My experience with Paroxetine

What is it: Medication to treat depressions. Several SSRI are available with slightly different effects on the brain and the body. I tried paroxetine and escitalopram.

My experience: Paroxetine is an older SSRI. The side effects I experienced were weight gain and fatigue. Some people have real problems quitting paroxetine. For me, this was absolutely no problem. Whenever I forgot a dose I did experience little electrical shocks in my body.

Cost: Free, paid by health insurance.

Did it work: Yes, it definitely took the edge of things.

Recommend: Yes, although Escitalopram seems a better first choice.

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