"this medicine has changed my life:  i go out again, i am smiling again. i was so worried about weight gain as i have battled eating disorders all my life and i have not gained any weight on 5mg, but my whole life has changed. i am &quot;me&quot; again. the only side effect i have is vivid dreams, and i had headaches for the first week. i am on the brand name cipralex and it has worked wonders for me. much of my problems are hormone related (pmdd and pcos) but i exercise, watch what i eat, and mostly i smile. i was worried to start this medicine because of the weight-related reviews but i am doing well on it, and i am a better mom and wife. i am also remembering to love myself which i hadn&#039;t done in years."