"i used paxil twice for depression and mood swings while on chemo therapy.
both times i only used half the min dose (5mg/day) and it did help considerably reduce anxiety and depression associated with being on extended chemotherapy.
it also controlled anger and road-rage associated with chemo therapy. recently i tried paxil a third time in preparation for another round of chemo - and paxil made me feel lousy after a few weeks taking it.  i stopped and switched to celexa. both previous times when paxil did work i made the serious mistake of stopping it abruptly. i had to go back on it and gradually reduce the dosage by splitting pills over two weeks.  i&#039;d give paxil a rating of 10 had i not had problems with it this time."