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Paxil CR

Paroxetine Hydrochloride

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9.2
9.2  Effectiveness
4.5  Side Effects
9.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 7 Paxil CR side effects and 7 Paxil CR benefits.

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Paxil CR 9.33 8.27 3.15 3 Get Info
Alprazolam 8 6.8 3.35 23 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Paxil CR, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 20% 60% 20%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 16.7% 16.7% 66.7%
Energy 0% 20% 0% 40% 40%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 50% 33.3% 16.7%
Pain 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7%
Sexual Health 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 20% 0% 40% 40%
Stress Level 16.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 50%
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Commonly Reported Paxil CR Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Allergic Reaction 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Anxiety 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Constipation 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 40% 20% 40% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 0% 25% 25% 0%
Erectile Dysfunction 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Fatigue 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Headache 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Insomnia 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Nausea 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Paxil CR Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Weight 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Paxil CR
Since taking Paxil CR Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 7.7%
Hospitalization 7.7%
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23 Mar 2010 I would reccomend it to anyone who wants to take it. It has worked really well for me.
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23 Mar 2009 Has caused problems in the sexual department of completion of finalization
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