Paroxetine/Paxil Experiences

[Meredyn]

I have tried a few medications - Prozac, Sertraline and Venlafaxine for my severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression and CPTSD.

None have been successful, unfortunately.

Can anyone share any POSITIVE experiences with Paroxetine/Paxil please? I am aware of the withdrawal syndrome etc. so would rather not hear those (already went through hell with Venlafaxine withdrawal on more than one occasion, so I know how these things go).

I will be starting on a low dose of 10mg.

Thank you!❤

[Kat63]

I might not be the best one to help you. In general, I’ve had good results with the SSRIs, including all the ones you mention.

This is what happens with me: I get on a med, and I do fine for two or three years....then it becomes less effective. I tell the doctor about this, and they switch me to a different SSRI.

[Meredyn in reply to Kat63]

That is helpful, Kat - thank you! At least I know they can work......did you like Paxil/Paroxetine whilst you were on it?❤

[Kat63 in reply to Meredyn]

Yes.

[hamp]

Hi Meredyn. I have been on Paroxetine on and off for 15 years and it has been very helpful. I also started on 10mg and currently at 30mg. I do think it is less effective now than when I first started, but I quess that’s to be expected. Best of luck.

[Meredyn in reply to hamp]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Hamp. It's much appreciated! I'm also worried about possible weight gain from it - did you find this to be an issue if you don't mind me asking?❤

[hamp in reply to Meredyn]

Personally, I did not experience weight gain. Also and fortunately, any side effects were mild in my case. Hoping the same for you. Please feel free to reach out if you have other questions. I’m certainly no expert but willing to share what I’ve experienced.

[Frenchy1292]

Hey how you finding paxil after 2 months? I've just started 2 weeks ago and hoping for a good result

[Floored]

I've just started on paroxatene today.Feels like the world slowed down lol super feeling though except the nausea which only lasted 5 hrs. After that it's great. I'm on 20mg