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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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One of the longest working medications for me. Slight hair loss. 750mg per day with 40mg paroxetine.
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Reviewer: Joanne, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been on this medication for a number of years. It seems to really suppress my personality, especially in the winter. I wonder if it is time to try a different one,
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Take the warnings about diabetes seriously. It did not work,I was dosed massively. Gained 50 lbs
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've tried almost every drug out there over the last couple years and depakote was the only drug that has kept me stable.
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Reviewer: mesaarizona, 45-54 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This makes you really not care at all. I mentioned to my Psych, MD that I would take a few extra any time I knew I was going to be under stress or in an irritating environment self medicating. He switched me to Latuda and I have been going down on this. I feel 10X more alive no more drooling no more numb emotions I actually feel like myself
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