"i&#039;ve been taking this medicine since i stopped drinking - 12 years ago!  it was the only medicine that ever worked for my panic attacks and depression.  i had no idea at the time that they were related.  i had been an alcoholic for about 15 years, and had almost given up.  a lady at work told me about it - totally by chance, and so i tried it.  it worked so well after a few weeks i was able to get outside and function again, and i was able to get off the alcohol.  i take it only in the morning and just after eating around lunchtime.  if i take it too late in the day, it keeps me awake half the night.  my speech has become a little hesitant over the last few years - a rare side effect.  but it&#039;s manageable and worth the trade-off."