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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I was okay with taking this drug, I took for 3 months. It stopped my severe anger and fits of rage. It even stopped my moments of crying. However, I had no idea that stopping "cold turkey" was a problem, as my doctor didnt say anything about it. Stopping caused me severe dizzyness and headaches and hot/cold flashes, and it also made my body temperature change up & down like a yo-yo
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I only started taking it yesterday.
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Reviewer: shelly, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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first time I took the medication I took 20mg, I could not even get out of bed, I felt so weak and the doctor told me to take half well it was better,but now I'm having trouble breathing so overall this did'nt work for me.
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Reviewer: live it, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Paxil 20 mg. Always works great. It organizes my mind. Takes away obsessive thoughts, clears the webs of negative thought. I have taken it 3x for a year each time. Each time I gained 20 pounds. One time I exercised daily for 60 min and didn't lose weight. Takes away libido completly. I take this in an emergency (very stressed, panicky, paranoid,insomnia and depressed). I'm familiar w/ zaps
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been taking (Paroxetine) for nearly 2 years. First had issues adjusting to the medication. Found it helped me deal with everyday issues. Just recently dicussed with my dr. wanted to discontinue taking. I will note I have experienced side effects trying to stop taking it. Not bad effects headaches, fuzzy head and trouble sleeping
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