Auvelity for Major Depressive Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2024

"The absolute best medication I have been on for depression. I have been on everything in the last 20 years and nothing has worked like this. I'm happy, motivated, sleep well, have emotions, and I don't feel hopeless. I am a better mother as well. Such an amazing medication. In the beginning, I did feel 'high' for a lack of better words and lightheaded. I clenched my jaw a bit as well. It’s been 4 months now and I feel great. No weight gain. Sexual side effects were very temporary."

• Lui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2023

"My 2nd review. I will say that it really has taken a good 8 weeks on this med to really start working along with everything else to maintain health. The quick 1-2 weeks, as advertised, may and probably helps very chronic or worse at the beginning. I have been on Zoloft and Seroquel ER for years. If you are trying this, hopefully, you will use the cost savings card. I take Auvelity 2 times a day. I gave it a 9 several weeks ago, moving it to 10. I have been on about every med out there. Don't give up. Give this a try, I think it is revolutionary."

• K P...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2024

"I never ever write reviews, but I feel like my experience may help someone who is apprehensive about trying Auvelity. I have suffered from medication-resistant major depressive disorder for 21 years. I have been on every antidepressant medication there is, with no relief. I came to the realization that my depression would last a lifetime and I would just live in misery until I died. My psychiatrist suggested Auvelity, and I was not excited to try this medicine since my depression was untreatable. However, I gave it a try, and I'm glad I did. This medicine is a miracle pill, and I am actually surprised how fast and how effective it is. My depression has lifted significantly, and I am able to enjoy life more. I don't know if my depression would be treatable with this medication. I love it."

• Amy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2023

"I've been taking Auvelity for 5 months, and I can honestly say I have not felt this good in many years. I have had depression for 40 years. I know I'm still depressed to some degree, but the heaviness is gone. I can find joy easier. I'm rarely suicidal. I felt very weird, dissociated for about the first month. It was like I was walking beside myself and watching my life - I felt separate from the depression. It's very hard to explain. I'm just so glad I stuck with it. I would definitely recommend it. I had been taking Wellbutrin for years."

• sad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2024

"For me, this is an actual magic pill. Within two days of starting it, I'm not crying, hopeless, wishing I was dead, no appetite, sleeping all day, etc. I feel like myself. Not a numb zombie version of me either. It made me a little sleepy at first, but that got better. Dosing 8 hours apart is very silly and inconvenient, and I have a great response taking once a day. The price is beyond unethical without insurance coverage. For that reason, I really resent that I'm supporting the company (you made a medicine that is the fastest-ever treatment for depression! But then it's only for rich people??) but unfortunately, there's no generic yet."

• mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

"Auvelity gave me, from day one, relief from all anxiety and depression. It was like a light switch that turned off the depression and anxiety and turned on feeling normal. This drug is a game changer. I used the manufacturer coupon to help cover my Rx copay, my out-of-pocket cost is only $10/month. I’m one week into treatment and tentatively sticking to one pill per day in the morning, but may increase it to two a day in the future. Zero side effects so far."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2023

"I'm about 3 weeks in, and I've noticed a decrease in depression symptoms, particularly low energy levels and loss of motivation. Some minor side effects the first few days, but all is good now. Hoping to continue to see symptom improvement with this medication!"

• ALP...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2024

"Right before being prescribed Auvelity, I was probably at my lowest. I saw no hope, no purpose, no point in continuing to fight what felt like a never-ending uphill battle. My psychiatrist switched me from Wellbutrin to Auvelity, and I didn’t feel any change for about a week. I was really discouraged, as I had read that change is usually felt within a few days on this med. Just after the 1-week mark, things changed. I felt lighter, things felt easier. Day by day, my entire view on life started changing. I wasn’t terrified of the future, I wasn’t dreading each and every day, I wasn’t hoping I would be a victim of some great accident to end my suffering. It sounds dramatic and it is, but this med has done so much for me. I am just over a month in and I literally would not be here if I had not started this medication. My only downside is the cost and access of this medication, due to insurance not covering this and the manufacturer coupon not working without it. Fingers crossed."

• Rub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

"I tried several different drugs that didn’t work very well for me and was starting to get frustrated. Auvelity began working within one week and has helped me IMMENSELY. I am finally able to get through the day without crying. My panic attacks have lessened. I am excited about my future (can’t remember the last time that happened). It is very expensive, but there is a voucher to get it for $10! Search Auvelity $10 voucher/coupon and show it to your pharmacist."

• ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2023

"This medication has given me my life back. I have been on many antidepressants and have finally found one that has been a game-changer for me. I have prayed for many years to recover from the depression."

• Jpi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 16, 2024

"I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder since I was a teen. I’ve tried several medications but always still felt so lethargic and tired. It was so exhausting to do any task and I just generally felt hopeless. I’ve been on Auvelity for about 9 months. It started working within the first week. Not only am I not so exhausted anymore but I actually have energy. My overall mood as a whole has greatly increased. I think this medication is life changing."

• idb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2024

"I met with a new psychiatrist last week and explained that in the past 24 years I've tried almost every antidepressant but the MAOIs. Nothing helped longer than a month. I stayed on Lexapro since it helped with the irritability, but that went away years ago. He told me about a new antidepressant that is unlike SSRIs in that it takes effect very quickly, rather than weeks or months. I had basically given up any hope, but still agreed to try it. I'm on day 6 and I can already feel it working in a positive way. I have more energy, doing basic tasks don't feel like a major chore, my hygiene has improved, and I started to laugh again. It has been so long since something struck me as funny I thought I would never feel it again. I've also stopped grinding my teeth. I know it has only been a week, and based on past experiences it possibly could fizzle. I am just praying that it doesn't, because I actually feel like a human again."

• klb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2023

"Going to say this is the best medicine I have taken in a long time. Been on them all, and all stopped working as I'm very resistant to medicine. I'm very hopeful that Auvelity will be a game changer for me."

• MsS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2024

"I stumbled serendipitously on the combo of Delsym and Wellbutrin after a Covid infection a few weeks ago and was prescribed Auvelity after observing I felt much better with that DIY version. Over the last 3 weeks, I have felt better than I have felt in the last 10 years. I've tried many antidepressants and they must work to some extent (because I felt worse when I’ve tried to stop them) but I was still very tearful, ruminative, irritable, hopeless... like Eeyore, but with anxiety."

• Mes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

"I am on week two now. I would say this medication works fast. I was so depressed, but it changed the way I think and feel. No side effects for me, but just on the first day, I felt nauseous. I like it for real. I will keep you updated, guys."

• aek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2023

"Unfortunately, this medication made me really sick. The side effects described came on after 10-12 days on the full dose: severe anxiety, loss of appetite, headaches. All came together with severity, so be careful with this drug. I had never experienced this before, and it was awful."

• sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2024

"This stuff is amazing. I'm actually taking Wellbutrin 150 mg 2/day and 30 mg pure DXM tabs 2/day for a couple of months now. I'm 51. I've tried Zoloft, Paxil, was on Lexapro for many years, but nothing even comes close to this --- cough medicine! I discovered this Wellbutrin/DXM combo by accident when I had a nasty cold and was taking DXM on top of the Wellbutrin. The negative self-talk, the depression, the suicidal ideation all went away. I hope it continues!!"

• fal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2023

"This antidepressant has caused severe dizzy spells for hours on end, even after having taken it for a week. It also has increased my anxiety and seems to be making my tinnitus significantly louder. Not impressed."

• Rou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2023

"It has been amazing. I felt better just 2 days later. My psychiatrist suggested a placebo effect, but the change has been too significant for that. My brain is quiet and I feel at peace. I've been on it for about 2 months."

• CAL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2024

"I have suffered with MDD for years and have tried numerous medications without success. I was hesitant to take Auvelity because I didn't want to be let down by yet another medication that didn't help me. However, to my surprise, within a week I noticed an improvement in my MDD symptoms. I've been taking it for 3 months now and I cannot picture going back to a life without it. The only noticeable side effect is short bouts of mania, but they don't impair my ability to work and function in my day-to-day life."

• Dga...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2024

"Follow-up from the first review. Been on Auvelity for 2 months now. It helped tremendously for depression but not so much for my anxiety. About a month ago, my doctor put me on Buspirone along with Auvelity. My anxiety is now almost totally gone, and my depression remains in remission. I am very grateful for both medications."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2023

"I've been on Auvelity for 2 weeks now. I swear I felt a difference on day 1 but wanted to wait a while to see if it lasted or if I got any side effects. I can see the beauty in things again & catch myself smiling a lot. I've been majorly depressed since 2012!! This has been a life changer so far. I even have it in me to get up and take care of myself or complete a task that needs done. I'm almost back to who I was before the trauma and MDD. If you've tried a ton of other antidepressants that didn't work, ask your dr about Auvelity! Also, my anxiety has lessened greatly on this med. I don't take my Xanax as nearly as much as I used to before Auvelity. I also take Zoloft (200 mgs a day) still for depression."

• cyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2024

"I’ve suffered from MDD for over 5 years and have been on many different antidepressants and therapy during this time with no improvement. I had suicidal ideation and panic attacks so severe that I quit my job and spent most of the last year in bed. Within a few days of taking Auvelity, my symptoms decreased and within a couple of weeks, they were gone. My only side effect is that I get a little dizzy when I stand up, which is nothing compared to what I’ve been suffering with. I can’t say enough positive things about this medication, which in my case, has changed my life for the better."

• bir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 6, 2023

"I have taken antidepressants my entire adult life, since they first became available (Elavil), with varying degrees of success. Finally, about 11 years ago, I was dosed correctly with a cocktail of five drugs, and I did well for almost 10 years. Then last fall, I noticed that the depression seemed to be creeping back in, for no apparent reason. I was afraid to have my meds changed because I was afraid I would get even worse if they were changed, but finally, I became suicidal and knew something had to be done. After a frank talk with my prescriber, she said she had a new med for MDD that she would give me samples of - Auvelity. I didn't hold out much hope, but on DAY ONE, I felt less anxious and steadier, mood-wise. I couldn't believe it. And I have done better ever since. My only problem was, I can't take two in a 24 hr. period - too much sleepiness. But I seem to be doing great on one! This is a miracle drug, but why it's so expensive is beyond me. Still, I'll take it!"

• A P...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2024

"I have severe, treatment-resistant depression. Been through four rounds of TMS and 22 medications. Auvelity has been unlike any mental health medication I've taken. The first few days, I felt outside myself, cloudy. When I went up to twice daily, it got to a point where I didn't feel safe driving. I stopped, restarted, went up to two slowly. I started with one dose late in the evening and gradually took it earlier. I then added the second dose before bed. I take it at 10 AM and 10 PM. I don't take it unless I've eaten something. Depression has improved a lot. So has my anxiety and paranoia. No more weird 'high' feelings, but it does make me drowsy. I'm one to struggle to sleep. Not anymore. I close my eyes and I'm out. Sometimes for 10 hours. After the first dose, sometimes I need an energy drink to stay awake. I can't brew the coffee strong enough. But I'm not suicidal. The oppressive, depressed 'doom' feeling is mostly gone. Not perfect, but the best so far."