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Reviewer: Neelson, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have severe depression and this medication has worked great for that. I have only experienced two side effects. My blood pressure has risen a little bit, it used to be in the typical range. And I am frequently nauseous. My stomach doesn't hurt. The nausea is mainly due to my neck being sensitive. If I have a necklace on or something around my neck, I will gag a lot. And sometimes I throw up
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: Ciciqt6u6i, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I can only take it in the morning or it will keep me awake at night. I feel energetic and content while taking it.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have mild depression and anxiety. I was prescribed 100mg to start and now I am on 300mg doses but it is now controlling my symptoms and I can manage though the day.
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Reviewer: Punky, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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My depression was severe. I didn't want to leave the house and did not even want the phone to ring because that meant I had to talk with someone. I feel completely normal again while taking this medicine. Have your vitamin D checked. Mine was very low and this also contributes to depression. I currently am on 2,000 units of vitamin D also and I like having my old self back. I am once again ha
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