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Paroxetine

Paroxetine

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5.4  Effectiveness
6.6  Side Effects
6.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Paroxetine side effects and 6 Paroxetine benefits.

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Effectiveness of Paroxetine by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Paroxetine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 21.4% 57.1% 21.4% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 6.7% 80% 13.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 7.1% 85.7% 7.1% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Confidence 6.7% 13.3% 46.7% 26.7% 6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 20% 66.7% 13.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 6.7% 73.3% 20% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 12.5% 18.8% 56.2% 12.5%
Energy 6.7% 33.3% 13.3% 46.7% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 64.3% 35.7% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 13.3% 33.3% 46.7% 6.7%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 6.2% 43.8% 37.5% 12.5%
Sexual Health 0% 28.6% 35.7% 28.6% 7.1%
Skin Complexion 0% 6.7% 93.3% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 18.8% 18.8% 62.5% 0%
Stress Level 0% 12.5% 31.2% 43.8% 12.5%
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Commonly Reported Paroxetine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 72.7% 27.3% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 16.7% 25% 33.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Change in Weight 66.7% 22.2% 0% 0% 11.1%
Confusion 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Constipation 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Diarrhea 75% 0% 16.7% 8.3% 0%
Dizziness 83.3% 0% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Drowsiness 54.5% 18.2% 9.1% 18.2% 0%
Dry Mouth 63.6% 9.1% 18.2% 9.1% 0%
Fatigue 58.3% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 8.3%
Headache 58.3% 16.7% 25% 0% 0%
Insomnia 81.8% 9.1% 0% 9.1% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 54.5% 27.3% 9.1% 0% 9.1%
Mood Swings 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Nausea 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
Stomach Ache 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Sweating 77.8% 0% 0% 0% 22.2%
Tremors 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Paroxetine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0% 0%
Confusion 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Depression 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Disorientation 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 66.7% 0% 11.1% 22.2% 0%
Fainting 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Indigestion 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Night sweats; nightly teeth grinding 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Reduced Libido 40% 0% 60% 0% 0%
Slow Reflexes 77.8% 0% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Slurred Speech 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
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Episodes since taking Paroxetine
Since taking Paroxetine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.7%
Fall 3.7%
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User Comments about Paroxetine
07 Jun 2010 I use it for anxiety and depression, it works well however it makes me extremely sleepy and reduces libido.
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10 Aug 2009 The adjustment phase is hard on you, but once that period is over, I felt like my normal self.
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19 Mar 2009 Drug was helpful in the short-term (6 months); decided to quit with a quick 6-week taper 3 years ago because of weight gain, loss of motivation for virtually any activity, and overwhelming feeling of physical malaise; experienced truly horrific withdrawal symptoms (see www.paxilprogress.org for others' experiences) had to go back on drug; have now completed 1st year in what will be a 2-year taper off this drug. Stay far away from this drug; there are much better options out there for you.
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