"(female, 23) the side effects are awful, but go away. i experienced nausea and insomnia, weight gain, libido death, and difficulty achieving orgasm. the nausea and insomnia went away in 1.5-2 weeks, but the nausea almost made me stop taking the medication. glad i didn&#039;t though! all side effects were gone by week 8. be patient! this medication has worked wonders. i feel motivated and excited about my future, and i don&#039;t run away from my problems. as a side note, i may have experienced weight gain because i was not eating regularly before i began taking it. the weight gain wasn&#039;t drastic though, i just look healthy and i&#039;ve lost my sallow complexion. overall, the adjustment period can be brutal but it is well worth it. good luck!"