"i started this medication after switching from quetiapine for bipolar 2.  i have so much more energy on this medication, i have lost weight and it has levelled out my mood considerably (my usual mood state is low, but i do cycle a couple of times a year).  during initial titration i had trouble sleeping, dry mouth and digestive bleeding.  but these have lessened over time and i use laxatives and synthetic saliva to ease the side effects.  overall i&#039;m very happy with this medication."