[bobcat21]

I've been on Paxil for 2 weeks now and just as I think I'm getting better and start having another anxiety attack.I suffer from OCD so when I start thinking about something Faint or other crazy thoughts I get a panic attack. I want this medicine to work because my sister and I are going on a trip together and she's worried that'll start crying have a breakdown or something like that. I just want the medicine to work so I can go on this trip because it is next week. Will the medicine working by then??

[sonjaward809]

It usually takes around 4-6 weeks for medications to start working fully. For some people medications can kick in sooner or later, it just depends. But 4-6 weeks is standard. I didn't feel the effects of my medications until I had been on them for about 5 weeks.

[bobcat21]

Thank you I really want my medicine to start working I mean my OCD/anxiety is slowly getting better but it comes in waves. I mostly will have an anxiety attack at night or at random random weird random weird moments when OCD kicks in. I just want to get better and soon hopefully the medicine will start working.

[Guiness187055]

4-6 weeks if it works. I hope it works for you.

[WildcatVet]

Keep thinking positively if you can...worrying about whether your med will work will only make you more anxious. I know...easier said than done...but focus on the good times rather than the occasional bad...you'll get better!