Paroxetine for Hot Flashes User Reviews (Page 4)

• jea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2017

"I have taken Brisdelle for a year and a half. I LOVE IT! No side effects, but it is pricey. I went to the doctor, and she suggested I change to the 10 mg of Paxil as it is a lot, A LOT less expensive. I am going to try it, but I am somewhat nervous about it. Is there anything I should be aware of or leery of?"

• Gro...
• August 12, 2017

"I had wonderful results with hormone therapy, but after 5 years, my doc told me to wean off. Did so in 3 weeks. Then, 2 years of sleep loss due to constant hot flashes all night long. My new doc suggested Brisdelle. My insurance covers beautifully, so I only pay $3 monthly. But it didn't work. I was woozy during the day and slept heavily, but with terrible dreams that woke me, and then I had great difficulty going back to sleep. And still had hot flashes. After 2 1/2 months, I said thanks, but no thanks. No need for extra medication if it's not working. The dreams and their aftereffects are debilitating-re-living them through the day. So I'm weaning off and feeling extra woozy. First week every other day, then every third day for another week."

• Hot...
• February 16, 2016

"After reading other reviews, I'm trying it again. My symptoms are so severe that most nights I don't sleep. Not sure if it didn't work the first time it was prescribed due to its counteraction with other meds, so I'm trying it again."

• Tha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 24, 2022

"I started using Paroxetine a year ago, within weeks, my night sweats significantly decreased, and my day flashes also significantly decreased, but the early evenings were still difficult. My doctor first had me switch from taking it at night to in the morning. No change, so my doctor increased the dose by 5 mg, and I now rarely have any hot flashes day or night. For me, it’s been a blessing. I actually thought I had early onset dementia, but my general doctor had me go to my OB, and the OB advised going on Paxil to get a good night's sleep by reducing so many drenching night sweats (then I would get the chills), which would get me out of my fog, and it did. I have not experienced any side effects. This is the only drug I’m on."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

"Thank goodness!!! Something works...THIS...I was at my wits' end, don't know how many more times the Amazon driver could deliver any more vitamin supplements for the 'Becoming of a New Woman' remedy pill. In two days, no more hot 'flashes.' Not sure why they call them a flash when they last all day. The sleep is outstanding! I take Paxil at night...and I am out like a light! Increased my spinning classes at the gym due to weight gain. Reviews read, figured I am saving a lot more time not lying on the couch feeling miserable day after day (and nights). Oh yeah, it really helped with that certain body odor that 'the change' seems to damper over women."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

"I became extremely emotional, depressed, and anxious. Woke up throughout the night sweating and had nightmares when I did manage to sleep. This did not help my hot flashes. I couldn't tolerate it and immediately stopped taking it."

• Doe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2022

"I didn’t have a good experience with 7.5 mg Paxil. My hot flashes increased in frequency and made the ones during the night worse. I tried it for 6 months, once I stopped taking it, the hot flashes decreased at night/intensity. I was getting one hot flash on top of another, then another while on the medication. I was waking up drenched in sweat multiple times a night. I was really hoping this would work, my Dr. suggested taking it at a different time of day instead of bedtime, but it made zero difference. Once I stopped taking it, my flashes reduced greatly to a tolerable level. I hope this medication works for others, as hot flashes are miserable."

• Men...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2022

"My PA prescribed this med for hot flashes. I took it for a few weeks and was delighted with the improvement in my sleep quality. My hot flashes decreased in intensity. However, two weeks in, I began to feel malaise and a sour stomach. I didn’t put it together until 26 doses that the medication was causing excess stomach acid, headaches, and nausea. I researched side effects and realized it was paroxetine causing me to feel sick. I also felt woozy and doped up. My nausea caused vomiting, which burned my throat. I flushed the capsules down the toilet almost four weeks in. It took a week to escape the mental fog. I felt like my brain was peeling itself out of a latex cast for a week. My stomach was so bad, I developed a bleeding ulcer. I required a proton pump inhibitor and an anti-nausea medicine after 26 doses. Quitting cold seemed like the best way vs. tapering off because my stomach was raw, full, bloated, and nauseous. I threw up. I need a GI consult now. Rather have hot flashes. No go. Not for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2021

"I am so glad that I was able to find this medication on my own after self-research. My doctor put me on HRT for my hot flashes and excessive sweating and sleeping problems. I stopped HRT because of the other side effects. Paroxetine 7.5 helped me become myself again. I have been taking it for 6 months now, and the sweat disappeared, hot flashes decreased to 70 percent, and no headache and very good blood pressure."

• Men...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2022

"My PA prescribed this med for hot flashes. I took it for a few weeks and was delighted with the improvement in my sleep quality. My hot flashes decreased in intensity. However, two weeks in, I began to feel malaise and a sour stomach. I didn’t put it together until 26 doses that the medication was causing excess stomach acid, headaches, and nausea. I researched side effects and realized it was paroxetine causing me to feel sick. I also felt woozy and doped up. My nausea caused vomiting, which burned my throat. I flushed the capsules down the toilet almost four weeks in. It took a week to escape the mental fog. I felt like my brain was peeling itself out of a latex cast for a week. My stomach was so bad, I developed a bleeding ulcer. I required a proton pump inhibitor and anti-nausea medicine after 26 doses. Quitting cold seemed like the best way versus tapering off because my stomach was raw, full, bloated, and nauseous. I threw up. I need a GI consult now. I'd rather have hot flashes. No go. Not for me."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2014

Paroxetine "2 days in and the hot flashes are GONE. After 10 YEARS in which the only thing that worked (and I tried everything under the sun) was HRT. So glad I found paroxetine."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

Paroxetine "Taking this medication eased my hot flashes but did not rid them entirely. What it has done is improve my mood. I feel great!"

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2008

Paroxetine "It took care of my hot flushes right when I needed it. It worked great for me."

• Mah...
• March 18, 2015

Paroxetine "I have been taking Brisdelle for 6 days, and to date, my severe hot flashes have diminished tremendously. I am so grateful for this relief."

• pen...
• January 9, 2012

Paroxetine "Took away hot flashes, but drowsy during the day. I just started this medicine 5 days ago. I hope that side effect leaves, it's like walking in a fog."

• Bro...
• April 9, 2014

Paroxetine "I got awful leg cramps and headaches. Did not help with hot flashes either."

• Tig...
• October 15, 2015

Paroxetine "I love Brisdelle! Hot flash and sweating relief, no side effects, no personality changes. Very happy this is available. Lifesaver!"

• har...
• February 13, 2015

Paroxetine "My hot flashes have reduced tremendously. Initially, I thought it was not working until I stopped taking it. When I went back on the meds, I have been almost normal. I am pleased."

• Sky...
• May 20, 2013

"This works great for hot flashes! I never have them during the day anymore and not more than one at night when I first lay down. Also calms anxiety without any side effects that I can see."

• ale...
• November 10, 2014

"This is very helpful to reduce hot flashes and sweat, and I am very grateful. Highly recommended."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2016

"Taking 10 mg Paroxetine for hot flashes and night sweats. The first day I took it, I saw results that night. The only side effect that I've noticed is occasional nausea."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2017

"I started it a week ago, and it seems to have alleviated my hot flashes. Not totally gone, but much less and much less severe. I am so happy to have it."

• cot...
• December 10, 2014

"Been taking Paxil for years. Started having hot flashes, and they continue. Paxil has no effect on them."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2018

"It started improving my symptoms within 10 days!"

• To...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2015

"I've been experiencing hot flashes for some time now. My doctor put me on Brisdell. This medicine did absolutely nothing for me!"