Paroxetine (Paxil) Forum - Paroxetine

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject: Paroxetine

I have just been put on paroxetine and am not sure if I like it. If any one who has taken before could please let me know how long it took before you felt better and what your side affects were.

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

I have been on paroxetine at the age of 28. I had been suffering from panic attacks, social phobia and depression since the age of 14, had never taken anti-depressants before in my life and the tranquillisers were no bullet cure. In my experience the first two weeks have been the worst. I experienced total insomnia, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, neck cramps and felt light headed. But from day one I stopped crying (yes, I used to cry every day) and gradually, while the side effects became more tollerable, the good bits came in. I started to socialize more, I felt good for the first time since infancy and started to enjoy life again. Now, 8 years on I am still on paroxetine 20mg. I did stop a few times. Every time the illness came back within a few months. Also other things that I did not associate to the illness , such as menstrual disorders and slow digestion came back. At present I am fine on paroxetine, I live a fulfilling life and I am not planning to interrupt the cure any time soon. I hope this helps.

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

I have been taking paroxetine for almost 2 years straight. The worst thing about starting the drug was a headache at the base of my head. It had me in tears some days! not a good start. I persisted and it took a month for the headache to totally disappear. The other side effect for me was a very dry mouth. I kept wanting to drink water, and the sensation never seemed to disappear. It is something I live with. BUT for me, it is a small price to pay to feel 'normal'. I can lead a happy and fulfilling life, and my 'happy pills' are a part of it. It is a very daunting feeling when you are first prescribed these types of tablets and not something anyone should take without serious consideration. If you want any more information, feel free to contact me.

Guest · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am Post subject:

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by momof5: I have just been put on paroxetine and am not sure if I like it. If any one who has taken before could please let me know how long it took before you felt better and what your side affects were. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Hi just read your message. I have just started on Paroxetine and like you am unsure whether i like it or not, i feel constantly tired and sometimes a little dis-orientated, think thats normal but i cant seem to concentrate on anything. I started off taking them with my breakfast and felt tired through the day so switched to taking them before i go to bed but i still feel the same during the day. Are you still on them? Have they done you any good? Please reply x