Fetzima for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

Fetzima has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 85 reviews for the treatment of Depression. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 48% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Fetzima

Kbmom
March 31, 2016

"Overall I love this med! I feel like me but with less anxiety. I've been on it for about a month to 6 weeks."

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Mac
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 1, 2020

"I have been on so many medications , I was going to give up until I starting taking this , saved my life , literally"

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Justb...
August 11, 2014

"The doctor tried this to help with depression and bipolar disorder. It caused more anxiety and didn't work well at all. Only stayed on it 2 weeks and couldn't take it anymore."

3 / 10

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Kristys
January 17, 2015

"I threw up a few hours after taking this. I discontinued immediately."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
December 23, 2016

"Made me extremely suicidal, cried uncontrollably, had severe anxiety attacks, after just 2 days of it I could not take it, and it's ridiculously expensive"

1 / 10

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Susan...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 21, 2016

"I didn't feel this drug did much of anything to lessen my depression. It did give me night and day sweats, dry mouth and a foggy mental state that offer made clear thinking more difficult"

1 / 10

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Ginger
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 20, 2018

"I can't take it!!! I now have severe anger, I'm short tempered and have extreme hot flashes. I getting off it!!!!"

1 / 10

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Pete
Taken for 10 years or more
August 21, 2018

"Fatima saved my life ! The only side affect I have is hot flashes ! Which really sucks but at least I feel normal again !!!"

10 / 10

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Sabrina
November 12, 2018

"Going on week 7. I feel less angry. Interested in life more. Feel nauseous though. Pretty good overall."

8 / 10

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SDano
Taken for less than 1 month
October 30, 2018

"I'm on week 4 and so far so good. Just a little constipated but otherwise mood is levelling out."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 5, 2022

"Fetzima is a wonder drug!!!! I suffered from extreme anxiety to the point I could not function. I had mild depression alone with GAD. It has been a real blessing!!!"

10 / 10

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Smmari
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 8, 2020

"I’ve been on this medication Fetzima for over four years. I don’t seem to have any negative side effects compared to a lot of other medications I have tried for depression in the past."

8 / 10

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glide
Taken for less than 1 month
February 8, 2020

"Took Fetzima for 2 days and had to stop because of dizziness, nausea and fever. It's the first time a medication makes me feel this bad. Don't take this poison."

1 / 10

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Cassa...
January 3, 2018

"Increased anxiety, caused hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Was on no other medication, drug or alcohol use."

1 / 10

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Jeff
Taken for less than 1 month
July 20, 2021

"I have anxiety and depression and today is day 1 starting on Fetzima at 20mg for 2 days, then 40mg for 28 days. I hope it works I will report back."

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