Paxil for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2018

"After the birth of my daughter, probably within hours, I experienced a panic attack. Months later, I was still having them every week, feeling worried and anxious about everything, having irrational thoughts that just wouldn’t budge. That’s when I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety. I was prescribed Paxil (paroxetine 10 mg). I would cry every day before that, but it did kind of help with my crying spells. However, for my anxiety, I feel like it got worse. I know they say to give it 4-6 weeks, I gave it 5 1/2 on 10 mg. Side effects in the first 2 weeks were constant yawning and feeling heavy-eyed, similar to what allergies feel like in the eyes, and increased appetite, which was better than not eating at all. I did still have panic attacks and down days. So, I didn’t think it was the right fit for me and switched to something else."

• Anonymous
• February 3, 2011

"For the most part, I would have to say that Paxil saved my life. I suffered from severe panic attacks, several a day, for years. I've been on every antidepressant and anxiolytic out there, but none helped like Paxil. I have been on it for 12 years now. The side effects that I have dealt with are an 80-pound weight gain over the period I have been on it. I crave food and carbs constantly. I yawn often throughout the day and experience fatigue that can get drop-dead tired around the time of my menses. I, too, have tried to get off of Paxil many times, only to suffer severe withdrawal symptoms."

• Zab...
• September 10, 2009

"Didn't do much for my panic episodes, even at 80 mgs a day. What it did do is make me not care about sex, even years after taking them. And it made my emotions numb, I couldn't cry at a funeral for a beloved family member when I knew I should have been hysterical."

• Med...
• January 12, 2012

"I took Paxil for 10 years. Started on 20 mg and had intense anxiety, confusion, panic. Doctor insisted it was all in my head. Therapist told me to cut the dose in half. Felt somewhat better. Went up to 20 mg after a few months and began to get brain zaps. A close friend told me I had lost my personality. Slept 10-14 hours a night and frustrated my partner because of sleeping, no sex drive, and no ability to feel sexual pleasure. Effects of alcohol intensified-passed out from 2 drinks or became over-emotional. Tapered from 20 mg to 0 slowly over the 10 years. Each tiny decrease resulted in a ~2-week period of increased anxiety. I think overall it numbed the panic, but CBT therapy and getting older may have been more or similarly effective."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2024

"I started Paxil about 11 weeks ago. It was rough in the beginning because I was coming off Celexa at the time, which helped my depression but not my anxiety and intrusive thoughts. My doctor started me on Paxil 20mg, and I didn't notice a big difference until 8 weeks on it. I feel I can do things and not be stuck in my head worrying like I was. I feel more relaxed. With other antidepressants, I had trouble sleeping but never had a problem with this one. The only side effects I had on this one are some sexual side effects, but it's helping me, so I'm not too concerned right now about it. I used to worry about my health a lot, but it has been a lot better since this medication has kicked in. It's given me more energy and motivation to go out, walk, and explore. Give it a try!"

• Anonymous
• February 14, 2011

"I've been experiencing panic attacks for over a year. At first, I thought maybe it was a phase that would pass, but they have become constant and are really affecting my life. My doctor prescribed a 10mg dosage for the first 2 weeks, then 20mg from then on, and I take them before bed. I've been on it for a week and 3 days and am experiencing headaches, and when I wake up too fast, I feel like the room is moving and I can't focus my vision. Hopefully, the side effects go away and I can experience the benefits. I've been reading lots of different opinions, mostly about the withdrawal symptoms. I'm 18, so I don't want to be hooked on it forever. Then again, if it helps my panic disorder and doesn't cause any major health issues, why not?"

• Ham...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2024

"So, it's been 2 months that I am taking Paxil for my panic disorder. I'm taking 10mg. All panics stopped. Nothing at all. But sometimes I feel, 'Oh no, I'm gonna panic now.' It's just a thought, not happening. I used to take Asentra. I did a stupid thing and I did come off it by myself from 150mg to 0. I start feeling unreal, dream world, blurry vision and of course, panic attacks. I still have those dream feelings, but not like before. The only side effects that are bothering me are feeling sleepy and sleeping a lot."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

"I used Paxil medication for about 8 weeks for anxiety and panic attacks. I promised myself I would come back and write a review because I needed so much reassurance that I would feel better. Overall, my anxiety and panic attacks decreased quite a bit. It also helped me sleep. Almost was down to no panic attacks after the start-up side effects passed. (Around the 4-week mark, I noticed the changes). However, I had some side effects that made me have to change medications. I became very forgetful and felt 'dumb' and spaced out at times. Very drowsy in the morning, but it helped me sleep a lot (oh, how I miss sleeping that well!) It was such a nice break from so much anxiety and panic, but because I work in healthcare, I knew it wouldn't be good for me as I need my thinking to be sharp. If I had a different career, I probably would have stayed on it. I also had a lot of constipation. Overall, this is a great drug for anxiety. Some side effects not ideal for some people!"

• Doc...
• April 29, 2008

"Paxil (Paroxetine) did absolutely nothing for my chronic major panic disorder. I took 1 - 10 mg tablet every morning in high school in homeroom. I had to leave school almost every day in the middle of my senior year. That is when the panic hit me. I took it for 8 months and still nothing. My doctor then put me on 0.25 mg of Xanax (Alprazolam). It stopped the panic! The only problem was Alprazolam is too short-acting, so I was switched to Klonopin (Clonazepam). THANK GOD! IT SAVED MY LIFE!"

• ego...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2021

"Unfortunately, I was started on this at the highest dose. I have no idea why. The nurse even said I shouldn't be on 40 mg to start, but it was a doctor in a crisis center that I saw for 5 minutes. After I started taking it, I had the worst panic attack I have ever experienced, and I was hyperventilating and almost passed out. So, I stopped taking it and was scared to take any antidepressants after that, although I have suffered from severe depression and anxiety. So, it wasn't for me. I just started taking Lamotrigine for depression and propranolol for anxiety. It is really helping. So, this might be an alternative for anyone that experienced what I did."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2021

"Started on Oct. 14, 2021, to take Paxil 10 mg. I’ve been dealing with panic attacks since 2014, but never got medication for it till now. For the first week on it has been a rollercoaster. First 2 days I was doing fine, till Sunday I started to have a feeling of coldness in the back of my head that went down my whole body, palpitations, dizziness, and a headache. I got scared that I even called my mom. Those symptoms followed up the next day. Tuesday I felt like I was choking to a point that I had a panic attack. My body felt numb and cold. I was sweating a lot too. Thank God we got home. On Wednesday I felt emotionless and went to the doctor to let her know the side effects. She said they can put me on another medication, but I said no. I didn’t want to go through another symptom, so I stuck with Paxil. Now I woke up to shortness of breath and again had a panic attack. I felt chest pain, headache, and trouble sleeping. And I have the common side effects. Just hope for the best!"

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2010

"I had extreme anxiety at first-time intercourse with a new partner. Mainly happened with girls I liked the most. Read Paxil delays ejaculation, so I asked the doctor and gave it a try. 20 mg per day. It works a little too well. Effects do wear off, so I just use it when needed."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2016

"I suffer from debilitating panic attacks. Just 10 mg of Paxil works wonders. I've tried almost every SSRI out there, but Paxil is the only one that works. Nothing else can touch my panic."

• Ric...
• September 29, 2011

"I have suffered with panic all my life. Since taking Paxil, I don't have them. If you run out, the panic comes back. I've heard bad things about Paxil, but it saved my life, so it's worth it."

• Anonymous
• September 17, 2011

"Paxil has helped me live again."

• Jul...
• January 4, 2017

"Been on Paxil for about a month, and I feel great. I'm on 20 mg but may need to go higher, I'm not at 100%."

• Mmm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2021

"The best medicine for panic disorder with agoraphobia."

• Bru...
• September 14, 2011

"Panic attacks are greatly reduced, depression persists."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2020

"I don't feel good on this medicine, I have panic attacks and headaches."

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2019

"I was given Paxil as an alternative to a benzo. Within a day, I was hallucinating and shaking uncontrollably, and dry retching. I quit cold turkey after two days. Take it from me, do NOT take Paxil!"

• Kal...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 1, 2017

"I have buzzing in my ears, very annoying, also find it hard to sleep. Yet when I do sleep, I can sleep for 10 or 11 hours."

• BoD...
• July 28, 2013

"I took it for anxiety, panic disorder, and depression. Made me suicidal."

• Nou...
• June 3, 2009

"This treatment isn't for everyone. It gave me hallucinations and headaches."

• Ran...
• January 24, 2010

"I took Paxil for three years from age fifteen to age eighteen, and it helped, until I mixed it with Sudafed one night."

• Lis...
• January 19, 2018

"When I first started taking this, I almost stopped because I seemed really out of it, and I was having problems in the bedroom."