Paroxetine for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews
Brand names: Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle
Paroxetine has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 10 reviews for the treatment of Postmenopausal Symptoms. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Paroxetine
- ADELO
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 21, 2018
Paxil (paroxetine) "I am now 8 months on paxil for hot flashes and it has been a changing time in my life since I got off Prempro 4 years ago. I am a different person who does not over react and I feel better than I did for 30 years on HRT. I exercise at the Y 5 days a week and I sleep 7 hours a night. Sex life is still good at 74 years of age. I'm happy and living the dream."
- Jgfb
- February 3, 2018
Paxil (paroxetine) "Was prescribed Paxil for postmenopausal hot flashes and anxiety. Though it did not completely stop all my hot flashes, it greatly reduced them, making my life bearable. I also have had a lot of anxiety/ social and generalized. Being on this drug, I notice that I have much less anxiety. Overall, I have felt much better on Paxil and have had no troublesome side effects, knock wood."
Frequently asked questions
- SSRI’s vs SNRI’s - What's the difference between them?
- What are some common side effects of antidepressants?
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 13, 2020
Paxil (paroxetine) "I was given Paxil 20 mg for night sweats at bedtime by my OBGYN after my hysterectomy. My medical doctor increased it to 40 mg about a year ago because I had been experiencing more night sweats. Taking Paxil was the worst thing for me. I was so depressed I am surprised I’m still here. My doctor weaned me off of it in about 2 weeks. It should be completely out of my system in about another week or two. I already feel like a new person. I wake up happy, I’m finally putting myself first, I stay happy. My sleep is better. I don’t take anything now. If I start having them after not taking the Paxil I will live with them. I will never be put on anything like this again. It was so bad! To think I thought I was taking this pill for night sweats and didn’t even know it was an antidepressant until my daughter told me a few weeks back."
- Adelo
- December 5, 2017
Paxil (paroxetine) "Still having hot flashes at 73. Used Prempro for 30 years but doctors would no longer Script it. 4 months now on 10mg Paxil and loving it. Had some minor GI issues but nothing serious. I'm happy without hot flashes and I seem to have a better out"
Are you taking this medicine?
- so hot
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 24, 2016
Brisdelle (paroxetine) "I have been on Brisdelle for 3 yrs now at first it was the wonder drug.. hot flashes gone and I didnt want to kill anybody...but now I think its not working as well... But I decided to look up the side effects recently , and found out I have alot of it. the blur vision(fog) frequent bowels, Headaches and joint pain... well my dr is taking me off of it ..."
- Eli...
- August 16, 2016
Paxil (paroxetine) "51yo healthy female. Minor pre menopausal signs periodic mood swings, tiredness. Prescribed Paxil 10 mgs. Severe bouts of exhaustion, heart palpitations, breathing anomalies, sexual disfunction, felt like zombie. Slept 2 days. Quit meds day 6. 16 days from quitting feel horrible. Severely depressed, anxious, tired, (never have felt anxious or depressed prior). Still sleep too much, experience outrageous wildly abnormal mood swings, have neglected my work, my house, my pets, my friends & exercise (was running 5 miles daily prior, now do nothing) Still experience breathing abnormalities. Better each day yet unable to function normally. Life & business in ruins, cry constantly. Nightmarish experience. Feel like I may never be the same again."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 23, 2017
"I have been off and on this for over ten years. I will go years taking it and then go through the long weaning off period go about six months symptom free, then it starts all over after doing this 3 times I have resolved myself to my doctors advice to stay on it till I am done with menopause. No complaints though it has been a great keeps me at my normal self I just hate taking any Medication.So don't suffer really it is not something you can control.It is a true chemical imbalance and Paxil rebalances you. it does take a few weeks when you begin. I did have terrible dry mouth and zero appetite for a month but then everything adjusted and it has been a blessing. You are never alone reach out get help and GOD bless <3"
- Little...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 29, 2017
Paxil (paroxetine) "I was on Prempro for 30 years after menopause at 40. Dr said get off it so 4 years ago weaned off it and the hot flashes started and have continued for 4 years. Now my new doctor recommended Paxil 10 mg and it has really helped me. I never was depressed but anxious and it seemed to bring on the heat."
- Excru...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 14, 2017
Paxil (paroxetine) "In July 2011 I had a complete hysterectomy, throwing me into spontaneous menopause. The hot flashes and night sweats were excruciating but, hormones of any kind made me completely crazy. I was so happy when I discovered Paxil. I started out on the lowest dose which has been increased over the years yo 60 mg a day. Three and a half weeks ago I called in for a refill but I didn't have any left. It took me three weeks to get in to see my doctor. I refused to go back on it because of the withdrawals I am still experiencing. First, all I did was sleep. Then, I started experiencing severe joint pain. After three weeks, I am starting to feel slightly better. I now just feel like I have the worst case of the flu and arthritis."
- PAULAD
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 9, 2017
Paxil (paroxetine) "When I first started taking this It was for pre-menopause I was put on Paxel for hot flashes and night sweats because they were so bad I was having that nearly 50 to 60 hot flashes a day. I now have them about 20 times a day that's on a good day. I cannot take anything with hormones due to a genetic disorder that I have. "
- Angel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 12, 2022
"I have been on HRT’s for 30 years since ovarian cancer at 31 and a complete hysterectomy. I weaned myself off the Estrace over the last 6 months and Feb 1 the symptoms started hot flashes every 15 minutes day and night. Mood swings, no sleep. The dr put me on Paxil 10 mg 3 weeks ago. I completely lost my appetite have lost 10 pounds(only weighed 90) and have constant diarrhea sometimes with out warning. I sleep 12-14 hours a night. The only positive thing is the hot flashes have subsided to 6-8 a day. I’m going to have to find something without side effects that will work for me."
Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.
More about paroxetine
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (1,514)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- Patient tips
- During pregnancy
- Support group
- Drug class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- Breastfeeding
- En español
Patient resources
- Paroxetine drug information
- Paroxetine Controlled-Release Tablets
- Paroxetine Capsules
- Paroxetine Suspension
- Paroxetine Tablets
Other brands
Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle, Pexeva
Professional resources
- PARoxetine monograph
- Paroxetine (FDA)
- Paroxetine Capsules (FDA)
- Paroxetine ER (FDA)
- Paroxetine Oral Suspension (FDA)
Other brands
Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle, Pexeva
Paxil (paroxetine) "I have been on 10 mg of the generic of Paxil for post menopausal symptoms for 2 months and I have noticed significant improvement in my conditions. My sex drive as of today, is not effected, however it takes more time to reach orgasm. I've stopped stressing out severely and only have controlled concern over what I would have considered upsetting matters. My anxiety/panic attacks used to last for days and I felt as if I lost myself....Those horrible feelings are now gone. My hot flashes have lessened and I sleep much better. My personality has not changed in a negative way, in fact, I am more pleasant to be around. I used to yell at my kids and husband every weekend, so I'm thinking I should have started taking this medicine a long time ago"