What will i normally feel after taking the first dose of paxil (paroxetine) 12.5mg?thanks...

Probably nothing.: First dose of a low dose of Paxil (paroxetine) will not make you feel much different, may be a little transient nausea may be not. Most ssri takes at least 10 days to start feeling the benefits of improving mood. If not wait and see your doctor in 4 weeks to titrate your dosage.

That is a good, low: Starting dose. Hopefully u will notice nothing until u feel more relaxed. Remember though, only 30% of people will get complete remission of all sx's on one med. What's left? Insomnia, daytime fatigue and pain out of proportion to tissue damage. In your situation, , i almost always initiate new starts with .5-1 mg Clonazepam at night to improve insomnia. It helps side effects and faster onset.

Usually bad stuff: In general, when taking paxil, (paroxetine) the 'good stuff' takes some time to develop. The initai matters are usually side effects - hopefully minor and temporary. I hope the prescriber when over them with you.