PAROXETINE (PAXIL) - PHARMACIST REVIEW - #48

[@DrugTalk]

Have you ever used Paroxetine? What was your experience like with it?

[@ojdidit34]

Just began taking it. Middle aged adult male, not over or underweight. No other prominent health declarations. Exercise is important. Breathing through nose is important. Beginning with 10 milligram tablets for social anxiety/depression.

[@thegrinch798]

Shit and nauseas all day

[@BradP11891]

Was on 60mg for years it didn't help. Only gave me side effects. And getting off it was a bitch

[@mattjohnson3299]

I felt alive finally and it stopped my annoying sweating due to my s.a.d. i had lovely dreams with blue skies and mountains and found goos humor in dog memes. I did gain some weight because eating wasn't a chore anymore and i enjoyed taste. At this point i already have sexual dysfunction due to the depression aspect and its quite stressful not rubbing 1 out. Ive tried without paxil but then i just lean to illegal narcotics. Zoloft didnt work but this drug seemed too. Obviously you shouldn't drink alcohol on antidepressants and now that im off the paxil and have no desire to drink anymore i feel like going back on it again. 10-20mg im 31 now and found paxil in a mental hospital lol. I laugh because im so stubborn ill be at a tree with a rope and then think maybe try paxil again...most my years i havnt been on it and know i wont need it for life....but after best friend and dog dying and my pee pee broken i need help lol

[@GurkoKurdo]

5 days 10 mg and i have diarrhoea and tension headaches

[@rachaelpickles2511]

Worst drug for withdrawals for me personally, months of panic attacks, vertigo, fear, depression and so much worse than the symptoms of anxiety I started taking them for. These drugs are dangerous and should be treated so. These drugs are neurotoxins. The warnings will never explain the hell of trying to get off them. I'm fully recovered now but had to put the work in with exercise, diet and most importantly excepting who I am and not who society thinks I should be, deleting all social media is a massive help.Be blessed.

[@jdulast]

Do you have OCD?

[@mattjohnson3299]

I stopped it cold turkey and just went back to my anxiety/depression issues. I made an emotional decision after my best friend passed away...

[@esma.ga5]

What do u mean by an emotional decisiin? Excuse my question.

[@slaphappyone8001]

This is my fourth month on Paxil. From feeling sad and totally depressed, I feel so much better. Not much side effects, but I have hard time ejaculating although I have stamina like a freight train!

[@juanandresnunez658]

At what month you noticed you felt better? How is it hard to ejaculate? During sex or masturbation? Also why is it hard? Do you mean general stamina or sex stamina? Thanks for sharing your experience

[@slaphappyone8001]

@@juanandresnunez658 It took a month or so before I started feeling the effects. By hard I meant it takes quite a while during sex or masturbation before ejaculating, although it is very entence now in which I like.

[@slaphappyone8001]

It took about three weeks before I felt better. I take the pill before bed.

[@menace2societies]

it lowers libido in men

[@cameronragsdale1402]

If you take in the morning. Do you lovin at night. At night... lovin in the morning. I know great for her. But impossible for you.

[@673497]

Good sir, do you blink? Informative video nonetheless. Thank you

[@DrugTalk]

Ahah in between cuts I guess. Npnpp

[@danielsantillan2018]

Drug Talk got to ask do you edit on purpose and thank just start talking it

[@Darkinforcer1]

Dude is on crack 😂

[@Clikki]

I was prescribed paxil for severe anxiety, panic attacks, and I guess a little bit if agoraphobia. Today is my first dose, and I'm nervous about it. Pray for me people

[@DrugTalk]

I wish you all the best 🙏!

[@swisherlife]

How are you doing ?

[@Clikki]

@@swisherlife I am feeling better than I have in 3 years! I started with the 12.5mg. a month later, Dr. Raised it to the 27.5. I was feeling pretty decent, but wasn't quite where I wanted/needed to be and so he upped it to the 37.5 and that is where I'm at now. It's not 100 percent, and I still avoid situations and places, but I've been able to get around better, even go visit my parents, and Its so great, not having daily anxiety and a Panic attack every other day

[@swisherlife]

@@Clikki I'm two weeks In and my anxiety is still stopping me from going to work I'm on 10 mg should I just continue to give it time ?

[@Clikki]

@@swisherlife Yes. Don't stop taking it. Your Dr will raise the dosage. Usually at the one month mark, because it takes time to build up in your system. The first dosage did not work for me either. The 2,ND was a bit better, but the 3rd dosage has made a marked improvement. Do you take an as needed? Like Klonopin? Don't give up. I know it's hard and scary and frustrating.....it will get easier.

[@zdutzu]

You look like you're on all SSRIs at once. Please blink

[@victorvalentin6383]

Lmao.

[@icecreamfanatic55]

Exactly I’m scared to take it again..... I used to smoke to relax but it’s not legal in New Jersey yet.

[@rosiegarza2698]

Bitch Please.

[@jdulast]

@@rosiegarza2698 damn

[@keshavballoo5529]

Maximum su 77

[@MoustacheAlexander]

The first of computer generated announcers..

[@DrugTalk]

10110101011

[@ARPIT-gm3lw]

@@DrugTalk 😂😂😂

[@Avolition617]

I have been taking paxil for two weeks and I am noticing decrease in ocd thoughts and overall anxiety and my panic attacks are slowly stopping, However, before noticing these benefits these two weeks were hellish since it increased my anxiety a lot and made my panic attacks much more intense.

[@parm9774]

How much does you taking

[@Avolition617]

@@parm9774 I started taking 5mg for 5 days, then I increased the dosage to 10mg for another 5 days and after that I have been taking 20mg of Paxil. There will be some quite unpleasant side effects in the beginning and it can increase anxiety initially but it gets better and when it starts working it does work really well.

[@Avolition617]

I would suggest to get a prescription from a doctor or a psychiatrist to manage your dosage and whenever you decide to quit taper the dosage off to avoid the withdrawal from the drug.

[@user1615]

@@Avolition617 hey, doing exactly what you have been doing, im 5 days in, 20mg today, what does it feel like, there in a month from where you are now?

[@championgundyr1092]

How are you now?

[@ShattForte]

been on this medication, 20mg per day, for 12 years. although it has fixed the panic attacks that I had during my teenage years, it has left me with a destroyed libido and major depression. also i'm reliant on the medication, it is extremely difficult to get off of. I'll be working with a psychiatrist soon for these other issues. stay safe friends, work on your mental health.

[@rncrrd3282]

It's people like you who need to be making videos like this, not people who clearly haven't ever taken antidepressants.

[@kishore9591]

Does it cured all anxiety!

[@cowboyjohnsontown]

I hear ya man. I'm tapering off this junk after being on it for 23 years. In the past year I've tapered down from 40mg/day to 10mg. Feeling much better but I know I have a ways to go. It's been a wild ride. Very difficult but also life changing. My best to you on your own journey.

[@MicarahTewers]

You stand very still! :)

[@Bimtavdesign]

OMG what are you doing here?!

[@hybridsmind5055]

@@Bimtavdesign she’s got problems too

[@championgundyr1092]

@@hybridsmind5055 everyone have problems 😔

[@ProtectedDivinely]

Lmao 😂

[@thomasty896]

Very Informative videos, thanks a ton. The sole ones I watch, to get an understanding.

[@BlackHatTy]

Im experiencing insomnia right now, some headaches, and this weird "off" feeling. Im on week 3. And you don't blink enough. I apologize for saying that, I think it's the Paxil.

[@DrugTalk]

Ahah I get that a lot. I used to just blink and close my eye between clips but yea I gotta blink in the vids to seem less like a robot for sure lolll 👍👍

[@Matdildi]

Stop the Paxil. I used to take it too and has terrible side effects, the dose was too much and suffered by dumb thoughts and confusion like I was drunk!!! I told my doctor but she was an awful bitch and totally ignored my complaints. I woke up one day and stopped it myself

[@jamesfuller7581]

My ex got on this medication and turned into a different person, I suggest you look into love and ssri's and also emotional blunting. I recommend trying to deal with what ever issues you have in a more natural way becouse that shit is like a parasite that takes over your brain it's not talked about enough.

[@dianahanna170]

It's not the paxil..

[@shimanaji7478]

I'm taking Deroxat (same as paxil), and I always oversleep, 10 hours of sleep per night became my minimum. Hypersomnia is awful.

[@championgundyr1092]

how are you doing now?

[@kishore9591]

Take modalert as an augmentation

[@esma.ga5]

Please explain more. I suffer from depression and anxiety and social anxiety. Doc prescribee xanax .5 mg and paroxetine 20mg and antipsychotic.

[@spicymango92]

Super informative, thank you!

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome!

[@UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

First time taking it today. I feel awful. I don’t think I will continue. Months ago I was in and out the hospital from no meds. I started working out 2 times a day and eating better and was feeling great, until today taking this with buspiron together. It’s a complete nightmare.

[@ys-xk9ls]

Hang in there, i felt horrible when i started it, especially the first few weeks then your body gets used to it

[@dianahanna170]

I'm on paxil 60mg it i helps alot it save my life I thank GOD I finally went an got professional help I was afraid because I didn't wont any one to think I was going crazy its helps alot it kept me out of the hospital aswell

[@delpurgatorio]

Who else is watching this at 4am... I just started taking it yesterday

[@DrugTalk]

I hope it works well for you!

[@delpurgatorio]

Drug Talk actually I stopped lol I got hives and rashes so I reached out to my doctor who prescribed them for me but she hasn’t got back, I mean it’s a rare side effect but I guess my luck wasn’t in

[@melaniemaec1]

And some people feel adults experience anger issues that they did not experience before going on this medication.

[@jamesrichardson8379]

Our bodies are machines. Working machines that we are in. Paxil is WD-40

[@videogameguy3722]

Does Paxil have any calming effect

[@dianahanna170]

That's a good way to put it

[@dianahanna170]

@@videogameguy3722 yes it does I highly recommend it

[@cowboyjohnsontown]

Paxil isn't WD-40. It's shit.

[@Yanelirisco]

So do you think this medication will be better than Zoloft and Lexapro on the stomach because both of the other to make me really nauseous

[@DrugTalk]

Hi Yane. Here are the rates for nausea with these 3 medications: Paxil: 4% to 26% Zoloft: 2% to 30% Lexapro: 15% to 18% Really seems to depend on the person though.

[@victorvalentin6383]

Dude the SSRI'S have taken U over... no longer human mostly machine now...

[@AgentSmith911]

It took me a whole minute to know you're CGI lol

[@DrugTalk]

Lolll just bad camera and mic back then.

[@Berry12023]

Scared to take this medication. I hate having withdrawal.

[@taykay7759]

When I started taking paxil I noticed my anxiety symptoms were managed. I dont feel as anxious and paranoid as I did before paxil. I took it in the morning but I got so tired so now I take it before bed

[@sidahmed789]

i started it today, the doctor who prescribed it to me said i can take it before bed to not get the drowsy feeling during the day since i gotta be focused at work, why did you take paxil? and how's it working?

[@dutchyts9962]

Any negative side effects? Wether big or small?

[@dutchyts9962]

sidou sidahmed any negative side effects? Wether good or bad?

[@taykay7759]

@@dutchyts9962 in my own experience since being medicated, the positive side effects Paxil does for me it manages and decreases my fear , anxiety and panic attacks. I can go to the mall without getting anxious or paranoid. I can get on with my life and do the things I want to do. The negative side effects is some nights I feel restless and during the day I get so tired. Everyone is different and have different side effects.

[@taykay7759]

@@sidahmed789 I am taking paxil to manage and decrease my fear, anxiety and panic attack. How is paxil working for you?

[@mrsBluueyes]

Great talk. Only thing is that some of your terminology went right over my head! And in researching the medical terms that were used, your intended focus got muddled for me. Regardless, I appreciate learning from a pharmicist. So, I will return to watch more of your work, but please use layman's terms, or explain all medical terminology in easy to understand ways for people who aren't in the medical field. Thank you kindly. Also, the next time you discuss Paxil, please explain how and why it causes withdrawals when stopped abruptly. And also explain the unusual side effects that most people experience, at least at first, when taking Paxil... like the disturbing brain ticks and vision disturbances! But the withdrawal symptoms are often not discussed or played down by doctors, leaving patients uneducated about what to expect! Honestly, in my experience Paxil can be a beast if not treated with the respect it deserves! Because Paxil, and Effexor too, do not work the same or have the same side effects as others SSRIs, people need to be educated about all facets of it's gradual startup and graduated cessation (end of use) before being expected to make an educated decision before starting any of them! In my case it took months for my withdrawal paxil symptoms to subside, and my Psychiatrist had prescribed only 1 week to transition from Paxil to Effexor Xr. Week 1 as follows:: Every morning, take half 20mg Effexor Xr. Every evening, take half a 20mg Paxil. After 7days, stop Paxil and move to 20mg of Effexor Xr. the whole pill! That was it. My transition was too fast and left me fighting muscle and joint aches, migraines, brain ticks, and visual disturbances, I was miserable! I better messaged my Dr. to switch me back to Paxil or to start me on another medicine asap (my next appt. was still 1.5 month away and I could NOT WAIT! So, she turned me to Zoloft, which l had used before, 20 years earlier. Back then It helped my ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) that it was prescribed for. But ADHD was not my main concern now, and I was not surprised when the Zoloft was not helping my current issues: PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) or my GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)! What a mess. This all started this past March 1st. I spent 2 months on Effexor Xr. And 2 months on Zoloft, and I am a mess! See, I desprately want to transition back to Paxil but I'm afraid my Psychiatrist doesn't respect these meds enough to give me an appropriate transition schedule! Especially because I'm you back to Paxil, which means I needsolid, appropriate SSRI transition advice so I don't suffer undue side effects again. She didn't do right by me or the Paxil the first time especially considering I was in Paxil almost 18 years! As a Pharmacist can you direct me to a website or message me indivually on a appropriate transition from Zoloft back to Paxil, after being off Paxil for 4 months? I am desperate! Thank you. Regards, Erin

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

I started taking poraxetine 20mg 3 days ago every morning. I noticed the drowsiness, dry mouth, the shaking of my hands and jaw, excessively yawning, as I exhale it feels like my body wants to squeeze and compress itself which is scary, I try to avoid yawning and do a deep breathing once I feel it coming which kind of helps. I also noticed that I have diarrhea don't know if thats part of constipation though, the first day I went like 5 or 6 times, the second day I started the BRATS diet which seemed to stop it, then the 3rd day, I went 3 times in the morning, then it stopped throughout the rest of the day. I have no idea if it'll come back. I just hope I'm not on this drug forever, and don't suffer any permanent health issues that might occur.

[@melgrant7404]

Be prepared because it's hard to stop

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

@@melgrant7404 So far some of the side effects doesn't bother me as much since I've switched to taking it at night. Doctor wants me to stay on it for at least 6 months. Hopefully I'm strong enough to stop and overcome the withdrawal. I try not to think about it to much though.

[@DogghouseBxl]

I stoped it withdrawal is a nightmare ... I became better taking 5htp suplements same magnesium and a cure of vitamine B it changed a lot .

[@laurendenson5904]

What is the safest SSRI when it comes to heart side effects?

[@rtaggs8178]

I suddenly started taking a temporary Lorazepam dose, 4 days worth and had a horrible anxiety attack as soon as I woke up. I was hesitant taking it but, with my wife urging I took it and within 30-40 minutes I felt a whole lot better and normal. Should I ask my doctor to prescribe Paxil since the dose of Lorazepam is about to run out ?

[@BigLTheBestMC]

Is it okay to take Tylenol for pain with Paroxetine?

[@ananym6557]

Thank you for this video, it helps, thank you for your work

[@DrugTalk]

That's very nice of you. You're very welcome!

[@rhynamorrobel5327]

I just started this medication to help with insomnia. I wonder if this would help since i see comments about not being able to fall asleep.

[@ARPIT-gm3lw]

I have been prescribed the same drug for Insomnia,so don't worry

[@elliebabe155]

Did it help with your insomnia?

[@Heed2070]

​@@elliebabe155 Wondering the same thing. I'm about to have my first dose tonight. My doctor said it is a sister drug to amitriptyline and I knocked out on that so I'm hoping this will be the same type of sedation!

[@Seven35888]

ur handsome dude (edit) do you think it would be safe to use Paroxetine while taking l-methylfolate supplements? I’ve recently discovered I have the MTHFR mutation and my old psychiatrist had prescribed me some. Thanks :)

[@RushBalogna]

just took 20 mg yesterday, had insomnia last night. all good though, I hope it helps me

[@dutchyts9962]

Any other negative effects? Wether big or small?

[@johnnyace8339]

Do you recommend taking this before bed or morning?

[@DrugTalk]

I would recommend the morning based on a database I just took a peak on. 👍

[@johnnyace8339]

Drug Talk im taking zoloft 100mg before bed now the doctor is switching me to paroxetine but im worried about feeling drowzy

[@DrugTalk]

If you feel any drowsiness you'd be fine to switch and take it at bedtime. Taking it at a consistent time is more important.

[@Dovvied]

I take mine in the morning and don’t feel drowsy during the day

[@beccarusso5253]

Hey Garrett, love your content! I have had depression and anxiety for 6 years now and nothing seems to be helping except clonazepam. Im also on paxil and i notice less irritability but thats it! Im still isolating myself and feel ancious everyday. What should i do?

[@DrugTalk]

Hi Jenna. I've dealt with depression and anxiety a lot myself with my bipolar depression. It might be worth speaking with your doctor about changing up the antidepressant. Some are more commonly used for both anxiety and depression. I've seen a lot of people have success with cipralex (escitalopram) for example. There are many options. It might also be worth sitting down with a community pharmacist and voicing your concerns. It often takes a long time to find the right medication in situations like this. I'm sorry to hear you're having struggles. It's a tough road but stick with taking advice from your healthcare team. Have you been on Paxil for two months? It may take that long for full effect.

[@beccarusso5253]

@@DrugTalk Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! Ive been on paxil for 8 months and i have no more suicidal thoughts but still severe anxiety... very isolating and unmotivating. Im trying to find a healthy daily routine to "help my body help my mind" if that makes sense. What worked well for you? (If you want to share)

[@Србомбоница86]

@@beccarusso5253 Lexapro is better for anxiety but it takes a month to work

[@kishore9591]

How much clonazepam are u taking? And will single dose work for whole day?

[@kishore9591]

@@Србомбоница86 paxil is best for anxious depression than any other ssri

[@carinapalme3439]

Can paroxetin make you felling wors? I rake 50 mg and dont felling Good anxietyattacs headeks and nuesea.

[@BabeArixo]

I took it for about a month. It helped right away. I’m anemic from an eating disorder so I had no energy but Paxil kept me up. I couldn’t sleep for a few days about 3 then I began taking sleeping pills but would sleep for 20-40 mins and be recharged. I stopped taking it a few days ago because it made me gain weight.. sucks. I’m going to ask for celaxa to lose weight.

[@Pepsolman]

How does Paxil cause weight gain?

[@ddrci88]

Do you even close your ones ?

[@sayblaze]

I use this for 2 weeks it made my anxiety worse I would never use this again

[@sunnylove6162]

He looks like a Deep fake Ai at work :)

[@JJSRPN93]

Great video as always. Very informative. Would you be able to do a video about Neupogen (filgrastim)? thanks!

[@DrugTalk]

Sure thing!

[@twistedspanner]

If you've never taken paroxetine before I suggest you you take your first dose by sitting alone in the dark and watch the original movie Jacobs Ladder. ☠️

[@talalfarooq432]

It is also advised to treat premature ejaculation. It is a side effect of this but it has become a benefit.

[@citizensoftheworld2807]

I trust this guy

[@bigjohnson9606]

Are you a character from goldeneye 64?

[@DrugTalk]

I wish. That's my favorite game aha

[@bigjohnson9606]

@@DrugTalk 😂 Me too

[@crickendeav]

Damn! I didn't come here to laugh, but some comments are 😂

[@blackblood7220]

Thank you kindly

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome!

[@naimnaim1884]

Is it help ibs problem???? please anyone answer me!!!

[@heyjenknee]

There is no way in Hell that i would ever take Paxil or something similar.

[@IrespectUtoo]

Jennys Soapbox one day you will

[@jdulast]

Why?

[@jdulast]

@@IrespectUtoo why you say that?

[@IrespectUtoo]

Jerry Whitlow never say never

[@bigjohnson9606]

You will if you get desperate you're obviously not that ill

[@noone-vz8br]

I believe im only around 6 weeks in but It stopped working I now feel apathetic.

[@dianahanna170]

Dont give up keep at it you made it this far it works I'm on 60mg I went to the hospital at least 200 times honest truth in the last two years because of anxiety feeling like I cant breath or something is about to happen I had to stop because I didn't wanna be sent to the crazy house but I finally went an got professional help an it was the best thing I could have ever did I was afraid to get help because I didn't want anyone to think I was going crazy I see a therapist now an a psychiatrist I hope my story will help someone else you are not alone an I haven't been to the hospital in about a year now all the nurses an doctors knew me because I was there all the time. Dont give up you can do it an pray it helps aswell. Good luck on your journey it will get better I promise GOD Bless You!

[@Avolition617]

Yeah it really sucks because unfortunately most of the antidepressants cause you to become apathetic and emotionally numb.

[@cowboyjohnsontown]

6 weeks is generally the amount of time your body needs to adjust to an SSRI. Most studies only cover the effectiveness of about 6-8 weeks. Your body will always strive for homeostasis when dealing with psychotropic drugs.

[@jamesmalamute7874]

Why so Stiff?

[@sandizz]

Kristen Bell is on this antidepressant, does she seem crazy?

[@muhammadmobeen8682]

What is difference between Paroxitine CR (controlled release) and Paroxitine ?

[@kishore9591]

CR- controlled release

[@highfrequencyvisionary]

BPD?

[@iheartcomps]

percs and paxs!

[@bryanvalencia4990]

Can you take antrax with it

[@ovetawilliams2741]

Yes

[@ovetawilliams2741]

Don't know sorry

[@polaris1985]

this one did not work for me.

[@DrugTalk]

I'm sorry to hear that, Dhruv. It took me trying a couple different ones until one worked for me.

[@myiphone5monument370]

Can be used for x smack heads who have gone clean!!!

[@ojdidit34]

Sarah Connor...

[@DrugTalk]

🤖

[@angvieira5939]

handsome