"after having mild but persistent depression for 18 years it got much worse after having my first baby. i&#039;d never took any depression medication, but my gp recommended to take cipramil. it took around 4 - 6 weeks before i really felt the benefit of the medicine with mild side effects such as nausea, dizziness and not being able to concentrate. but now i&#039;ve been taking it for 9 months and i&#039;m so happy and coping with life much better, and most importantly having fun and enjoying my baby. i put on 5 kg since started to take cipramil, but i think i eat more now that i can enjoy my food.i&#039;m not sure another long term side effects, but i&#039;m so thankful that i can feel joy in life again after being miserable for so long."