Reviewer: me, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was going through a tough time in my life. was never diagnosed with bipolar but after several failed medications, i.e. zoloft, paxil, cymbalta, lexapro I finally gave in to Symbyax. At first it knocked me out so of course my mood improved, I was sleeping. haha then I took it in the late afternoon and had no problems. Weight gain was an undesired side effect with increased appetite. I gained 38lb ... Show Full Comment

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I was going through a tough time in my life. was never diagnosed with bipolar but after several failed medications, i.e. zoloft, paxil, cymbalta, lexapro I finally gave in to Symbyax. At first it knocked me out so of course my mood improved, I was sleeping. haha then I took it in the late afternoon and had no problems. Weight gain was an undesired side effect with increased appetite. I gained 38lbs in 9 weeks and had to buy all new clothes. Weight finally leveled off and I never had to have meds adjusted. Wish I had never taken myself off the meds and now my doctor is trying other stuff that does not work nearly as well.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After starting this medicine, things got much worse. I ended up having serious reactions. On the bright side I realize that bipolar medicines are not worth the risks. I'm now healthy and without meds. Back to normal life. But that is thanks to me and my lawyer. I will not recommend this medicine to anyone, of any age.

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After starting this medicine, things got much worse. I ended up having serious reactions. On the bright side I realize that bipolar medicines are not worth the risks. I'm now healthy and without meds. Back to normal life. But that is thanks to me and my lawyer. I will not recommend this medicine to anyone, of any age.
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This medicine has been fantastic! I feel like a whole new person!

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This medicine has been fantastic! I feel like a whole new person!
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Reviewer: mj, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This is the only drug that has worked so far for me. The appetite has increased a lot but I am adding exercise into my daily routine to combat any weight gain. I was on seroquel and wanted to kill my self after 1 week on the seroquel. by the 2nd day on symbyax I was feeling better

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This is the only drug that has worked so far for me. The appetite has increased a lot but I am adding exercise into my daily routine to combat any weight gain. I was on seroquel and wanted to kill my self after 1 week on the seroquel. by the 2nd day on symbyax I was feeling better
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Reviewer: oneno, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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i have been taking this drug for about 2 weeks now..this is my first anti-depressent ever...i should have started something 2 years ago and am now cracking due to life.. - it has only been 2 weeks but i have noticed some days have been more enjoyable then others. but i think its too soon too really see how well its working, though i would say i do see a bit more livlieness in myself during teh d ... Show Full Comment

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i have been taking this drug for about 2 weeks now..this is my first anti-depressent ever...i should have started something 2 years ago and am now cracking due to life.. - it has only been 2 weeks but i have noticed some days have been more enjoyable then others. but i think its too soon too really see how well its working, though i would say i do see a bit more livlieness in myself during teh day.. i seem to be sleeping good but im also taking mirapex for my rls wich also has something for sleep..plus the xanax for the anxiety , though the olanzepine in the symbyax is supposed to wotk on that so hopefully i wont need the xanax eventually. my rare suicidal thoughs went from wanting to just die to wanting to die to be in a better place to i just realized i havent really been having them..i am not highly suicidal but would say the thoughts pop up frequently. i will post an updated rewview once i am on it for a month as that is really the time its supposed to take to kick in,. i am 29/male - divorved w/2 kids from a broken home..pretty rough life growing up. i have also noticed some weight gain. increase in appetite for JUNK mostly...though if i control myself i would hope to get the weight down . i would recommend anyone taking this to get some exercize in their routine..even if just a bike ride..that naturally increases seratonin,, i hope to god this works as i have 2 small kids who i dont want to leave stranded in this world. - j
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