Paxil for Depression User Reviews (Page 2)

• CP1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2012

"After about one week I was out and active. Engaging with others again and doing much better at work. I also do not have the desire to sleep all day. I have lost weight also due to increased exercise and a minimal loss of appetite. Side effects are minimal, but sex is impossible. I take Paxil 40mg once a day and Xanax 1mg twice. I am a new person! I tried Prozac, Effexor, Seroquel, and Lamictal with few benefits. Paxil is by far the best medicine I have ever tried. I am nervous, however, when I read about the horrible side effects of missed doses and stopping Paxil."

• kms...
• March 5, 2015

"I have been on Paxil for 3 weeks. Previously, I was on Lexapro and it worked well, however, I wanted to quit smoking, so I was switched to Paxil. I have noticed I am sleeping all night through without getting up at 2 or 3 am and staying up the rest of the night. I do, however, have vertigo, but I have suffered from vertigo for 20 years, so I cannot actually attribute that to the Paxil. I also have appetite loss. I can only eat 1/3 of what I ate previously. So far, so good. I have no problem taking a med for my depression, no different than a heart condition, just much harder to treat! Hoping it keeps going good!"

• mik...
• March 26, 2008

"This was the best medicine that covered a wide variety of mental disorders. I took this pill 60mg for 6 years. I was then hospitalized on an unrelated matter, and the doctor had me taken off of this abruptly. That was the wrong thing to do. I fell into a deep depression that stayed out of control for 3 weeks. The longest 3 weeks of my life. I could not function at all. BE CAREFUL WHEN STOPPING THIS PILL!"

• Cur...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 19, 2013

"I had taken Paxil when I was younger, and it worked wonders with my depression and social disorder. However, this time around, it is different, but still better than without. My husband has been on it for close to 5 years. He used to be so angry all the time about everything, but this helped him. It helped us because I am a person who does not do well with yelling and arguing. He did try to stop a few months back, and it was terrible because his aggressiveness and irritability were off the wall, scary. His mood swings came on quick, and he realized he was better off staying on the Paxil. We are both on 40 mg a day."

• opp...
• January 30, 2010

"Have taken Paxil 10mg daily for the last 9 years off and on. I have very few side effects. I do get dry mouth and hot flashes the first month of starting, and hot flashes after missing a couple of doses. The side effects are different for everyone. I actually lose weight on Paxil because without it, I am a nervous eater. Paxil helps with my concentration and memory. I tend to worry about all the 'what-ifs?' which clog up my mind. Paxil helps me put things in perspective, I don't sweat all the small things while I take it. It works well for me."

• Mto...
• April 3, 2016

"In few words - Life changing. All negative thoughts change to positive ones. And that is a life-changing pill. I was born depressed really, with a weird point of view, very critical of everybody. Now I am a happy ordinary guy with a beautiful family. Something I could not have achieved without Paxil. I take one every day for 23 years. The effects go away just after a glass of wine, so be careful. Quitting the pill in a fast way will cause 'rage', yes, you would not recognize yourself, kind of rage. So be careful. You ar."

• Pap...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2020

"I was on this Paxil for 11 years, it didn't help my depression, but it managed to ruin my life when I came off it too quickly under the advice of my doctor. Fast forward to present day. I now use a mobility scooter/electric bike due to suffering horrible physical symptoms of CFS/M.E., which were triggered by coming off this drug 11 years ago. My circadian rhythm is utterly destroyed, as is my stamina. I constantly live in a heightened state of hyper-arousal. I have no energy and constantly have to meditate 2 hours to get back 20% of the health I used to have. (That is only until the symptoms slowly return with any activity.) These drugs are dangerous and wreck lives. I am a real person, and the above story is true."

• D T...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2014

"Paxil helped me get my life and emotions back on track after depression linked to a divorce. I had been feeling more down than ever before, and couldn't shake it despite every effort through talk counseling, relaxation, and exercise. For the first 3-4 weeks, initially at 10 mg and then at 20 mg, I felt that Paxil was having no effect on me. But as it kicked in, I felt happier, more myself, and more alive than in years, sustained now for 3 months. It's been a very natural feeling, as if a fog has lifted rather than any medicated fakeness. Only side effect has been gaining 15 pounds (after losing 10 pounds from depression), even while training for and running a half-marathon. No difficulty cutting dosage to 15mg, and will soon cut to 10mg."

• Aer...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 21, 2014

"Been taking Paxil 40mg since November 2007, works absolutely fine. Treated my major depression without any complications, did not affect my sex life. At first, it's hard to have an orgasm, but over time, it's as fast as you want them. Medication, however, did cause some minor hair thinning and hair loss in my frontal head area, treating it with Minoxidil 2.5mg once a day. Otherwise, the medication works absolutely great for major depression mostly. Doctors have advised that it's hard to get off this medication on your own, do not attempt to discontinue the medication on your own once you've been on it for a long period. Consult with your doctor."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2012

"Took this med for a month at 20mg, and I was one of those who began to notice positive effects overnight. It improved my mood exponentially, and since I've never had a sex drive (from depression), I actually gained one while on Paxil. Sex was much more pleasurable. Unfortunately, I thought I could find a med that was even BETTER, so I was put on Cymbalta and Abilify, but I have had minuscule improvements. Tomorrow I'm going to start back up on Paxil."

• Anonymous
• March 13, 2008

"This drug has been out there a long time, but it's tried and true. I've evened out my ups and downs and don't have as bad of a temper as I did before starting Paxil. I've taken it for 4 years on the advice of my gastro doctor. My daughter says that she has REALLY noticed a difference, and I feel much better. I just wish I had found it earlier in life. No side effects unless I forget a dose, and then I get a little achy."

• Mar...
• October 29, 2013

"Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, etc. Many of the symptoms overlap and crossover into each other and others as well. Depression is found in each condition, and I find for myself that depression is by far the most debilitating condition of all. I first tried Paxil 12 years ago for depression and anxiety. The Paxil worked great. The side effects included a little nausea (which is basically eliminated by eating something with or soon after taking the med) and some sexual issues (which I believe can be negotiated after you get used to the Paxil). I quit taking it when I switched insurance and because of the perceived stigma I had with taking anything for conditions I didn't want to even acknowledge. Now I'm back on it and will keep it up!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 26, 2015

"I began taking Paxil 'by choice' 15 years ago when my panic and anxiety were out of control. I didn't realize I had always suffered from depression until I took this medicine. The very first day I took the 20 mg, I felt a calmness like never before. The first couple of weeks or so I felt a little zoned out, perhaps more depressed seeming. Looking back, I think my depression was left on its own. It took a couple of weeks to improve that, but it did. I was on it for 2 years before weaning off due to weight gain and thinking I was better. I fell back into severe depression and panic. I went back on it, tried to wean again. Same response. A third time put me in the hospital. Seven years later, I still have to take meds, but nothing has helped since Paxil."

• 185...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2016

"Very good medication. I took it, and in 3 days my mood improved. Also, I found myself being more social, joking around a lot more, but it also made me very hyper and extremely talkative. Now I'm on the road to recovery."

• Lol...
• May 17, 2013

"I had been placed on depression pill upon depression pill, and I seemed to be on an emotional roller coaster. Then, I was put on 20 mg Paxil. I have been on it now for almost four years, and it has helped me through some down times. I was able to get through the past years and am so grateful for it."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2012

"While this medicine may not be for everyone, it's helped me immensely. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I was having intense mood swings where I'd alternate between being so anxious I couldn't sleep for days and then so depressed I couldn't get myself out of bed in the morning. I felt like I didn't matter anymore and that I could stay in bed all day since no one would realize I wasn't there. I started out on 10mg of Paxil for 4 days before increasing to 20mg. After a few weeks the effects started to wear off and I fell into a deep depression, so my dosage increased to 30mg a day. I take it before bed, and all my insomnia problems have gone away. It's done wonders for me. I have my life back."

• 4UB...
• June 26, 2008

"I have chronic mild depression and have been on Paroxetine for 5 years, and it has the least side effects. I tried Prozac, Effexor, Wellbutrin, and Lexapro. With Lexapro and Wellbutrin, I had horrible insomnia, I was up all night. With Paroxetine (Paxil), I sleep like a baby."

• buc...
• July 20, 2010

"I was severely depressed before deciding to try this medication. I recently graduated (May 10) with my second B.S. I am also a mother. I knew before that I wasn't happy like I should be. I never, ever, was proud of my accomplishments. It was difficult for me to do daily tasks and play with my daughter. I was never happy. When I graduated with my bio degree, I sunk really low, the weight above my head felt like a building was being held on top of me. A friend suggested depression. I decided to talk to my doctor about it, and we gave Paxil a try. I felt better almost immediately. Within 1 week, I can honestly say the weight was gone, and I felt better than I have in a REALLY long time. It has changed my life! Highly recommend!"

• Anonymous
• June 30, 2008

"I've been on Paxil for 2 weeks and can already notice a difference. I've been suffering from depression for 3 years now. I've tried Lexapro, Zoloft, and Effexor, and none of them really worked for me. I'm feeling optimistic about Paxil. If you suffer from severe depression, even feeling a little bit better makes a huge difference."

• rma...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 15, 2012

"If you read the other reviews, they are all correct in saying you must NEVER stop taking this medication suddenly. Coming off this medicine was one of the most difficult things. You must do it very slowly and possibly add some other medications to ease the side effects. It's so important to have a good doctor to guide you."

• Mon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 1, 2017

"I have been taking 10 mg of Paxil for over 20 years and began taking it after surgical menopause in my late 30s. Having dealt with depression/anxiety on and off since I was young, this really transformed my life. My career was very demanding, and I was able to have a successful career until retirement a few years ago. I am a professional who worked under very strenuous circumstances, and without this medication, I could probably not have done so. I did not gain weight but have been an exerciser most of my adult life, which, incidentally, also helps a great deal with depression. Everyone is different, and so is their reaction to medications. This is why it is so important to have a doctor who continues to follow you."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2019

"Listen! Depression is the evil period! Paxil helped me treat my depression, but as soon as I determined my symptoms of depression were due to ADHD, I decided to get off of it. It's been like living in the depths of a dark pit. Paxil helps you but destroys you. Please, please, please, please, please weigh your options. I've been on it for a while, and getting off of it is WORSE! I can and can't suggest this medication or any antidepressant. I urge you to determine what is causing your depression and treat that underlying problem. It will save you from these types of medication that will develop a strong dependence, and the minute you do not need them and decide to go off them, it's going to be an absolute WAR! It is possible, stay strong, stay positive. Always get second opinions, never assume because you owe it to your life. Keep your head up, follow your gut instincts, and it will all work out for the best!"

• Mis...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 22, 2015

"I've taken 40 mg of Paxil for anxiety and depression for 14 years, and it was life-changing. Slowly, it hasn't been as effective, and recently I felt as though I hadn't been taking anything at all. Now I'm back to where I was before Paxil and feeling like an emotional mess. My doctor just increased my Paxil to 50 mg, and then if that doesn't work, she may have me try something else. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this?"

• wes...
• February 2, 2014

"I've used Paxil when I was in my 20s for depression and anxiety. Paxil worked great for me. Side effects were loss of appetite for 2 weeks and taking long to ejaculate, which I loved this side effect. Through the years, I have been on and off Paxil, with it working for me every time, but I noticed as I got into my 30s it made me very drowsy when taking it. Of all my time taking Paxil, I have never taken it for more than 3 months. I experienced the brain zaps once only when I used it for the first time. Never had a problem going off Paxil since that first time. I would recommend Paxil for depression and definitely anxiety. However, the last time I took it in my 40s, it was causing me stomach problems and made my throat feel scratchy all the time."

• Lil...
• January 11, 2016

"I'm 21 years of age, and up to now, I've been taking 20 mg for the past 9 months. Since I was 16 or so, I've suffered from, at least in the beginning, what some may call 'smiling' depression, and what followed was chronic depression in my 20s. At 17-18 years of age, I participated in cognitive behavioral therapy (coping mechanisms). I suffered frequent panic/anxiety attacks, suicidal thoughts, etc. From 19-21, I went to college. Chronic depression hit hard, and they put me on 20 mg Paxil. I have never felt better in my life. Usually, it is difficult to realize when one is in such a state, and now that I can see things 'clearly,' I've excelled in school and in other social conditions. In Europe, the Gov't produces Paxil without a brand name. Cheap."