"it did relieve my depression and anxiety for the most part, but i really had some awful side effects with this drug, the worst of which was that it affected my short term memory. i got to the point where i could not remember the simplest things. this became noticeable after about 6 months of use. i also believe it caused cystic acne and hair loss (both of which ceased after getting off of it). caused some weight gain too (but every antidepressant i have taken does it seems). i had to get off of it. my memory has thankfully returned back to normal. wish it had worked better for me."