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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nonyabizness | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2015
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 3.0
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This worked pretty good for me but after reading withdrawl problems I decided to bring myself of it. I was on 40mg daily went to 20 for a few days and then just quit. Been off a week. Other than pretty good headache and dizziness not real bad. I would only recommend this for a short term treament as withdrawls look terrible so buyer beware!!
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susie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/9/2015
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 3.3
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was prescribed in the 12.5 strength to help with hot flashes due to change of life
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/1/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Is anyone having skin issues with taking this medication?
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mill | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/10/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Those this medication help pain?
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Trevor H. | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/26/2014
Condition: Extreme Apprehension or Fear of Social Interaction
Overall rating 3.7
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At first, the medication was effective. People noticed a change in me and I noticed a change in myself. After a while, I feel like my body got used to the medication and I don't really feel like it did anything. The one side effect that I noticed was increased sweating. It got to the point where I couldn't even go outside without dripping sweat like someone had poured water on my head. I couldn't go to restaurants without sweating like crazy and having to fan myself the entire meal. I am getting off of it slowly by gradually decreasing the dosage. I have not had any of the side effects of getting off of the drug that I have read on some of the other reviews. I am on a large dose (40 mg) so I came up with a schedule to slowly decrease the dose over the next month. I have already noticed that I do not sweat nearly as much now as when I took the entire dose as prescribed. Because of the sweating, I will not be taking this medication again.Read More Read Less
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sonnetta1 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/26/2014
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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This med cut down the number of panic attacks I was having. Significantly.
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Donna | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/20/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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I don't feel any better I feel worse with this medication, the doctor says I need to use it the rest of my life...Duh? I need another antidepressant not Paxil on 10 MG.
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milddepressive | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/10/2014
Condition: Depression
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Although this medication has been effective for my anxiety, it seems to have lost its benefit in treating my depression, either that or the depression is worse.
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RON | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/5/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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TOO EARLY IN TREATMENT TO SAY
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june | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/1/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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no help easy to use not satisfied
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Tiff | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I yawn alot. My body is usually shaky taking it with my ADHD medicine. I don't think It's helping.. But I just started it.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2014
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 3.0
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now depressed
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/2/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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tinnitis
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/21/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/12/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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Mick | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/16/2014
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
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can make normal hair fall out' had to stop, hair still shedding and I'm not the only one .In fact a lawsuit is in order'
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
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Medication has effectively controlled intense panic attacks that always appeared without warning. Went from starter dose of 10mg to 20 mg. No longer have to rely on Alprazolam.
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Lilybelle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/5/2013
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I have taken paxil for 7 years (30 mg). While I was on it, I felt great. When I decided to quit, my doctor told me to wean myself off over a 2 week period. I actually took more (1 month) and thought I was doing fine. The torture started 2 weeks after being completely off. Dizzy spells, nausea, extremely dry skin mostly on the head, vivid dreams, little sleep because of pain in my legs etc... the dizziness and nausea went on for about month, the pain in the legs is still there at night, just not as severe and of course the depression set back in. That was 4 years ago. Now I'm afraid to try anything else. Certainly not going back on Paxil.Read More Read Less
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