"i was started on brintellix (now trintellix) in the hospital for suicidal ideation. i have struggled with it si since the 80s. when my dose was increased i had these muscle spasms over my chest. i went to the er they could not find anything cardio. when i reduced the dose it went away. my mood did improve and i have been back to my old self. no problem since aug, now it&#039;s dec and i had had 3 more spells. er again found nothing. dr thinks it&#039;s my anxiety. i feel unheard. i don&#039;t want to give up being stable. i hate having my illness. i have to be my own advocate....

(i too had rough gastro side effects but slowly they leveled out with over the counter meds.)"