"have been taking this now for 2 years for anxiety and depression. i had minimal side effects when starting the medicine (needed minimal time to adjust as compared to other ssris) but can note i now perspire a lot more and my cholesterol and blood pressure have increased. this medicine has worked relatively well for me and has made me better balanced. i still get some anxiety and depression but it&#039;s not as debilitating. it will be disappointing if my cholesterol and blood pressure remain high as i will have to seek alternatives. i have had some weight loss on this medicine and am not hungry all the time like i was on avanza and luvox. fingers crossed some weight loss will fix the high blood pressure."