Levomilnacipran for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Fetzima

Levomilnacipran has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 96 reviews for the treatment of Depression. 34% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Levomilnacipran

Drumm...
July 14, 2015

"Scariest thing I have ever taken. I have taken SSRI's before and didn't have a problem... I actually weaned off an old one and wanted to be clean from them. My significant other said I stress alot and got me into trying others. I tried citalopram but it made me sick so then I got this. I have been having random panic attacks to the point of where I feel I will pass out, one of which I went to the ER because it went on for 2 hours. During these attacks I get crazy cold Sweats, dizzy, dry mouth, feeling that I can't breathe, heavy fever, and feel I'm about to pass out. I also cannot sleep because I am jittery and fear another attack. I hope it is the pills so i am currently weaning off of them with drugs to calm me down if i get them."

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Lauren
April 5, 2021

"I started on Cymbalta to reduce my back pain praying for a Hail Mary because I tried everything plus surgery and nothing worked. Cymbalta literally changed my life as far as pain goes but it made me absolutely exhausted. My doctor switched me to Fetzima and the energy came back, but still helped with the pain. I started at 20mg and when I went up to 40mg I started getting really angry and went back down to 20mg. I take it like every other day now although I should take it everyday. Out of everything that I’ve tried in the past, an SNRI was my life saver! I give it a 10 For pain but maybe a 5 for depression as I think it makes me more angry, but if I stick to 20mg I’m ok."

10 / 10

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saneT...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 22, 2020

"At first I got a subtle lift in energy. After that it felt like I was on a terrible roller coaster going from okay-ish to completely terrible. For a few days I got enraged, which I had never felt in my life prior to this. Then another day I became convinced that society was going to collapse and there was no point in continuing. Again, I had never felt this way before. I feel a lurking sense of dread and want to stay in bed all day, despite my increased energy. Then on other days I feel almost fine. It's crazy. I'm getting off this as soon as possible."

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Rachel...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 28, 2016

"I can't accurately vouch for this drug if it works or not. But I've had immense side effects and possible allergic reactions. I've had chills, dizziness, and itching on my hands and feet which I are most likely an allergic reaction. And I've had constipation every day, diarrhea, major irritability, and strong desires to cry for no reason"

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reenb
Taken for less than 1 month
February 21, 2016

"Wow.Doc says try this its new. Today-Sunday.Started 20mg Thursday, that afternoon experienced tingling in my mouth and tongue.Thought it was my Mexican lunch, paid it no mind.That nite woke up several times dripping in sweat, showered @ 1:30am and again 4 am. Miserable. Thought OK gotta adjust.. Took 20 mg again Friday am.. My day was horrible. Hot and cold sweats, heart racing. Called outta work. Again real bad nite. Sat took 40mg. 11am the tingling and sweats were severe. Went to ER, doc said go home & stop taking meds.huh? All day I felt nervousness. I was freaking out. never in my life had a reaction to ANYTHING. Bad nite again .Sunday am wake up no meds.Tingling has subsided a bit,very nervous though so called my doc. Waiting 2hrs now"

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 28, 2021

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "Due to tremors on low dose SSRIs, I’ve been on Fetzima….thinking maybe an SNRI would work better for me. The hot flashes and anger caused by this medication are intolerable. I’m done with this. Starting back on Prozac."

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Carolyn
Taken for less than 1 month
January 4, 2022

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "Hands down I have not been this happy in years - however, Fetzima gives me intolerable insomnia - we are talking up all night! I am truly devastated about it because I don’t want to take Ambien every night. I’m going to try to take every other day and check with my doctor about what to do at the end of the month. I recommend taking a Genesight test before trying out different meds."

9 / 10

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ATX-K
Taken for less than 1 month
July 30, 2016

"I have been taking Fetzima for 2-weeks. Headache is my major side effect. I am not used to having headaches and it makes me feel foggy. I do sweat more than usual when I am hot. Positives: decreased appetite, weight loss. This drug is not as effective for anxiety as Paxil, but I gained 20 pounds in 3 months on Paxil."

5 / 10

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cj12
April 25, 2017

"Worked best over all the other anti-depressants I've tried. Still feel a lack of motivation, but the overall mood I'm in has improved. I have been on this for about 1 year now. The only downside is the price, as there is no generic version available. I will likely have to switch again because of my insurance deductible being so high /:"

7 / 10

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headr...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 17, 2014

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "All I have to say is Wow! This is like taking Red Bull as an antidepressant. So far, so good. I just hope this feeling lasts and side effects do not kick in."

8 / 10

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Adoni
July 31, 2014

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "I started out on 40 mg now I'm on 80 mg, so far so good!!"

8 / 10

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Kbmom
March 31, 2016

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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."

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Kristys
January 17, 2015

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "I threw up a few hours after taking this. I discontinued immediately."

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Anonymous
December 23, 2016

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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"

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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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"

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Ginger
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 20, 2018

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

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Pete
Taken for 10 years or more
August 21, 2018

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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 (levomilnacipran) "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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) "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."

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Cassa...
January 3, 2018

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

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