Paroxetine for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2017

"I've been taking paxil 20mg but I just started I'm in five days and I only take 1/2 before bed and at first it was great now I'm still experiencing panic attacks and finding my self crying and seeing and hearing things why did it stop working or what should I do I'm suppose to take 1/2 for seven days then after take the whole one every nite do I need a upper dose or it's not for me IDK what to do some one please let me know what to do"

• KMH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2016

"I am taking 20mg of Paroxetine a day. I have only been taking it for one week but I am starting to feel a lot more positive. I don't feel as tired, I'm not comfort eating and I find myself in a better mood. I understand it has only been a week but I haven't felt this "up" on other SSRI's, my previous one being Sertraline which did not agree with me. My side effects have been a headache (for the first 3 days), constant dry mouth, trouble sleeping through the night, my jaw feels tight and lack of appetite. I also suffer from Trichotillomania, I have still found myself pulling eyelashes. It has only been a week so I hope I continue to improve."

• Lalal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2021

"I’ve been on Paroxetine for about 2 weeks now and I have to say it’s been an experience. I cannot comment on long term use but I would like to share my symptom experience as it’s been a wild ride. Firstly, my anxiety has heightened ten fold, I find myself having panic attacks in public and frequently shaking involuntarily mainly in my hands. I also experienced an extremely tense jaw and facial muscles to the point where it would make me more anxious that I was making weird faces. Generally restless and feel very very weird as if I’m having an outer body experience. I have brief moments of calmness where I feel my anxiety has lessened to an extent where I can deal with it, but then I take it again and symptoms come back. I also experience auditory hallucinations, doctor has told me this is not a normal symptom and may stem from my younger age where I did used to have these severely. She has said that the drug may have triggered them to re appear which is concerning."

• Anxiety...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 13, 2024

"I took paroxetine for 6 years before switching to Sertraline because of bad sexual side effects from Paroxetine. I had GAD and OCD, and 20mg of Paroxetine, which was given to me at the hospital where I was recovering, did alleviate the symptoms quite well and kept me from falling into benzodiazepines addiction that was starting. I started sensing the effect from week 2 and it only kept getting better. I experienced severe constipation and mild nausea at the beginning, which subsided at week 4. No downside to this medication apart from sexual side effects, which are particularly bad and frequent for men and keep one from having romantic and sexual relationships. Its efficacy at low doses for anxiety and OCD sets it apart from the other SSRIs. Make sure to pair your SSRI treatment with CBT with a trusted and kind mental health professional and add in regular physical activity, whichever feels best for you. Remember, anxiety is treatable and you will get better with time."

• bee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2021

"Life-changing. I was terrified of taking psycho-active medication. I was in the darkest place of my life with anxiety and depression when I went for my last resort: medication. My doctor recommended a low dose of paroxetine. It only took 5 days and my mood, outlook, and anxiety went from black to white. This isn't placebo because I was hopeless before it started working. I'm lucky to have a quick response. The 5 days were miserable in terms of my anxiety and mood, but worth it. I can now drive again, leave the house, be alone. I have hope again. The first month I had annoying side effects: brain fog, drowsiness, sleepiness, forgetfulness. After a while it went away. The only side effect I have now is hypersomnia, but I don't mind it at all. I actually read a peer-reviewed article saying people who experience hypersomnia on paroxetine have a better response to the drug."

• Spencer
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2024

Paxil (paroxetine) "Started Paxil June 24th, 2024, and it truly saved my life. Finally at 32 years old, I can truly enjoy my life! Will be on the medication for the rest of my life. I want to thank my mother who wanted me on it. I love you, mother! Just have sleep issues, however, I advise someone with an anxiety disorder to go on medication; talk therapy really doesn’t do anything for a chemical brain imbalance!"

• beckym
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2022

"Paroxetine (40mg) helped me while I was taking it. When I started taking it I was sick for the first 3 weeks, but overall it helped ease my anxiety and depression. I gained 15 kg on it, which was horrible. Also my sex drive disappeared completely, which sucked. Then once I tried to stop taking it (with help from my doctor) it became a literal nightmare. I quit a couple weeks ago and I've been having severe withdrawal symptoms. I have been experiencing severe nausea, non stop, can't keep food down, sweating, brain zaps, overall it feels like I have the worst flu. Now the only options are going back on the meds or switching to a different anti depressant that will eventually have less withdrawal symptoms.. Overall kind of a crappy experience."

• JJ120
• November 11, 2017

"I started taking 20mg 6 weeks ago for depression and horrible anxiety. After 2 weeks I began to feel less anxious and less depressed. My Dr then added 20mg of Latuda . I continue to improve and after 6 weeks my anxiety is minimal and my depression has greatly decreased. This combo has been great. I do experience reduced sex drive though. I hope this dissipates in time. I take both in the evening and sleep great."

• Anxiety
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2014

Paxil (paroxetine) "Paxil is very effective. I struggled with anxiety for a year and Paxil is the only thing that helped."

• Happy...
• January 29, 2009

Paxil (paroxetine) "Paxil is the best thing that has happened to me. Sometimes I wonder if I could be too happy. It's great!"

• Worri...
• April 23, 2010

Paxil (paroxetine) "I'm 15 and have GAD. It got so bad that I missed a month and a half of school in my freshman year. Paxil has helped me so much. I'm able to go to school and function normally."

• tokei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2015

Paxil (paroxetine) "I had anxiety all of my life and I didn't even know it until 2012 and Paxil change my life and now I'm back to my old self. And I only took it for to months thanks for my doctor given it to me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 1, 2020

Paxil (paroxetine) "Trying to come off Paxil must be like coming off heroin! It’s not possible."

• Tmv
• November 24, 2016

Paxil (paroxetine) "I started Paxil a month ago I had no effects.Im on 40mg. It made me feel good after two weeks I was alot happier."

• Steph...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2014

Paxil (paroxetine) "My anxiety sky rocketed while on this medication so much that my doctor prescribed Xanax. I was terrified and unable to sleep for more than a couple hours."

• imoza...
• October 20, 2010

Paxil (paroxetine) "Started Paxil 15 some years ago for anxiety and depression. I'm on the clinical maximum dosage of 75 mg CR. I had no side effects and it has helped me greatly. I also take Xanax."

• ugene
• February 7, 2015

Paxil (paroxetine) "Made me feel like I was floating. Lasted 12-18 hours after each dose. I had to stop it to function at all."

• tkano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 6, 2020

"I've been on paroxetine since 2006 and I am able to live a normal life. I am extremely happy for it, it was my 4th SSRI to try and prev. 3 failed to work."

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

Paxil CR (paroxetine) "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."

• JaneDoe...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 16, 2023

"Muscle spasms at night, mild seizures. Anxiety. Stopped taking this. Now SEVERE Panic Attacks. Mostly housebound, no more driver's license. Wasn't worth it."

• grumpy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 13, 2019

"I've been on Paxil/paroxetine for about 13 years. Its really helped me. I'm 82 years old now and enjoying life."

• Kemz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2018

Paxil CR (paroxetine) "It has truly helped regulate my mood"

• Kumar
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2019

"Excellent for GAD...but my main side effect was low to none desire for sex..."

• Jac
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2022

Paxil (paroxetine) "I took 10 mg Paxil and all it did was make me cry. Terrible feeling. Stopped it and got ok. Went back on Zoloft. Sorry ever tried Paxil."

• xgr
• February 10, 2018

Paxil CR (paroxetine) "I experienced whole body seizures and upper back spasms with this medication."