Started on 50mg when I was 15. 27 years later on 40mg. its been the worst mistake of my tortured life brain zaps convulsions weight gain mood swings headaches suicidal thoughts and the odd spell of insanity
I'm on 20mg for the past 4 years, if I go 2 days without any I get these pulses and withdrawal that are debilitating! Not to mention the suicidal thoughts that come racing back. But when I'm on it I'm cool as an ice cube. The human mind is a MF.
I am on week 5 of Paxil. My appetite is back. My energy is back and so far no panic attacks. Just very mild anxiety. Keep in mind that I am also on .5 Ativan until the side effects subside. The side effects of Paxil were very mild nausea, mild headache, and feeling a little sleepy during the day but that is going away pretty fast. This week is my last week of Ativan because I don’t think I need it anymore. Paxil is working just fine for me. if you are hesitant, I would say to go for it.
I've been on paxil for about 6 months. For the last couple of months I've really started to experience sexual side effects. Tried tapering, but my psychiatrist didn't warn me about any withdrawal symptoms on our last session when we were discussing tapering. Extremely disappointed in her after experiencing nausea and pretty unpleasant balance and dizziness issues. Now I'm back to my prev dose of 10mg, but my appointment with another specialist should be placed somewhere at the start of April, so I'm somewhat hopeful yet anxious. I hope y'all find a clinician who can talk you through side effect and withdrawal symptoms thoroughly
Excellent medication for both depression and anxiety. But not 100% efficient for OCD. But still excellent with few side effects apart from sedation and excess sleep.
Thank you for your comment! SSRIs like Paxil often need to be prescribed at significantly higher doses than they are for anxiety or depression, for OCD (and bulimia). With that said, there are obviously possible side effects and patients need to be monitored closely. If someone's symptoms aren't fully treated with an SSRI like paxil, then their psychiatrist could consider "augmenting" agents, that can be added at low doses. CBT/ Exposure therapy, can also be very effective for OCD. Thanks again! - Dr. Pagnani
@@RittenhousePsychI’ve been prescribed Paxil and venlafaxine to take together for social anxiety and OCD. Before taking the first dose, I looked up the side effects. Both have low sex drive as a side effect. If I experience this, is there something I can be prescribed to counteract it or heighten my sex drive? I was on a birth control once that made even the thought of sex, repulsive. It caused a lot of problems in my marriage and I had to get off it. I’m scared that will happen again with these medications. I am female btw
I took my first 5mg dose last night. I am underweight and have appetite issues due to untreated anxiety. I’ve tried 3 different medications in the past, so far the side affects are mild compared to the ones I felt on lexapro and hydroxyzine. And I woke up this morning HUNGRY for the first time in a decade. I’m really hoping this stuff works out for me
I was on 5mg for a few months about a year ago and it worked. Was scared to go up. Thinking about going on it again. Never noticed side effects. I think i did gain weight only bc it made me want to relax and eat all the time. Probably bc when im anxious all the time i rarely have an appetite
I was prescribed 5 mg just recently for my anxiety and panic attacks and I was wondering if such a low dose would work. How long did it take for you to notice its effects?
You did not mention ANGER. It can be a BIG issue. This should always be mentioned. In Britain they did a documentary on it everyone else should keep up.
Are you angry ? 🔥Anger is a kind of energy Firy powerful energy When harnessed ...pure light 🔥 In which our transformative powers burn cleanse and take new flight Watched with love My anger can show me treasures A tiny girl, lost Or a frozen memory maybe Unleashing a hurt attachment Watched with hate Un resolved Ignored, my anger lashes out unrestrained At others and provides more wounds less creativity less energy to heal to love Yet Love and Music is what we are My anger must show me something My anger is talking to me And I want to hear whispers I want to hear whispers So I must become quiet enough To hear ❤
I have not noticed any difference taking it at night. Still felt tired and sleepy all day. I now take it at 10am everyday and feel tired/sleepy no matter how many hrs of rest I get. Sexual side effect is very true. Barely any sex drive and climaxing can be hard to achieve.
I have the prescription. I looked up the side effects before taking it and low sex drive is the one preventing me from taking the first pill. Seeing your comment is confirming my hesitation
Not everyone is the same. When i was in my late 20s i never noticed any difference with libido. only at 34/35 i noticed a very low libido and struggle to climax. now im at 10mg instead of 20, still low libido but I climax too quickly now ;(@@teeeff8337
Wow! I started to feel good the second day! Slept like for 1 month 15 hours a day. Before paxil my life was hell - terrible belly pain often, panic attack. I stopped working. Now I can live again, I am not scared to leave home. My only problem with this is that I lost completely the sense of responsability, i feel I can spend money not care about anything....that s aproblem that I have to deal with and dont know how.
Thank you for your comment and being open to sharing your experience. It's very important to always immediately discuss side effects like this to your provider, and seek help if needed. I hope that you are well, and thank you again. Sincerely, - Dr. Pagnani
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. It's very important to discuss any concerning side effects/ changes directly with your provider (for example, you mention a decreased sense of responsibility). SSRI's / SNRI's could cause this to happen, and can even destabilize someone's mood if they have certain conditions. I obviously cannot comment on any one person's situation, without an evaluation, but again, these symptoms are very important to discuss with someone's provider. Sincerely, - Dr. Pagnani
I've been taking 25 mg for about 2 months now and well i still feel depressed so im probably going to up my dose or try something else btw the name of my meds are Aropax
This drug is awful. Debilitating withdrawal effects especially for long term users. Can cause Akathisia that may lead to suicide which is often misdiagnosed by medical professionals.
Started on 50mg when I was 15. 27 years later on 40mg. its been the worst mistake of my tortured life brain zaps convulsions weight gain mood swings headaches suicidal thoughts and the odd spell of insanity
I'm on 20mg for the past 4 years, if I go 2 days without any I get these pulses and withdrawal that are debilitating! Not to mention the suicidal thoughts that come racing back. But when I'm on it I'm cool as an ice cube. The human mind is a MF.
I am on 10 mg and that is all I need- very extreme medication sensitivities
Today I took my first Paxil dosage. Your video definitely put my mind at ease so thank you.
Could you please give me a feed-back?
I’m hesitating to take it?
@@MohamedAmine07aldinmi ?
Any updates
I am on week 5 of Paxil.
My appetite is back. My energy is back and so far no panic attacks. Just very mild anxiety. Keep in mind that I am also on .5 Ativan until the side effects subside. The side effects of Paxil were very mild nausea, mild headache, and feeling a little sleepy during the day but that is going away pretty fast. This week is my last week of Ativan because I don’t think I need it anymore. Paxil is working just fine for me. if you are hesitant, I would say to go for it.
@@missdamascusasmrhave you experienced low sex drive on Paxil?
I've been on paxil for about 6 months. For the last couple of months I've really started to experience sexual side effects. Tried tapering, but my psychiatrist didn't warn me about any withdrawal symptoms on our last session when we were discussing tapering. Extremely disappointed in her after experiencing nausea and pretty unpleasant balance and dizziness issues. Now I'm back to my prev dose of 10mg, but my appointment with another specialist should be placed somewhere at the start of April, so I'm somewhat hopeful yet anxious.
I hope y'all find a clinician who can talk you through side effect and withdrawal symptoms thoroughly
what kind of sexual side effects?
Does it cause infertility??
Excellent medication for both depression and anxiety. But not 100% efficient for OCD. But still excellent with few side effects apart from sedation and excess sleep.
Thank you for your comment! SSRIs like Paxil often need to be prescribed at significantly higher doses than they are for anxiety or depression, for OCD (and bulimia). With that said, there are obviously possible side effects and patients need to be monitored closely. If someone's symptoms aren't fully treated with an SSRI like paxil, then their psychiatrist could consider "augmenting" agents, that can be added at low doses. CBT/ Exposure therapy, can also be very effective for OCD. Thanks again! - Dr. Pagnani
@@RittenhousePsychI’ve been prescribed Paxil and venlafaxine to take together for social anxiety and OCD. Before taking the first dose, I looked up the side effects. Both have low sex drive as a side effect. If I experience this, is there something I can be prescribed to counteract it or heighten my sex drive? I was on a birth control once that made even the thought of sex, repulsive. It caused a lot of problems in my marriage and I had to get off it. I’m scared that will happen again with these medications. I am female btw
@@RittenhousePsychAny word on the studies re: breast cancer risk and birth defects even in pregnant women who had stopped the drug for some time? 😢
why not for OCD?
Dangerous drug. It destroyed my life
I took my first 5mg dose last night. I am underweight and have appetite issues due to untreated anxiety. I’ve tried 3 different medications in the past, so far the side affects are mild compared to the ones I felt on lexapro and hydroxyzine. And I woke up this morning HUNGRY for the first time in a decade. I’m really hoping this stuff works out for me
I was on 5mg for a few months about a year ago and it worked. Was scared to go up. Thinking about going on it again. Never noticed side effects. I think i did gain weight only bc it made me want to relax and eat all the time. Probably bc when im anxious all the time i rarely have an appetite
I was prescribed 5 mg just recently for my anxiety and panic attacks and I was wondering if such a low dose would work. How long did it take for you to notice its effects?
You did not mention ANGER. It can be a BIG issue. This should always be mentioned. In Britain they did a documentary on it everyone else should keep up.
What's the documentary called
Are you angry ?
🔥Anger is a kind of energy
Firy powerful energy
When harnessed ...pure light 🔥
In which our transformative powers burn cleanse and take new flight
Watched with love
My anger can show me treasures
A tiny girl, lost
Or a frozen memory maybe
Unleashing a hurt attachment
Watched with hate
Un resolved
Ignored, my anger lashes out unrestrained At others and provides more wounds less creativity less energy to heal to love
Yet Love and Music is what we are
My anger must show me something
My anger is talking to me
And I want to hear whispers
I want to hear whispers
So I must become quiet enough
To hear ❤
I have not noticed any difference taking it at night. Still felt tired and sleepy all day. I now take it at 10am everyday and feel tired/sleepy no matter how many hrs of rest I get. Sexual side effect is very true. Barely any sex drive and climaxing can be hard to achieve.
I have the prescription. I looked up the side effects before taking it and low sex drive is the one preventing me from taking the first pill. Seeing your comment is confirming my hesitation
Not everyone is the same. When i was in my late 20s i never noticed any difference with libido. only at 34/35 i noticed a very low libido and struggle to climax. now im at 10mg instead of 20, still low libido but I climax too quickly now ;(@@teeeff8337
Hi doctor, I went my dose from 20 mg to 30 mg (with my doctor) and it caused more anxiety. Is this possible and how many days continue like this?
How you doing
hey, how are you doing?
I was on this stuff for 4 days and it made me completely freak out, have a major panic attack and thoughts of hurting myself.
Wow! I started to feel good the second day! Slept like for 1 month 15 hours a day. Before paxil my life was hell - terrible belly pain often, panic attack. I stopped working. Now I can live again, I am not scared to leave home. My only problem with this is that I lost completely the sense of responsability, i feel I can spend money not care about anything....that s aproblem that I have to deal with and dont know how.
Thank you for your comment and being open to sharing your experience. It's very important to always immediately discuss side effects like this to your provider, and seek help if needed. I hope that you are well, and thank you again. Sincerely, - Dr. Pagnani
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. It's very important to discuss any concerning side effects/ changes directly with your provider (for example, you mention a decreased sense of responsibility). SSRI's / SNRI's could cause this to happen, and can even destabilize someone's mood if they have certain conditions. I obviously cannot comment on any one person's situation, without an evaluation, but again, these symptoms are very important to discuss with someone's provider.
Sincerely, - Dr. Pagnani
How long did withdrawal symptoms last?
I’ll refer you to where I got mine online
I am taking paroxetine 12.5 mg ER for 5 years now it is causing indigestion daily.
I've been taking 25 mg for about 2 months now and well i still feel depressed so im probably going to up my dose or try something else btw the name of my meds are Aropax
I tried seroxat the best medication for ocd with no side effects now im on fluvoxamine 300mg and i withdrawal after 5 hours from taking the dose 😢
I was taking 20 mg and its a b**** too get off I am going through the withdrawal
How long does withdraw last ?
What about weight gain? Does everyone gain weight while taking Paxil?
No
Mee , its probably because of the sleeping to much
no my appetite goes down on this medication
What's the benefit of taking paroxetine at the same time each day?
This drug is awful. Debilitating withdrawal effects especially for long term users. Can cause Akathisia that may lead to suicide which is often misdiagnosed by medical professionals.
Paxil kilo aldırır diyorlar ama ben alamadım 😢 kilo almak istiyorum nasıl alabilirim
Çok fazla yağ Yemen lazım yağlı şeyler bol bol zeytinyağ ve tereyağ
I got subscribed Paroxetine and Diazepam at the same time.
2:10 I got it from my dr for PE
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That’s true sexual side effect 👍🏽