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I am and have been on 60 mg of Paxil vs. Paxil CR. It could be the CR isn't for you, as I tried Ambien CR and it didn't work for me, so I was switched back to regular Ambien.

you need to give them a good 4-6 weeks before they take effect,unfortunatly you have to put up with feeling crap for weeks but you will feel better after a few weeks, be patient and give it time there is a light at the end of the tunnel, if after few weeks 4-6 u dont feel better go to the doctors and change them, i felt really drowsy and tired alot until i got used to them

i take paxil cr as well..its funny you say that about irritability because, when i took the brand label, that didnt happen ,however now i am taking the generic, and i do find that i am irritable somewhat.....i know generics are supposed to be the same but as far as paxil..i dont know.... but otherwise,paxil gets an a ok in my book. and i have been on so many anti depressants i cant even tell you..since way back..i took tri cyclics..... thank god for ssri s

I take Paxil and I believe it's the generic form. I take 15 mg's and yes at first it can make you feel like your going backwards. But stick with it if you can for a good 4-6 weeks, that's when you'll notice if it's truly working for you or not, in my opinion.

Good luck :)

Try the regular paxil. I like it much better and i don't even need it everyday.

Paxil CR stays in the system way too long....Talk with your doctor about trying the regular one. You may sleep better too.

Hope that helps.
Debbie

Have you tried other ways besides drugs?

i was given 20mgs of generic paxil. i am scared to take it but i am getting desperate, tomorrow may be the day. my dr said i can take it at night if i want. i have read that you have a loss of appetite but on the bottle it says you get an increased appetite. what does everybody think, can u give me some insight?

@ Zoey - In my experience, my appetitie increased with Paxil 20mg. I have gained about 40 pounds in the 4 years I have been taking them. I have read, though, that a few people lose weight while on Paxil. Everyone's body is different, so you only find out the true effects by taking it yourself.

Don't be afraid to take them. If you experience side effects that are unbearable, your doctor can prescribe something else. There are lots of medications out there, and I am confident one will work for you.

Paxil has been a lifesaver to me. It has cut down on my panic attacks tremendously.

Good Luck!