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I was prescribed Paroxetine in August 2007 for depression and have been very satisfied with the results. Granted, Paroxetine does not make my issues disappear, rather, stabilizes my mood swings to help me cope with my problems. I feel a lot better and happier with myself, eat better, sleep soundly and am trying new activities that were once just to hard to deal with.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/9/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I only started taking it yesterday.

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shelly | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/3/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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first time I took the medication I took 20mg, I could not even get out of bed, I felt so weak and the doctor told me to take half well it was better,but now I'm having trouble breathing so overall this did'nt work for me.

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Nanakeet | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/30/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medicine for nearly ten yrs. It has helped me to stop having panic attacks, if I do have one it is really mild and goes away fast and I can continue on with my daily activity. I can sleep better and I have put on about 20 lbs but that doesn't matter to me just as long as I don't have a panic attack.

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live it | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/21/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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Paxil 20 mg. Always works great. It organizes my mind. Takes away obsessive thoughts, clears the webs of negative thought. I have taken it 3x for a year each time. Each time I gained 20 pounds. One time I exercised daily for 60 min and didn't lose weight. Takes away libido completly. I take this in an emergency (very stressed, panicky, paranoid,insomnia and depressed). I'm familiar w/ zaps.....careful when getting on and off...you need a week to chill out w/ the withdrawel. I'm not afraid of the crazy withdrawel symptoms so I usually get off quickly and ride the craziness....not for the faint of heart.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/18/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been on this drug for about a week and I'm unfortunately reacting badly to it. I'm feeling more depressed than I was before I started it at times. Though I do have times where I feel great. That means I'm in that small percentage of the people who take it that have a bad reaction to it. That doesn't mean that you will though so don't be scared to take it. This was just my experience with it.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/11/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 3.3
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Helped with the anxiety, but hard to get off of. I was only on 30 mg, reduced to 20, now I am getting light headed and feeling "brain zaps".

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/10/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking (Paroxetine) for nearly 2 years. First had issues adjusting to the medication. Found it helped me deal with everyday issues. Just recently dicussed with my dr. wanted to discontinue taking. I will note I have experienced side effects trying to stop taking it. Not bad effects headaches, fuzzy head and trouble sleeping

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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Dont take this, ,Ive been on it for about a month, I have trouble urinating, loss of sex interest, Ive decreased in sexual performance, and cant sleep worth a crap

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/6/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I'm taking this drug for depression (8 Weeks) but I don't feel a comfort level, I still fight my depression and I would not recommend it.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
3/4/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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Although everyone's tolerance is different, after being on this medication for a month, I didn't feel any difference in the way I felt. A month is a long time when you're trying to do the right thing to feel better.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I started taking this medication for depression and anxiety. I took it for three days before i stoped taking it. In those three days i was so nauscious and dizzy that i couldn't walk around, and i had hot flashes and tingling all over my body. This medication may work for other people, because everyone reacts to things differently, but i had a horrible experience with it and would not recomend it.

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2/18/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/17/2008
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 3.0
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This med has helped decrease the number of anxiety attacks, however through all of the SSRIS I have tried, they have all caused urinary problems, such as bladder pain and frequency, Has this happened to anyone else? Im thinking of trying Wellbutrin, any suggestions?

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Ang | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/28/2008
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 2.0
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I took it for 3 days and was in a constant state of anxiety, more fear than before I tried it, and I couldn't eat. We are all different, and as for me I could not stand how it made me feel, and I didn't want to continue on it just to "get over the hump".

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/21/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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i think i need a higher dose

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butcheran | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/20/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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HC | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/18/2008
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 3.3
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I take the medicine for extreme anxiety. It has helped with mood problems, keeping attention in class, and sleeping. However, my main problem is trouble breathing. The medicine did calm it down but I still have attacks especially as I settle down to go to sleep at night.

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jsshreveport | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/13/2008
Condition: Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
Overall rating 3.0
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Although it helped me in the beginning, the anxiety from gaining over 60 lbs outweighed the benefits.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I was prescribed Paroxetine in August 2007 for depression and have been very satisfied with the results. Granted, Paroxetine does not make my issues disappear, rather, stabilizes my mood swings to help me cope with my problems. I feel a lot better and happier with myself, eat better, sleep soundly and am trying new activities that were once just to hard to deal with.

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lisa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/25/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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it has helped my depression tremendously

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