"i took paxil for 5 years for severe panic attacks and anxiety. i got to the point where i could barely leave the house without anxiety. i was on 20 mg once a day and it worked wonders for me. i felt &quot;normal&quot; for the first time in years. however... i gained 50 lbs. i decided to get off and weaned myself very slowly but still had withdrawal symptoms: brain zaps, severe headaches, dizzy, restless, faint, weak and the list goes on. i have been off for 5 months now and still have symptoms. "