Does anyone take paroxetine? it's a generic for paxil...?

Question

What's your experience with these med's, how long did it take to work and how did you feel before and after, if you did start feeling better...i'm on my third month and feel slightly indifferent at times. Sometimes I feel like i'm getting better and somedays I just complety fall backwards...thanx for your answers ahead of time...

Answer 1

Wow, that's quite a long time for an antidepressant to take effect.  They often tell you to patient and that it won't kick in for 4-6 weeks, but 3 months is quite a while.  

Are you taking this medication for depression or anxiety?  You may want to revisit your doctor and ask him about the option of Xanax (alprazolam).  It has a much quicker onset of action.  It all depends on what symptoms you're experiencing and what other surrounding factors may be affecting your life.

Answer 2

I took Paxil for three years and am now taking generic Paroxetine; I have not noticed any difference between the two except for the appearance of the capsules.  The pharmacy where I go automatically dispenses generic medicines if they are available, unless the customer requests otherwise or the doctor specifies that a brand-name product is necessary.  I am currently on Medicare, which only covers generic medications when they are available, unless the physician submits a statement that a brand-name product is necessary and Medicare approves it.  

Overall, when I first started taking Paxil, it had a wonderful calming effect, which I needed because I was having a lot of difficulty controlling my expression of anger at the time.  I started at 25mg per day in the morning and I noticed a difference within two days.  I am now taking generic Paroxetine and I think it is beneficial for me in some ways with minimal side-effects.