Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I had been depressed on and off since my childhood. This medication has worked very well to minimize my depression. I began taking 20 mg. 19 years ago. For the first 2 weeks I was tired and a little bit dizzy but I started to feel less depressed. After about 2 months on this medication I was feeling much better and my doctor recommended that I remain on the medication. Over the years it has ta ... Show Full Comment

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I had been depressed on and off since my childhood. This medication has worked very well to minimize my depression. I began taking 20 mg. 19 years ago. For the first 2 weeks I was tired and a little bit dizzy but I started to feel less depressed. After about 2 months on this medication I was feeling much better and my doctor recommended that I remain on the medication. Over the years it has taken larger doses to keep my depression at bay and I am currently taking 60 mg. per day with good results. I have tried to wean myself off the medication on two different occasions over the years. Within 2 - 3 days after reducing my dosage my ability to "think" went downhill very fast and I felt very confused. I resumed taking the medication immediately on both occasions and my cognitive functions returned to normal in 1-2 weeks. I will not try to wean myself off the meds again and will probably be on them forever. A very fair trade-off for the good quality of life that I and my family have had for the past 19 years.
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This medication did not work for me at all, I was moved to 30 mg, and my depression got even worse and I had to be hospitalized while they changed my medication over to Prozac.

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This medication did not work for me at all, I was moved to 30 mg, and my depression got even worse and I had to be hospitalized while they changed my medication over to Prozac.
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Reviewer: Deborah, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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My doctor suggested that it might take a few days before I noticed any difference when I started taking this drug. I could tell something the NEXT morning. I am concerned about long term use but it has allowed me to have a better quality of life. I recommended it to my mother's doctor when nothing else helped her anxiety. It has helped.

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My doctor suggested that it might take a few days before I noticed any difference when I started taking this drug. I could tell something the NEXT morning. I am concerned about long term use but it has allowed me to have a better quality of life. I recommended it to my mother's doctor when nothing else helped her anxiety. It has helped.
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Reviewer: Brave, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Made me feel dull and numb - couldn't think clearly while taking this Rx.

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Made me feel dull and numb - couldn't think clearly while taking this Rx.
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Reviewer: Sweet995, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I take 40mg every night. I don't cry as much as I used to but then I don't really feel anything any more. The word apathy doesn't even come close to describing how I feel. I have trained myself for so long to act 'normal' but that's all it is. I've told a few doctors that this is how every day is for me and they said the medication is working. Really?

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I take 40mg every night. I don't cry as much as I used to but then I don't really feel anything any more. The word apathy doesn't even come close to describing how I feel. I have trained myself for so long to act 'normal' but that's all it is. I've told a few doctors that this is how every day is for me and they said the medication is working. Really?
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