"i took this for the first time last july, it gave me a lot more energy. i did not consider myself as &quot;depressed&quot; at the time, but when i look back on it, i&#039;ve realized that it made me a lot happier and more positive than when i was not on it. i liked the energizing aspect, but i can&#039;t say it really helped with the anxiety. so if your sole purpose for going on this medication is for depression &amp; fatigue, i recommend it. also lost about 15 pounds on this med"