Paxil for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)
Paxil has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 94 reviews for the treatment of Panic Disorder. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Paxil
- 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 (paroxantine 10 mg). I would cry everyday before that but it did kinda 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 where 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 ."
- Belly...
- 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 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 he sharp. If I had a different career 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!"
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- 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 10mg dosage for the first 2 weeks then 20mg from then on and I take them before bed. I been on it for a week and 3days and experiencing headaches and when I wake up to 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?"
- 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 doctor and gave it a try. 20mgs per day. It works a little too well. Effects do wear off, so I just use it when needed."
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- egogo...
- 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 suffer 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."
- Shawnee
- 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!"
- Minmin
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 21, 2021
"Started on Oct.14 2021 to take Paxil 10mg, I’ve been dealing with panic attacks since 2014, but never got a 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 on my head, that went down my whole body, palpitations, dizziness and a headache. I got scared that I even called my mom. Those symptoms follow up the next day. Tuesday I felt like I was choking to a point that 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 wanted to go through another symptoms so I stick with Paxil. Now I woke up to shortness of breath, and again had a panic attack that I felt chest pain, headache and trouble sleeping. And I have the common side effects. Just hope for the best!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 15, 2013
"I have been taking Paxil for 3 years now. It has helped me very much. I'm 21 years old and have had no side effects from it. I'm glad to feel normal again. Without Paxil I would be an emotional wreck."
- 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."
- Ricas...
- 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 its worth it."
- Anonymous
- September 17, 2011
"Paxil has helped me live again."
- Jules
- 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%"
- Anonymous
- October 3, 2011
"Miracle pill."
- Dontu...
- 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!"
- BoDro
- July 28, 2013
"I took it for anxiety, panic disorder & depression. Made me suicidal."
- Mmmm
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 29, 2021
"The best medicine for panic disorder with agoraphobia"
- Anonymous
- July 2, 2017
"Lifesaver drug!!!"
- Juot
- October 18, 2016
"Works awesome!"
- Bruzer
- September 14, 2011
"Panic attacks are greatly reduced, depression persists."
- Maggan
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 14, 2020
"I don't feel good on this medicine, I have panic attacks and headaches."
- Kalgje
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 1, 2017
"I have buzzing in ears, very annoying also find it hard to sleep. Yet when I do sleep I can sleep for 10 or 11 hour"
- Nouchka
- June 3, 2009
"This treatment isn't for everyone. It gave me hallucinations and headaches."
- Randy...
- 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."
- Lisaj
- 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 "
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"Paxil (Paroxetine) did absolutely nothing for my Chronic Major Panic Disorder. I took 1 - 10mg tablet every morning in high school in homeroom. I had to leave school almost every day 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 0.25mg 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!"