I'm new to these forums and I just started taking Paxil 4 days ago. I'm just hoping some of you could reply and give me some positive feedback about how the medicine helps and if and when some of the side effects got better? The side effects are so annoying I need to know that in the long run that sticking with this is the best thing for me. I'm starting to think living my life anxious was better than this. In fact, I haven't noticed it helping as of yet either. I know that can take many weeks to kick in. Please, just share your first time on med stories and lend a little encouragement. I'm desperate!!!! Thanks, Rainey24

i started taking paxil just over a week ago and suffered many side effects. The headaches wore off after about 4 days and the constant severe fatigue i had from it has been a hell of a lot better the last couple of days, in fact most side effect seem ok now, so hang in there it does get easier.

This post has been edited by NoNameGiven: Aug 8 2008, 12:06 PM

Thanks for your post! May I ask what mg. you are taking? I was taking 20 mg until last night I broke my pill in 1/2 so closer to 10 mg now and I feel MUCH better today. My headache is gone too and just some mild nausea. I think I'll stick with this dosage for a while and then increase later. ANyway...thanks again!

Ive been taking 20mg also. I think the pills are starting to take effect now also, I was out with my band last night playing a show and it was the best night out ive had in a very long time, i didnt feel sorry for myself and i was a lot chattier than normal. Only big problem with the medication i have now is ive had a weird taste at the back of my mouth since i started taking it.

not gonna get any positive feedback from me but if your just anxious try klonopin or xanax unless you get addicted to things easily....i was first perscribed paxil for anxiety then for depression but imo it's side affects make this drug worthless...just my 2 cents