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Reviewer: Happjack, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Has helped me immensely through a very tough period in my life. Has a calming stabilizing effect. Does tend to suppress the sex drive a bit and it takes some motivation to get going sometimes. But overall it has been a positive
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: SRamsey, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I was on 20MG of Paxil for 6 months. I started it knowing it was a temporary situation and it helped me immensely. I didn't have the trouble sleeping that some did while on Paxil. It helped me to be on a more even keel while I figured out what the problem was. I stepped myself down with the help of my pharmacist and Dr and stopped it altogether. Now I am having trouble sleeping and my thought
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Reviewer: TWINA, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I love how Paxil CR has worked for me. It has taken my anxiety down so much that I am able to do things and not be so terrified. The main problem that I have with it is that I have gained about 20 or more pounds since I have been taking it. I have always been small to average size and now I weigh 145 and feel very over weight and miserable. I am going to change to Wellbutrin or some other type
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Reviewer: sidneycar, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have had no side effects and can complete my daily living more sucessfully.
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