Depression
"I had severe depression and moderate PTSD. This medication (along with an intensive community treatment program, a psychiatrist, and bi-weekly counseling) helped me to keep going with life. Yes, I gained weight in the beginning. This was due to intense sugar cravings. I do not buy ice-cream, chocolate, or cookies anymore, and have since lost most of the extra weight. For me this was the best option, with the fewest side effects. It has continued to work for 3 years. When I tried to stop taking it, I relapsed. My doctor and I decided it should be a long-term medication for me. This medication has also reduced the frequency of my migraines (but I still take a &#039;rescue&#039; triptan as needed)."