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Reviewer: Melinda E., 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have only been taking Fetzima for a very short time and I already feel like my old self from many yrs ago. I am eager to get up and start my day. I set goals that I can accomplish. I have so much energy! I never thought life could be this great for me again. I suffer from MDD. The only thoughts I had all day everyday was wanting to die. For me this is a miracle drug. If you suffer from MDD, I
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Reviewer: funnygirlm, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on Fetzima for 4 years to date. I started with the starter pack and was increased to 40mg almost immediately. It worked for me within 2 weeks and this lasted for a good year. Then, the usual, no longer really working so my doctor and I agreed to 60mgs (yes I know it doesn't come in this dosage- one 40mg and one 20 mg daily). Again this mg worked for almost 2 years before I need to
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Reviewer: Amybee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This was added to other medications I take for depression/being on the bipolar spectrum. More than anything else, it has improved my energy level, which tends to be low due to depression. I am taking 40 mg but would like to see if I notice increased improvement at 80 mg or higher.
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Reviewer: CC, 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've tried most antidepressants on the market to treat my MDD over the last almost 20 years and none have ever really helped. My doctor prescribed Fetzima to use in combination with Wellbutrin and honestly, I've never felt better. These drugs, along with a great therapist, saved my life. I've been taking it steadily for about 3-4 years and feel great. The only side effect I've
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I tool this med for about 2 months. I could not sleep or eat on this medication. I also was extremely angry and had worse anxiety than before starting! I work in pharmacy and know that side effects will usually subside and that is the only reason I stayed it as long as I did. Then I changed jobs, so had a lapse in insurance, when I called about a cash price it was $400. My Dr did not have samples,
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