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Gary2140 · 04-25-2006, 09:28 AM

I've been on Paxil for a while and I noticed it works fairly well.

Anybody else experience positve results with Paxil?

***Morning Glory*** · 04-28-2006, 03:01 AM

Hi Gary,

I haven't tried Paxil because I'm afraid of the withdrawal coming off of it, but it is commonly used for anxiety and works well for many people.

OVERIT · 04-29-2006, 11:11 AM

I started on Paxil CR. I orignally went on it for panic attacks.

For a while, they took the CR off of the market and I was on regular Paxil. Could not tell a lot of differenc.

I am now back on the Paxil CR.

It works great for anxiety and panic attacks, but I am thinking about changing to something more for depression.

Ang

Bozo · 05-03-2006, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary2140

I've been on Paxil for a while and I noticed it works fairly well.

Anybody else experience positve results with Paxil?

Does Paxil help with depression?

Bozo · 05-03-2006, 06:45 PM

Answers a lot of questions concerning the drug Paxil:

http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/

KatieRose · 05-26-2006, 01:18 PM

I was on paxil, but had an allergic reaction to it.

KatieRose

1Marty · 05-26-2006, 09:35 PM

I used to take that stuff, worked OK for anxiety, but I just couldn't stand the sexal side effects. And like Morning Glory mentioned, quiting this drug is tough. Lots of withdrawal problems. I had to taper off for weeks.

Live · 05-26-2006, 10:05 PM

I was prescribed it before. But the point seems to be to me...if it works for you then YAY! Right now I am on Lexapro. And trazadone. Joke....name an antidepressant I haven't been on! LOL
It did help me. But now, we have found a different combo that works better for me. We are all different.

tryingtolive · 06-01-2006, 10:59 AM

I am taking it. It is week 3 for me. I am still hoping things get better. I notice maybe a slight difference.

amymarie · 06-01-2006, 11:19 AM

I love paxil...it does work...for me anyway.

Eagle1 · 06-01-2006, 08:29 PM

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Lexapro. And trazadone

Really?? If I take one Tradone... I am sleeping.

Wellbutrin is the best med for depression to me. I take Celexa also.

trancedeviate · 06-15-2006, 09:18 AM

Paxil worked pretty well for my anxiety.. but I as well couldnt stand the sexual side effects, and the withdrawal off Paxil is absolutely horrible. Even when tapering off, it was severely disturbing symptoms. I noticed these "electric shock" feelings going off in my brain every 10 seconds (literally) for about a week and a half, that was the worst of it.

Overall the drug is good... but man, what a withdrawal.

Salsa · 07-14-2006, 08:50 PM

I was on Paxil for about a year, and while it seemed to help a slight bit with the anxiety, I had put on weight from it. Getting off was HELL!!!!! I was suicidal and irrational (and very aware of it at the same time!).....I had to go on several other meds while tapering off. It was one of the scariest things I've ever been through. Never again will I ever take another SSRI...that's honestly how scary it was!

TONYTEXAS · 07-15-2006, 06:07 PM

I was on it for about a year and I guess it worked well, I didnt have anxiety I can recall but I also weight trained daily. Recently Ive been on lexapro for about a year and my anxiety got real bad lately, so they switched me to cymbalta and it didnt help and then zoloft and that didnt help. Now back on the paxil cr 37.5 and hopefully it helps. I cant live with these attacks.

Jwife22 · 07-24-2006, 09:42 AM

I am glad I found this....my husband is on Paxil now....this Thursday will be 2 weeks......did any of you have the initial side effects? How long did it take for you to be able to level out once you did start taking it?

MKM · 07-24-2006, 01:06 PM

I was on paxil for a death in the family after I had struggled dealing with it for over a year or more. It did actually help with that a lot. It is actually quite good for severe grief.

I have mixed feelings about this drug, but I must admit I did not use it wisely.

This was years ago and they probably warn people not to do this but I was assured this was a quite safe drug and I 'floated' the dosage - I would go up if I thought I was having more stress or needed calming.

That was very stupid for me to do that. I was on about 50 milligrams and one or two days in a row took 70 milligrams.

When I decided to taper off this drug (in 6 weeks time) it was tougher because I was on a higher dose. I also tapered way too fast too.

My stepmom had an allergic reaction to it and tried lexapro and likes that,
my aunt settled on liking Celexa (sp).

I know they both take the lowest possible dosages which is quite wise because then not quite so daunting to taper off of.

MKM · 07-24-2006, 01:09 PM

I should add that the two family members mentioned have not intention of tapering off their anti depressant as they feel so good with it they plan on being on it indefinitely.

They don't ever plan to taper at this point.

04-25-2006, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gary2140 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 39	Anyone else on Paxil? I've been on Paxil for a while and I noticed it works fairly well. Anybody else experience positve results with Paxil?

05-03-2006, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bozo On The Bus Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brattleboro, Vt. Posts: 475	Helpful Website Concerning Paxil Answers a lot of questions concerning the drug Paxil: http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/ __________________ Signature made by my son Alex.

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1Marty Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: God's Grace Posts: 689	I used to take that stuff, worked OK for anxiety, but I just couldn't stand the sexal side effects. And like Morning Glory mentioned, quiting this drug is tough. Lots of withdrawal problems. I had to taper off for weeks. __________________ Marty

05-26-2006, 10:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,310 Blog Entries: 5	I was prescribed it before. But the point seems to be to me...if it works for you then YAY! Right now I am on Lexapro. And trazadone. Joke....name an antidepressant I haven't been on! LOL It did help me. But now, we have found a different combo that works better for me. We are all different. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

06-01-2006, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
amymarie No more hostages Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston Posts: 788	I love paxil...it does work...for me anyway. __________________ recovery begins with a willingness to do whatever it takes... and for me that means WHATEVER it takes...

04-28-2006, 03:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Morning Glory* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 9,969 Blog Entries: 2	Hi Gary, I haven't tried Paxil because I'm afraid of the withdrawal coming off of it, but it is commonly used for anxiety and works well for many people.

04-29-2006, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
OVERIT Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Good Ole' Rocky Top! Posts: 3,540	I started on Paxil CR. I orignally went on it for panic attacks. For a while, they took the CR off of the market and I was on regular Paxil. Could not tell a lot of differenc. I am now back on the Paxil CR. It works great for anxiety and panic attacks, but I am thinking about changing to something more for depression. Ang

05-26-2006, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
KatieRose Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 170	I was on paxil, but had an allergic reaction to it. KatieRose

06-01-2006, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
tryingtolive Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: No. VA Posts: 167	I am taking it. It is week 3 for me. I am still hoping things get better. I notice maybe a slight difference.

06-15-2006, 09:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
trancedeviate Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Carmel, NY Posts: 3	Paxil worked pretty well for my anxiety.. but I as well couldnt stand the sexual side effects, and the withdrawal off Paxil is absolutely horrible. Even when tapering off, it was severely disturbing symptoms. I noticed these "electric shock" feelings going off in my brain every 10 seconds (literally) for about a week and a half, that was the worst of it. Overall the drug is good... but man, what a withdrawal. __________________ Life is not measured by the amount of breaths you take, But by the moments that take your breath away.

07-14-2006, 08:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Salsa Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 75	I was on Paxil for about a year, and while it seemed to help a slight bit with the anxiety, I had put on weight from it. Getting off was HELL!!!!! I was suicidal and irrational (and very aware of it at the same time!).....I had to go on several other meds while tapering off. It was one of the scariest things I've ever been through. Never again will I ever take another SSRI...that's honestly how scary it was!

07-15-2006, 06:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
TONYTEXAS Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: texas Posts: 346	I was on it for about a year and I guess it worked well, I didnt have anxiety I can recall but I also weight trained daily. Recently Ive been on lexapro for about a year and my anxiety got real bad lately, so they switched me to cymbalta and it didnt help and then zoloft and that didnt help. Now back on the paxil cr 37.5 and hopefully it helps. I cant live with these attacks.

07-24-2006, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jwife22 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SC Posts: 1,027	I am glad I found this....my husband is on Paxil now....this Thursday will be 2 weeks......did any of you have the initial side effects? How long did it take for you to be able to level out once you did start taking it?

07-24-2006, 01:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
MKM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 30	I was on paxil for a death in the family after I had struggled dealing with it for over a year or more. It did actually help with that a lot. It is actually quite good for severe grief. I have mixed feelings about this drug, but I must admit I did not use it wisely. This was years ago and they probably warn people not to do this but I was assured this was a quite safe drug and I 'floated' the dosage - I would go up if I thought I was having more stress or needed calming. That was very stupid for me to do that. I was on about 50 milligrams and one or two days in a row took 70 milligrams. When I decided to taper off this drug (in 6 weeks time) it was tougher because I was on a higher dose. I also tapered way too fast too. My stepmom had an allergic reaction to it and tried lexapro and likes that, my aunt settled on liking Celexa (sp). I know they both take the lowest possible dosages which is quite wise because then not quite so daunting to taper off of.

07-24-2006, 01:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
MKM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 30	I should add that the two family members mentioned have not intention of tapering off their anti depressant as they feel so good with it they plan on being on it indefinitely. They don't ever plan to taper at this point.

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