"i have only taken the xl for 3 days, i have had some anxiety and take ativan to get through. i feel more able to focus, complete projects, not so much crying, starting to feel like i can cope with life again. i am working, i would advise people to take a couple days off work when starting just to let the side effects subside. i had sexual dysfunction with zoloft, so i am hoping that i don&#039;t have the same problem with this med."