"have taken paxil 10mg/daily for the last 9 yrs off and on. i have very few side effects. i do get the dry mouth and hot flashes the first month of starting and hot flashes after missing a couple of doses. the side effects are different for everyone, i actually lose weight on paxil because without it i am a nervous eater. paxil does help with my concentration and memory. i tend to worry about all the &quot;what-if&#039;s?&quot; which clogs up my mind. paxil helps me put things in prospective, i don&#039;t sweat all the small while i take it. works well for me."