"i have health-related anxiety issues.  ten years ago i took 25 mg paxil cr for about a year and it was a life-saver.  no side effect, no withdrawal issues.  a month ago my anxiety returned for a new reason. my doctor started me on 20 mg citalopram. i think i had every side effect possible and made my anxiety worse.  i switched to 12.5 mg paxil cr and within three days was a new person.  for me, there is no better medicine."