Levomilnacipran for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

• Kym...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2014

"My doctor is using this Fetzima for my fibromyalgia. The Fetzima has made a big difference in my life. I started with 20 mg for 2 days, then 40 mg, it has helped with the pain greatly, plus I'm starting to lose weight. My body feels halfway normal again. I think the inflammation in my body has gone down also. I don't feel swollen or stiff like I used to. I haven't been using my tramadol and ibuprofen much either. I haven't had any side effect at all. My doctor also gave me a coupon that helps. My copay is 50, but with the coupon, it is 25."

• Dru...
• July 14, 2015

"Scariest thing I have ever taken. I have taken SSRIs before and didn't have a problem... I actually weaned off an old one and wanted to be clean from them. My significant other said I stress a lot and got me into trying others. I tried citalopram, but it made me sick, so then I got this. I have been having random panic attacks to the point of where I feel I will pass out, one of which I went to the ER because it went on for 2 hours. During these attacks, I get crazy cold sweats, dizzy, dry mouth, feeling that I can't breathe, heavy fever, and feel I'm about to pass out. I also cannot sleep because I am jittery and fear another attack. I hope it is the pills, so I am currently weaning off of them with drugs to calm me down if I get them."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2021

Levomilnacipran "Due to tremors on low dose SSRIs, I’ve been on Fetzima… thinking maybe an SNRI would work better for me. The hot flashes and anger caused by this medication are intolerable. I’m done with this. Starting back on Prozac."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2022

Levomilnacipran "Hands down, I have not been this happy in years - however, Fetzima gives me intolerable insomnia - we are talking up all night! I am truly devastated about it because I don’t want to take Ambien every night. I’m going to try to take it every other day and check with my doctor about what to do at the end of the month. I recommend taking a Genesight test before trying out different meds."

• san...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2020

"At first, I got a subtle lift in energy. After that, it felt like I was on a terrible roller coaster, going from okay-ish to completely terrible. For a few days, I got enraged, which I had never felt in my life prior to this. Then, another day, I became convinced that society was going to collapse and there was no point in continuing. Again, I had never felt this way before. I feel a lurking sense of dread and want to stay in bed all day, despite my increased energy. Then, on other days, I feel almost fine. It's crazy. I'm getting off this as soon as possible."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2016

"I can't accurately vouch for this drug if it works or not. But I've had immense side effects and possible allergic reactions. I've had chills, dizziness, and itching on my hands and feet, which are most likely an allergic reaction. And I've had constipation every day, diarrhea, major irritability, and strong desires to cry for no reason."

• ree...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2016

"Wow. Doc says try this, it's new. Today-Sunday. Started 20 mg Thursday, that afternoon, experienced tingling in my mouth and tongue. Thought it was my Mexican lunch, paid it no mind. That night, woke up several times dripping in sweat, showered at 1:30 am and again at 4 am. Miserable. Thought, OK, gotta adjust... Took 20 mg again Friday am. My day was horrible. Hot and cold sweats, heart racing. Called out of work. Again, real bad night. Saturday took 40 mg at 11 am. The tingling and sweats were severe. Went to the ER, doc said go home and stop taking meds. Huh? All day I felt nervousness. I was freaking out. Never in my life had a reaction to anything. Bad night again. Sunday AM, wake up, no meds. Tingling has subsided a bit, very nervous though, so called my doc. Waiting 2 hrs now."

• ATX...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2016

"I have been taking Fetzima for 2 weeks. Headache is my major side effect. I am not used to having headaches, and it makes me feel foggy. I do sweat more than usual when I am hot. Positives: decreased appetite, weight loss. This drug is not as effective for anxiety as Paxil, but I gained 20 pounds in 3 months on Paxil."

• cj1...
• April 25, 2017

"Worked best overall among the other antidepressants I've tried. Still feel a lack of motivation, but the overall mood I'm in has improved. I have been on this for about 1 year now. The only downside is the price, as there is no generic version available. I will likely have to switch again because of my insurance deductible being so high."

• hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2014

Levomilnacipran "All I have to say is Wow! This is like taking Red Bull as an antidepressant. So far, so good. I just hope this feeling lasts and side effects do not kick in."

• Ado...
• July 31, 2014

Levomilnacipran "I started out on 40 mg, now I'm on 80 mg, so far so good!"

• Mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2020

Levomilnacipran "I have been on so many medications, I was going to give up until I started taking this, saved my life, literally."

• Kbm...
• March 31, 2016

Levomilnacipran "Overall, I love this med! I feel like me but with less anxiety. I've been on it for about a month to 6 weeks."

• Jus...
• August 11, 2014

Levomilnacipran "The doctor tried this to help with depression and bipolar disorder. It caused more anxiety and didn't work well at all. Only stayed on it 2 weeks and couldn't take it anymore."

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2016

Levomilnacipran "I didn't feel this drug did much of anything to lessen my depression. It did give me night and day sweats, dry mouth, and a foggy mental state that often made clear thinking more difficult."

• Sab...
• November 12, 2018

Levomilnacipran "Going on week 7. I feel less angry. Interested in life more. Feel nauseous, though. Pretty good overall."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2016

Levomilnacipran "Made me extremely suicidal, cried uncontrollably, had severe anxiety attacks. After just 2 days of it, I could not take it, and it's ridiculously expensive."

• SDa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

Levomilnacipran "I'm on week 4, and so far, so good. Just a little constipated, but otherwise, mood is leveling out."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2018

Levomilnacipran "I can't take it!!! I now have severe anger, I'm short-tempered and have extreme hot flashes. I'm getting off it!!!!"

• Pet...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 21, 2018

Levomilnacipran "Fatima saved my life! The only side effect I have is hot flashes! Which really sucks, but at least I feel normal again!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 5, 2022

Levomilnacipran "Fetzima is a wonder drug! I suffered from extreme anxiety to the point I could not function. I had mild depression along with GAD. It has been a real blessing!"

• Smm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 8, 2020

Levomilnacipran "I’ve been on this medication, Fetzima, for over four years. I don’t seem to have any negative side effects compared to a lot of other medications I have tried for depression in the past."

• Cas...
• January 3, 2018

Levomilnacipran "Increased anxiety, caused hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Was on no other medication, drug, or alcohol use."

• Jef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

Levomilnacipran "I have anxiety and depression, and today is day 1 starting on Fetzima at 20 mg for 2 days, then 40 mg for 28 days. I hope it works, I will report back."

• gli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2020

Levomilnacipran "Took Fetzima for 2 days and had to stop because of dizziness, nausea, and fever. It's the first time a medication makes me feel this bad. Don't take this poison."