PAroxitine/Paxil - just started for anxiety and depression - how long to work?

[BouncyBabe98]

Just started on 20mg paroxetine for anxiety/low mood. Has anyone got any positive stories for this drug or other similar (its in the same class as Prozac/is an ssri)?

Would feel really reassured to hear other success stories on this. Have tried counselling and so fed up with this so really looking for some stories of success on this or othe similar drug?

How long did it take to work for you?

Hi op.

Sorry to hear that you are suffering from anxiety but well done for going to the GP.

I was prescribed Paroxetine for postnatal depression after the birth of DD now 5. It worked really well for me and I think it probably started working within a week or so.

I think most antidepressants take a whole to work, usually two weeks. If you start to feel worse though, don't hesitate to go back to your GP.

Good luck op, I hope you start to feel better soon .

Thanks