Hey Mel, I'm certainly no expert, but when I took paxil I was nauseaus(sp?). I would have 4-5 spells of nausea a day that would last about 1/2-1 hour. I found that eating a couple crackers when I felt nauseaus to be helpful. It will also take a few weeks before you'll feel any of the effects of paxil (or about any SSRI, for that matter). Most Drs. say 4-6 weeks. Hope this helps, and I hope you feel better soon! :)