David Marburger Says:
Paxil Saved Me
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Tom Brigante Says:
Paxil is an SUI class of antidepressant, along with Prozac and similar compounds, its chief function as a seratonin reuptake inhibitor became very popular beginning in the late 80's and early 90's. I was on 30mg. daily for situational depression associated with a nasty and protracted divorce. The drug virtually saved me from imminent doom, as I was headed for a complete breakdown when I was finally diagnosed. It does have several noticeable side effects, which may or may not be tolerated well by each patient. Restlessness, insomnia, ejaculate dysfunction, erectile dysfunction and libido alteration seem to be the most apparent, at least in men. I found the side effects very manageable in comparison to the underlying depression, which WAS NOT tolerable. It helped me through a very difficult time. I have been off the therapy for 3 years now, but was on for maybe 4 years prior. Titrating from a high of 50 mg. to zero was quite easy over 2 months. I found no drastic side effects that would prevent me from using the therapy again, if needed. The sexual function impacts were NOT totally negative. Some of the sexual function side effects were actually welcome, like prolonged erection and significantly delayed orgasm. Sometimes TOO delayed, but mostly delayed just enough to be useful to both partners.
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I completely agree with this posting. Delayed orgasm was the only side effect I noticed from paxil (except for some sleep interruptions during the first week of therpy) and it was a welcome change. I actually just Started back on Paxil specifically to address my Premature ejac. issues. I suspect this drug could be used solely for that in the future since its an issue many men have!
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