paxil and symptoms

[1_worried]

I have been on Paxil CR now for 2 months.  I have lost weight, not sure if due to anxiety or not wanting to eat, food doesn't taste the same, have stomach problems and can't sleep.  I worry constantly that I have a terrible disease and I want to feel good again.  

Has anyone been on Paxil and had side effects like this?

[suzi-q]

I have been taking Paxil for about 10 years now.  I don't remember exact details from years before, but I do remember losing a tremendous amount of weight and being nauseous almost constantly.  It was all related to anxiety because now I fight trying to take weight off!  It took time to feel the effects of the Paxil to help reduce the anxiety symptoms that make you feel constantly sick.  But for me, Paxil was the answer.  If you do not start to feel less anxious or sick within the next few weeks, talk to your doctor about maybe changing medication.  What works for some, may not work for others....By the way, I also take Buspar which is an anti-anxiety med.  That in combination with the Paxil allows me to function normally.
Best to you.

[leighannette]

I THINK IT IS DUE TO ANXIETY BCUZ I TAKE LEXAPRO AND HAVE BEEN ON IT FOR 4 MOTHS AND MY APPETITE HAS DECREASED AND I HAVE STOMACH PROBLEMS ALSO I THINK I HAVE DISEASES TO LIKE MS ,DIABETES, HEART PROBLEMS, CANCER , AND A BRAIN TUMOR ALSO AND IM 20 HAD CT SCANS DONE ON MY HEART EKG AND EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE BUT I CANT LEAD MYSELF TO BELIEVE IT

[1_worried]

Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!!!!  I am having a terrible time dealing with life.