Has anyone had success with Paroxetine Extended-Release tablets?

I started Paxil many years ago and it worked for my mental health issues. They switched me to the generic PARoxetine I was also on Conazspam , very little but with the generic brand I required more. Lately Ichose to return to the BRAND NAME PAXIL. I started feeling better. The price with very very expensive. Health Insurance and prescription drug coverage is $ 360.00 per month . I paid. To try its effect on me. It worked. I cannot afford it so I’m now trying the Brand name drug PARoxetine HCI EXTENDED RELEASE tablets. Has anyone had any experience with this drug?
Has anyone felt the Brand Name Drugs are more effective then the generic. I feel they are but th pharmaceutical cost is at a price most people cannot afford.
I am anxious to hear from anyone on this!
Mary Jean Dennis