Paxil CR for Panic Disorder User Reviews

Rating: 5.7

Paxil CR has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of panic disorder. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

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Ner...
July 27, 2014

"Paxil CR has made a great impact on my quality of life. I started menopause and was dealing with stressful family health issues, both beginning at the same time. I began to suffer from panic attacks and was overly sensitive to everything. I was taking Lexapro, which did not help at all. Paxil CR has been a godsend for me."

10 / 10

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Sha...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 16, 2021

"Pros: I was suffering from anxiety attacks since the age of 16, and the frequency of these attacks and generalized anxiety and panic attacks are increasing with age. I have been on several medications, but none have worked for me as Paxil does. I started with 12.5 mg CR and then 25 mg after breakfast. It started working for me after 3 to 4 weeks. My panic attacks are gone, and after six months, I have my life back. I can go out with friends, I can drive on highways without any fear of having a panic attack. I feel like this disorder never occurred to me. I am very satisfied with this drug, and it restores my confidence, and I can enjoy my life normally. Cons: Delayed ejaculation, very low sex drive (25 mg), not with 12.5 mg, weight gain."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
July 31, 2009

"Paxil CR helped control the anxiety and panic attacks. It did allow me to live my life normally. However, I have had one big side effect. Since January, I have gained 35 lbs. It does not matter that I work out four or five days a week for 1 1/2 or two hours and try to eat a healthy diet. No matter what I did, I continually gained weight. My doctor has now taken me off of it due to the rapid weight gain I have experienced. She felt that the rapid weight gain was not healthy and could lead to obesity if I did not quit taking the drug. So, I am going to come off of Paxil CR, hopefully drop this excessive weight because I have never had a weight problem until now, and I am 31 years old, and just go from there."

5 / 10

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hap...
June 18, 2009

"If it had not been for Paxil, I have no idea what the outcome of my life would be today. Panic after panic for years, fears of the unknown, you name it, I had it. Paxil saved my life. Yes, I have had some side effects (only when I tried to go off them), foolish to do so without my doctor's guidance. I have gained 40 lbs."

9 / 10

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Kat...
January 19, 2015

"Made my depression and anxiety worse. Caused more instances of suicidal ideation."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 9, 2016

"I started taking this medication for anxiety and panic disorder. I felt like I was taking a placebo. It did nothing for me. I have since switched to Wellbutrin XL 150 mg and have never felt better!"

1 / 10

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