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paroxetine

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chickenchops · 08/01/2012 22:40

Wow!

What a difference. I started three weeks ago on 5mg and have slowly increased up to 20mg. I feel so much better.

I'm slightly nervous though as everything I see online is very negative and/or talks about horrible side effects coming off it.

Anyone have any positive stories of this drug?

Thanks

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Thingumy · 09/01/2012 11:03

Yes, it helped me after several breakdowns.

I was on it from 18-29,it helped me function and to remain 'afloat'.

When you are ready to come off them,you will need to taper your dose to reduce the withdrawal side effects.

Don't worry yourself with all the negative reporting,if it's helping - fantastic!

MrsHankey · 09/01/2012 11:08

I've been on paroxetine for about 10 yrs, no problems with it (apart from at first, sick feeling which went away after few weeks)

Haven't tried coming off, as when reduce my depression comes back, so not really a side effect, just probably have to be on long term which I am ok with, better to be well.
Good that its helping.

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