"i have taken paxil, effexor and lexapro.  these drugs helped but left me feeling like a zombie, had sexual side effects, and extreme night sweats.  because, of these side effects i always went of the prescription after a year or less.  when i went off effexor i was energetic, worked out and felt great. i thought if i could just maintain working out i would be okay.  well i slowly quit working out and got angrier and angrier.  i tried to fight it for 3 years before i couldn&#039;t take it any more.  this time the doctor put me on 150 mg wellbutrin xl.  i started feeling better within a couple of days. i did experience bad headaches and had a upset stomach for the first month.  it was worth it. i have no side effects and feel 100% normal."