditioner from 63 up to 70 last night and didn’t need my floor fan or ceiling fans. It kept me awake most of last night. I do feel like I’m extremely alert... a ringing in my ears and a swooshing sound in my head. I can’t wait until the 4-5 weeks when these side effects will go away. I am happier dealing with the minor effects than the all day long hot flashes. I was always so embarrassed to go anywhere, see people, etc., because I was constantly sweating and then my undergarments would be drenched, and when I would go into the grocery store or anywhere with air conditioning, I’d then freeze. There was no balance whatsoever, and now there is!!"

• gre...
• February 15, 2015

"I started having hot flashes seven years ago after chemotherapy put me into menopause at the age of 44. The hot flashes were happening every one to two hours every day and were strong. I am not allowed to take HRT, so I assumed I was just going to have to live with it. Last month, my doctor told me about this drug and prescribed 10 mg daily. On day one, I had no hot flashes. Since then, I might have one a day, but the severity is drastically reduced. Often, I go all day without having one. It is life-changing. The only side effect is maybe a little bit of tiredness, but nothing severe. I'll take the trade-off. Give it a try, it may be just what you have been hoping for."

• Avi...
• October 21, 2016

"I have been using paroxetine for about 5 years now. Before starting to take it, my hot flashes were very severe, more than 10 a day, to the point of exhaustion. I had night sweats, and it was difficult to sleep. My social life just disappeared. I did not want to be around people when I was having my hot flashes. Recently, I just ran out of paroxetine and thought nothing about it. I skipped it for about 3 or 4 days. My hot flashes began to appear very strong, as I had not experienced them in a long, long time. I had forgotten what I was taking paroxetine for. I am back on my 20 mg a day, and I don't think I will ever forget to take it or the reason why I am taking it. For me, paroxetine is a lifesaver!"

• Pre...
• March 16, 2016

"I started taking paroxetine 10 mg a couple weeks ago for premenopause symptoms of anxiety and depression. The first week was hard, I had bad headaches and a foggy feeling, side effects, ugh. The pharmacy told me to start with half a pill until my body adjusted. I gave it a week. I went back on the full pill, and I am doing good. I notice a difference, I feel more like myself. I am grateful, I don't know what I'd do without it."

• Edi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2017

"I was having horrific power surges (hot flashes). I would have at least 3 or more per hour, and they were major. I hated stopping to talk to people at work or because I'd break out in dripping sweat, it was humiliating. I was waking up 5+ times a night with extreme sweating. I couldn't go into meetings or church or anywhere without a hand fan. I am two weeks into taking Paxil, and I might have 4 very minor power surges per day, and last night was the first night in 3 years I slept through without having one single episode. I highly recommend Paxil."

• Lul...
• October 4, 2017

Paroxetine "My hot flashes were terrible. A lot during the day and at least 6-8 at night. Waking me up, so can't get enough sleep. I took Brisdelle, and at first, I didn't think it was working. About 4 weeks in, I noticed a big change, and now I'm 7 weeks in and have not had one hot flash in the last three weeks. I'm sleeping again and not sweating all day long. The only drawback was the first 3 weeks. I was exhausted, had some muscle twitching and a backache. All gone now, but getting used to it was not easy, but worth it."

• Tey...
• November 18, 2014

"Amazed that this is working so well for me and so quickly. I've been suffering from horrible hot flashes (2 per hour) every day for 8 years now. I noticed relief from Paxil in 2 days. I couldn't believe it. Like many, I've tried every thing imaginable for some relief (to avoid the dangers of HRT). Now night sweats are down to 1 per night at most (compared to 5 per night). All I do is wash sheets, night clothes, and pillows. The only problem with the Paxil is how groggy I feel the next day. Now I'm taking it a few hours before bed, hoping this will help. After 3 days, I think this is helping some. Won't stop trying to make this medicine work."

• Lil...
• January 16, 2017

"I went through menopause from 50-55, and Paxil was a lifesaver. My gynecologist prescribed it when all of the supplements for menopause symptoms were of no help. Hot flashes have returned at the age of 60 for some reason, and I'm taking Paxil again. Working like a charm with no side effects."

• Coc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 16, 2016

Paroxetine "I have been taking Brisdelle for 1 year. Hot flashes are mostly gone, I have one occasionally, usually in the morning. I ran out, and my doctor had written a prescription for 1 year. I had to call and wait 4 days for the refill. Holy cow, was I miserable, and within 2 days, the flashes were back full force. I am back on it. I do have joint pain in my ankles in the morning, not sure if it's the drug or not, but interesting others have the joint pain. I also am struggling to lose weight when it used to be so easy, Brisdelle to blame, or menopause, or both. It's a good drug and does what it says for me. I will continue taking it. By the way, I have a coupon from their website and only pay $25 a month for it. It is costly with no coupon."

• Fla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2017

"Saw relief within 24 hours after starting paroxetine 12.5 mg. No more hot flashes! I didn't realize how much sleep I was missing. Now I wake up rested. Take them in the am, so any energy surge happens in the morning. Only having a teeny bit of nausea and loss of appetite in the evening. Drinking water helps. I'll trade that for no more hot flashes."

• Kas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 6, 2015

Paroxetine "I have been taking Brisdelle for 7 months. I wanted to give it a fair chance. I had fairly severe hot flashes but no other problems relating to menopause. I went from having about 15 hot flashes a day to about 10. The severity was a bit better, but I still had a lot of sweat with each flash, especially at night. It was very expensive, and my health plan didn't cover it, so I came off. I weaned myself off very slowly over a six-week period. The withdrawal is pretty severe. Feelings of vertigo and dizziness, nausea, and zaps."

• Joe...
• June 26, 2017

"I have to review this medication in hopes women that are suffering with menopausal symptoms may be helped. I read some pretty bad reviews on this drug, so I was reluctant to try it. But in the two weeks that I have taken Brisale, my mood has improved and my hot flashes have been reduced to about 1 to 2 a day. Also, they are less severe. The night sweats have been reduced to maybe 1 episode per night when before I had 4 to 5. Also, my mood is so much better, and I feel like my energy has increased. The only drawback is the $200.00 a month cost, but I'm increasing my HSA to pay for this drug because I feel so much better."

• Sha...
• December 28, 2014

"Had surgical menopause and started this two weeks before surgery. I am now two weeks past surgery and have not experienced a single hot flash or any other menopause symptom. I sleep great and feel much more calm. It did make me tired for the first week and have brain fog, but that passed."

• Cra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 17, 2016

Paroxetine "A GYN prescribed Brisdelle - it's a low-dose Paxil (7.5 mg) for hot flashes. This doctor stated that unlike other SSRIs, I would NOT have complications or side effects going on/off them - in the case of running out of supply. This was NOT my experience. After 3-4 days of stopping, I noted an odd sensation connected to my eyes. I told my ophthalmologist about a 'swishing' sound I heard with any movement of my eyes. I finally found others reporting this all over the internet. This also happened in a previous year with Sertraline (Zoloft) - this 'after quitting' side effect lasted a very long time - maybe a year or more! THE DUMBEST, MOST WASTEFUL PACKAGING ON THE PLANET. WHY NOT SIMPLY MAKE 7.5 PAXIL IN A SIMPLE BOTTLE? Pink? Come on!"

• Sca...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 9, 2020

"I originally was treating my hot flashes with Estroven, which worked for several months. When it stopped working, I decided to increase the dosage of the active ingredients, black cohosh and soy isoflavones. That worked for several months and then stopped working. My doctor then prescribed 10 mg of paroxetine, and it was like a miracle drug. I went from several hot flashes a day and waking up five times a night to maybe one very mild hot flash per day. It was the greatest thing. But now, after about nine months, it seems to have stopped working. It’s very frustrating. Hot flashes are coming back even though I continue to take the meds. I don’t think I’ve had a lot of side effects, except I have realized I can’t cry, no matter how stressed, angry, or sad I get. It’s weird."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2017

Paroxetine "Was given RX for hot flashes, had shock at price (90 days over $200. Asked Dr. to write RX for Paxil 10 mg, use pill cutter to cut 1/2 then 1/2 of a half = 7.5, 90 days $4.ish.) Works for me. Hot flashes not as harsh or as often. Worried though when I do try to wean myself, I have experienced weird sensations when I have forgotten to take it for a few days."

• zch...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2016

Paroxetine "Only took one dose. Achy the next morning. 22 hrs after dose, dizziness and weakness. My husband could barely get a BP on me, and when my pulse came up enough to register, it was only 54. I vomited, then sweat profusely. My knees hurt severely for an hour. Hot flashes were diminished for the next 3 days. Fine now, but still having hot flashes."

• Coo...
• February 21, 2017

Paroxetine "I have been taking it for 2 weeks now. I do believe it's helping me. I will post again in about 6 weeks. Typically, I get a rush of heat over me a few times a day, leaving me with a drenched head and droplets of sweat on my face, neck. Now, so far so good."

• blu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 28, 2014

"Increased to 30 mg. And big improvement. It took 7-8 weeks to help, but usually 1-2 hot flashes per day, no night sweats anymore. Love the calming effect. No other side effects. Just waiting for them to stop altogether."

• LMW...
• November 13, 2015

Paroxetine "It definitely works. Hot flashes stopped within days, and it calmed me so much. I slept so well at night, but then headaches, sinus congestion, chest congestion, almost feeling like having the flu, made me stop, and it took me weeks to get over the brain fog feeling."