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Paroxetine for Social Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle

Paroxetine has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 108 reviews for the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Paroxetine

  • Lucia
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 7, 2014

"Prozac and Paxil have saved my sanity."

10 / 10
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  • DUNK
  • May 10, 2009

"I have been taking Paxil now for 9 years. I have thanked my doctor and I have had much luck and success with controlling my social anxiety and panic disorders. Great medication for me."

10 / 10
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  • DeanBNE
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 17, 2021

Paxil (paroxetine) "Works quite well but it will induce fatigue if you have CYP2d6 enzyme problems"

6 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Still...
  • March 27, 2020

Paxil (paroxetine) "Every medicine is different and it also depends on what else are you taking with this medication.."

8 / 10
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  • axer
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 27, 2019

Paxil (paroxetine) "Not for social phobia. Makes anxiety much worst. Nightmare Couldn't sleep an hour after it,."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 26, 2019

Paxil CR (paroxetine) "Made my anxiety worse. I couldn't function at work or life in general."

1 / 10
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  • Cassini
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 2, 2019

"I do not know how many here claim that it changes their life! It did nothing for me, it was just a waisting of time and money."

2 / 10
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  • axden
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 26, 2019

"Awful drug it nearly killed me. Avoid in all cost. The problem for me was huuuge panic attacks , sleep one hour / per day dizziness , depression .,,."

1 / 10
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  • Ayush...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 7, 2018

"I was on this medication first 12.5mg then up to 25mg. It's doesn't work for my SAD. Everyone is different for me Mirtazapine worked in an awesome way."

4 / 10
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  • Anna
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 5, 2024

"At first, no difference just made me feel tired. After six weeks, the sun began to shine and the sky was blue, my anxiety/depression lifted. Made life better for me."

9 / 10
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