"i&#039;ve been treated with a combination of depakote, effexor and wellbutrin before and i just felt crazier than i did before and gained about 45 pounds. so i got off meds altogether for about 15 years. needless to say, as much as i wanted to live an unmedicated life, my rapid and severe mood swings were really making things difficult for me. after two failed relationships i decided i&#039;d go to the doctor and give it another shot. i feel like a brand new man! i&#039;m just beginning my second month. month one i was on 200mg taken three times a day and i just was so calm and collected and took my time to react to things instead of flying off the handle. now i&#039;m on 300mg 3 times a day and this might just be perfect for me. highly recommended"