PLEASE BEWARE OF THE HORRIBLE WITHDRAWL SYMPTOMS OF THIS MEDICATION WHEN/IF YOU DISCONTINUE IT. I AM GOING THROUGH MAJOR, SERIOUS WITHDRAWL SYMPTOMS FROM ABRUPTLY STOPPING THE MEDICATION AND IT IS AT TIMES UNBEARABLE TO DEAL WITH. I HAVEN'T SLEPT AN ENTIRE NIGHT THOUGH IN OVER 13 DAYS NOW, THE HORRIBLE HEADACHES, VERTIGO, SHAKING, RAPID HEARTBEAT/TACYCARDIA, HORRIBLE SWEATING (I AM HAVING TO CHANG...
do not let your pill doctor make you take this drug. its the worst antidepressant i have ever taken. i quit cold turkey and feel ten thousand times better than i did while on this wicked med. side effects of cold turkey were nominal for me. DONT USE THIS PRODUCT!
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deltadeb | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
1/25/2008
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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I dont think I could have functioned without it...It is amazing for hot flashes.works wonders..
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/17/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/4/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking this drug along with two others for about 4yrs now. It for the most part has helped me deal with my depression and anxiety.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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I have taken this for 1 year for hot flashes and it has worked great for me.My experience with this drug has been very good.I can't take HRT, cus of family history of Breast Cancer.
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pam | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this now for 1yr as I couldn't cope with my husbands death. I have found it extremely good as it helps me get along one day at a time without being a complete wreck.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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I've taken this medication, along with Wellbutrin, for 2+ years and it's effectivness is consistant.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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I used this drug for 1 year in fighting depression.It did help with that, but the depression was stemming from the effects of undiagnosed multiple sclerosis. It is now 2 years later and I have developed a cataract of my right eye. Though small and only one eye, it is still troubling. It was just masking the real problem.I would NOT recommend this drug.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Depression
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Depression
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I have had major depression and anciexty for seven years. My doctor changed me from Citalapram to Venlafaxine slow release within the last three months. It has done wonders for my mood and energy levels. I did miss about three doses one week and I felt the symtoms described for withdrawal but I am back on it regularly and I am very impressed how it has made my life much better overall.
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