Paroxetine or Cymbalta for depression, OCD?

Hey,

After an evaluation at a psychiatrist, I got described to take Paroxetine 20 mg for my depression, OCD.

However, I insisted she instead describes me Cymbalta Duloxetine 30 mg since it worked well for me in the past.

Now im facing the choice between taking Paroxetine 20 mg or Cymbalta 30 mg.

Any experiences on either one of these? Side effects?

Hi Socarp1,

I took 20mg paroxetine for 2 years and it did nothing until the last 6 months when a psychiatrist recommended graduated doses up to 60 mg - even then the effects wore off very quickly but then not many rugs I have tries have had any to no effect. The only thing I can suggest is try what they recommend and if you see no difference within 3 months address it again. All of us are unique and have very unique history, needs and effectiveness of prescriptions.

All the best

I don't recommend Paxil. I have been on it for over 10 years. The withdrawal is BRUTAL when you want to get off of it. Theres is a whole support group on people trying to get off of that medication on Facebook. Paxil also made me very sick.