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I started taking Paxil about three weeks ago for OCD.  I started getting sick, extremely tired, headaches, and upset all the time.  I'm only taking 20 mg.  I looked Paxil up online and I couldn't find anyone who was taking it for OCD, only people who were taking it for Depression and Anxiety Attacks.  Is OCD treated with Paxil?  And will these side effects last?
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Juniper,

       Paxil, an SSRI(like Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox and Celexa) is indicated for the treatment of OCD as well as other anxiety and mood disorders.  In general side effects( nausea, diarrhea, headache, fatigue) are minimal and generally resolve if experienced within the first few days to weeks of treatment.  Please discuss these issues further with your psychiatrist.  You may also find it helpful to search this forums archives for further information regarding OCD and Paxil.

Sincerely,

HFHS MD-JM

Keywords:  Paxil, OCD
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It was extrememly effective for my ocd.
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