"i was prescribed this for adhd that was along with bipolar disorder.  i didnt take it at first cause i was scared because i have a history of substance abuse. finally i decided to give it a try.  the first day i took it there was a huge difference.  i was not as irritable as usual.  the &quot;chatter&quot; in my head quietened.  i was able to focus better on a few tasks.  i felt a little bit more confident than usual.  so far, i haven&#039;t had any bad things to say. i have ect once a month which helps a little bit with my depression and bipolar, but this medication seems to do more good than any of that stuff. "