"prescribed in tandem with effexor for suicidal depression. useful initially for sleep and anxiety reduction, but no noticeable effect on depression. side effects hard to tolerate: significant weight gain (15 pounds in 6 weeks); excessive sedation during daytime; sore, dry eyes; stomach pains; bladder pains and trouble urinating; coordination problems. overall, feel &quot;toxic&quot;. could deal with this if drug was effective, but i&#039;m tapering off it asap. would not wish to discourage anyone who might benefit from taking this medication, but side effect profile is not fun."