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For Better or Worse
Paroxetine
Citation:   nachtournal. "For Better or Worse: An Experience with Paroxetine (exp31857)". Erowid.org. Mar 9, 2006. erowid.org/exp/31857

 
DOSE:
25 mg oral Pharms - Paroxetine (daily)
BODY WEIGHT: 180 lb
A few months ago, I was put on Paxil CR for general anxiety disorder. For the first few months, it had no effect on me. About 3 months after taking it, I started to notice a change. I don't feel anxious like I used to, I used to be very shy, afraid of being in public, now I almost feel outgoing. It's been a great change for me.

However, this doesnt come without a cost. I notice wavy lines in my vision now, especially an hour or two after I take it. It's no big deal, but it's noticeable, and now getting annoying. Paxil also gives me headaches, so I have to take ibuprofen a couple times a day, which I dont like to do. Paxil also has taken away much of my sex drive, and my ability to orgasm. Even though the side effects are getting to me now, I dont want to go off, I feel irritable if I dont have my daily dose. I also like the change it has done for me.

Despite the ill side effects, it has done me a lot of good.

Exp Year: 2004ExpID: 31857
Gender: Male 
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Mar 9, 2006Views: 11,183
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Pharms - Paroxetine (148) : Health Benefits (32), Not Applicable (38)

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