Paxil CR User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 12, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Paxil CR is very effective for PMDD anxiety, mood swings, and suicidal thoughts. Very effective for my social anxiety. I had mild to moderate bothersome side effects that lasted 2 to 4 weeks when I first started. I was worried about side effects, but they weren't that bad. I am very glad I started this medication."

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2009

For Panic Disorder "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."

• Dre...
• August 14, 2016

For Social Anxiety Disorder "I have started taking Paxil CR 12.5 mg six months ago, for my stuttering and fear of talking. In the beginning, I felt slightly down and kind of panicky, but after one week, those bad feelings went away completely. It has helped me a lot. I can say that my stuttering has improved. I am 80% fluent most of the time, and even if I stutter, I don't care that much anymore. I also feel closer to people and more confident in general. I feel happier also and lost 4 kg due to the appetite loss and feeling full earlier. Sex drive has decreased a bit, but it does not interfere in my relationship. Some days I get bursts of anger over small things. It has also cured my insomnia. Sometimes I feel dizzy, but it is not bad and goes away fast."

• TWG...
• June 7, 2017

"Paxil was a miracle drug for me in that it completely got rid of my anxiety and depression. The feeling of dread I'd been carrying around in the pit of my stomach for years was finally gone! However, it caused a 50-pound weight gain and, as a result, edema and other issues. I'm now on Wellbutrin XL and slowly starting to lose the weight."

• hap...
• June 18, 2009

For Panic Disorder "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."

• Eri...
• August 31, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I was prescribed Paxil CR 12.5 for GAD, which was mostly situational. I cannot tell you how awful of an experience it was for me. My anxiety went through the roof to the point I didn't want to leave home, which is not like me at all. I became very depressed, which I wasn't to start out with. Crying uncontrollably. Pacing and restless, could NOT sit still. Went from 140 pounds to 124 in 3 weeks. No appetite, intrusive/racing/all negative thoughts, couldn't sleep for more than an hour or two at a time, paranoid, confused, no concentration, no motivation, sweating, constant diarrhea, jaw clenching, stomach pains, body aches, dry mouth, yawning, and dizziness. After 25 days on this med, my doctor pulled the plug because I was better before it."

• kha...
• August 4, 2022

For Anxiety "It's a good drug. Anxiety cure 90% depression 70%. I feel like I am back to 90% of my good self. Can work and meet friends, and feel stable. The dose I take is 25 mg. Don't miss your dose. Don't eat a lot. It works OK for me, but not perfect."

• som...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2018

For Anxiety "Started taking this about 3 weeks ago. I was having crippling anxiety symptoms. I feel much more leveled out - and don't feel affected in terms of clarity or my ability to think. My physical anxiety symptoms have much lessened, and they're not a constant distraction, as they were before I was taking this. Very pleased my clinician put me on this. I've only had one possible uncommon side effect; there were a few days about a week in wherein I felt like my pupils were more dilated than usual (I would look at my pupils in the mirror and they seemed larger, but because I wasn't actually comparing this to before taking the medication, I couldn't be sure that this is what I was truly experiencing), but it was never for more than several minutes at a time; this side effect disappeared around the 2 week mark."

• hib...
• September 22, 2015

For Depression "It was pretty efficient. Within 3 months, I had been out of my acute depressive episode and full of life. I hadn't experienced any increase in appetite, as I was warned, and in fact, it helped with my IBS a lot. I was started on 25 mg/day, then 37.5 mg/day for around 8 months, after which I sought my doctor for mania symptoms I was experiencing: very talkative, juggling thoughts, very rapid tone and rush of ideas when speaking, and most importantly, insomnia! Anyhow, we had to emergency stop it: 25 mg for 3 weeks, then 12.5 mg for one, and then nothing. Worst experience in the world, it's very physically debilitating: nausea, dizziness, weird feeling on my head. Had to take Xanax to combat the withdrawal symptoms, couldn't leave the house for 2 months!"

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2010

For Depression "I have had great success with the use of this medicine. One thing I would tell people is if you have problems sleeping on this medicine, talk to your doctor first and foremost. I did talk with my doctor, and I am also taking another medicine to help with that. I have bipolar disorder with manic tendencies. Depakote, Paxil CR, and Risperidone for me all together work. Anyone looking at this, I hope it helps with your treatment process with the guidance of your doctor. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2009

For Depression "I've been on Paxil CR for about 4 months now. I would highly recommend it. My doctor decided to put me on it immediately after my suicide attempt. Today I feel great, have stopped crying, and my suicidal thoughts are gone. Only bad side effect is my lack of interest in sex."

• gin...
• July 24, 2013

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I remember feeling weird on Paxil. I guess you can say it helped because I was so focused on that foggy feeling that I stopped thinking about feeling anxious! But, of course, that wasn't a reasonable or comfortable way to be treated, so I told the psychiatrist I didn't want the Paxil. And unlike what most folks here experienced, I became anorexic instead of gaining weight. I had no interest in eating at all. As a result, I lost about 10 lbs in 2 weeks, and I was only about 115 lbs to start. My pain doctor has just given me a sample of Cymbalta. He told me to wait till the weekend, in other words, not to take it and try to go to work until I knew how it would affect me."

• hap...
• October 7, 2016

For Anxiety "After 5 years on Paxil, then 2 years on Paxil CR, I weaned myself off in 2 months. I had severe nausea and abdominal pain for 3 months. I am back on Paxil 10 mg daily, under a Physician Assistant's care to eventually wean off. Nausea is gone, as is the abdominal pain. It was so bad for those three months, I was hardly able to function because of the extreme nausea."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2025

For Anxiety "Initially I used to take Inderal 10 mg, but suddenly I stopped as I had low BP. Now the doctor prescribed me paroxetine 12.5 mg and Inderal 10 mg. Will it affect blood pressure? After using paroxetine, I also feel nauseous and don't feel like eating, and I feel bloated. It's been a month that I am on paroxetine, but I feel a lot better than before, like a bit more confident and happy."

• non...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 23, 2013

For Depression "Before I started taking Paxil CR, I felt I couldn't function when Dr. started me at a small dose until he found the right dose for me to take, and then I felt normal again."

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2009

For Anxiety "I love it. It works for me very well. I take 25 mg every morning."

• khp...
• February 19, 2020

For Anxiety "It's good for anxiety, but must take it more than one month to feel better."

• Fit...
• August 4, 2016

For Depression "Paxil 30 mg is great. I can say finally after 4 months the depression veil has lifted. This drug works great, but very slowly. Give it time. It works!!"

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2022

For Depression "After trying 8 antidepressants, I found this. This is great for anxiety, foggy mind, and fatigue. No side effects at all. Just go ahead with this... it's fantastic."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2011

For Depression "After 4 unsuccessful medications, this one made me the most balanced and even."

• Cas...
• February 20, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "12.5 mg for 2 months, and it really makes a difference. I was tired at first, but it seems I've settled in just fine."

• Zad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 20, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Prior to getting on the Aropax 12.5, I started having anxiety symptoms from nowhere. The meds have improved my quality of life quite a bit."

• Jun...
• June 12, 2016

For Anxiety "Am able to drive around town way better, but not on freeways or bridges. Sometimes feel dizzy when tired or overexerting. Doing more fun stuff."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 30, 2024

For Anxiety "This stuff is helping me with my IBS, anxiety, and overall issues with my menstrual cycle. Panic attacks have disappeared."

• Kat...
• January 19, 2015

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