Levomilnacipran and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2020

Levomilnacipran for Major Depressive Disorder "Diagnosed with MDD, GAD, and complex PTSD. This Fetzima medication has literally been a miracle drug for me. Been on different SSRIs and never felt well. I have never felt cognitively sharper, able to function throughout the day, and without feeling sedated. No more negative thoughts and self-loathing, low energy, agitation, and irritability, inability to leave the house and be productive and crushes my GAD as well. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to live a life I have never known. If you can push through a few weeks of nausea, dizziness, and not feeling great, you will get to a good place. Give it time to work."

• Sev...
• February 12, 2016

Levomilnacipran for Depression "So far (knock on wood) I have not experienced any MAJOR side effects, but I plan on checking back here after being on the medication for longer than a week. I have noticed the sweating (not severe though), my doctor did warn me about it before I started taking it. The first day I had a HORRIBLE headache and was dizzy most of the day. It was gone after my first night's sleep on it. I can't make a good or bad judgment on it YET, however, if in a month I experience anything else, I will check it. Well, I'll check in here either way because these forums with REAL experiences helped me when I was first introduced to this drug, as I had never heard of it before."

• asd...
• June 4, 2014

Levomilnacipran for Depression "The potential side effect list became my life. I got everything, the extreme sweating, nausea, dry mouth, constipation... all of it. Had to stop going to my daily kickboxing classes completely because I'd get dizzy and throw up every five minutes until I stopped working out. I had to plan taking it around being able to spend two hours in bed not moving in air conditioning just to keep it down. Saw 0 effect on mood. I was switched to a new one yesterday, and hopefully life gets better."

• i m...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2015

Levomilnacipran for Major Depressive Disorder "Other meds not effective and troubling to doctor. I started FETZIMA 40 mg 5 days ago, including taper off Wellbutrin and Escitalopram. Side effects: heavy sweating, a couple of headaches, occasional nausea, frequent diarrhea, little bouts of grouchiness, inconsistent sleep, feel unsteady - improved mood, better energy. I'm hoping for negative effects to stop or be manageable. I see Dr. in a week. I'll hang in there till then."

• bam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2015

Levomilnacipran for Depression "I was switched from Celexa to Fetzima. I started on 20 mg for a few days, then increased to 40 mg. It did not help my depression at all. I was crying and had repetitive thoughts. Side effects were awful: constipation, dizziness, retrograde ejaculation, anxiety, irritability, etc. I switched to Viibryd. So far, it's a lot better."

• Asd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2018

Levomilnacipran for Depression "I started on 20 mg of Fetzima for one week and am now on the second week at 40 mg. Fetzima is NOT FOR ME, as side effects thus far include insomnia, major mood swings, uncontrollable crying over ???, tingling of the body, heart pounding, muscle aches, and redness of the eyes, eyelids, and skin around the eyes. Using my facial lotions—which never bothered me pre-Fetzima—results in a burning sensation on the skin. I also have constant ringing in my ears, head rushes, and pre-seizure-like auras (I’ve had a few med-related seizures in the past). I feel angry and irritated like never before. I yelled at another driver (not that he could hear or see me), calling him an ** idiot. I rarely swear, so this was quite a sign of “me not being me.” THAT SAID, I’m going to speak with my MD and cease further Fetzima intake pronto."

• Tis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 24, 2018

Levomilnacipran for Major Depressive Disorder "Well, my Wellbutrin stopped working after 4 years. Explained as tolerance. Switched to Fetzima for 1+ year. First 5 days, I took a lot of naps, dizziness, nausea, and, surprisingly, constipation. By week 2, it subsided and mood was better, but not fantastic. Fetzima was a crutch because I was functional and could get around, but not as well as I used to. But without this crutch, I would be hopping around, if not immobilized, so to speak. It did its job, just nothing special. Better on it than off of it. But depression is back now. I don't recommend Fetzima, but if it works, it works. Give it a chance. Wait 2-3 weeks to see how you feel. I tapered off it and I start back on Wellbutrin today (which for me has been the best med I've ever taken). Best of luck. Remember, each individual has a unique brain chemistry, so meds are always trial and error. If you don't like it, tell your doctor and don't be afraid to switch, just heed warning to withdrawals and taper off accordingly."

• JTK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2016

Levomilnacipran for Major Depressive Disorder "Started on Fetzima 20 mg and increased to 80 mg over two weeks' time. Expected some weird feelings while coming off one med and starting another, but did not anticipate the horrible side effects that happened. By the time I got to 80 mg, my GI tract was raw from mouth to anus. I am now on a PPI to repair my stomach. I also experienced dizziness, eye pain, blurred vision, sadness, forgetfulness, and weird dreams. I saw no benefit from this drug and am currently titrating off under doctor's supervision."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2015

Levomilnacipran for Major Depressive Disorder "Tried this med after failure with a few other drugs (Paxil, Lexapro, Remeron, Prozac, Buspar). Figured since I really wasn't tolerating the SSRIs that maybe I had a dopamine or norepinephrine problem. I have anxious depression. Could only tolerate this medication for about a week and a half, and I consider myself pretty strong and able to suck it up since these meds take time to work. My sleep became terrible (nightmares, even if I did sleep), and I was super anxious, dizzy, and shaky all day. Week and a half, and I had to call it quits. Would not recommend this if you have anxiety, but then again, some people get anxiety relief from similar norepinephrine drugs (Wellbutrin or Pristiq). Not for me. Oh, and the cost was insane. $300/mo."

• Nit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 2, 2022

Levomilnacipran for Major Depressive Disorder "The worst drug I have ever taken, and I have taken at least 50. Caused extreme anger/rage outbursts over simple things. It jacked my heart up 45 beats, I was having serious AFib. Not to mention, after four years, I have never experienced a drug this physically addicting. More physical and intense withdrawals than coming off Benzos, by far intense stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, migraine, dizzy, just feel horrible, and this is a taper. This medicine turned me into a very scary human being, and discontinuing it is just as scary. Don't take this medicine, if you do, be prepared to deal with insane rage."

• Dru...
• July 14, 2015

For Depression "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."

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

For Depression "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."

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

Levomilnacipran for Depression "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."