"i was prescribed this medication to help with depression and anxiety brought on by several chronic medical conditions including crohn&#039;s disease and arthritis. because of my sensitivity to meds, i was started on 5mg. i could not make it through the first week due to severe diarrhea (like taking a colonoscopy prep), severe nausea, bloating, chest pain, disrupted sleep, body aches and drowsiness. side effects started on day one. i also had weird/ vivid dreams, but i didn&#039;t mind that. i usually try to push through in the beginning, but this was too much. i don&#039;t think it&#039;s a good choice for anyone who already has gi issues. i&#039;ve tried other meds that caused mild diarrhea in the beginning that i could tolerate. this was a bad fit for me!"