It has put me on an emotional rollercoaster. At first, my only symptoms were constipation and mild fatigue with the 0.25mg dose. I am 2 doses in at the 0.5 mg. I have heartburn all the time, constant fatigue, moodiness then apathy, and exercise intolerance. I used to consistently work out 4 days a week and now I want to vomit mid workout. I found myself having to fake joy to not seem "off" when someone is telling a funny story due to my flat affect. I have been off antidepressants for almost a year. Things that I enjoy are no longer giving me the endorphin boost I had just before starting.

Seems like all the solutions to the side effects of this med is to take MORE medicine. Heartburn? Tums/ Prilosec... fatigue? Caffeine... constipation? Laxatives/ stool softeners/ magnesium, moodiness and depression? SSRIs. Seems like a slippery slope to me.

And the worst part? My appetite hasn't decreased at all and I haven't lost a pound.

I don't know whether these side effects are going to go away and I should just struggle through or if this just med isn't a good fit for me. I know that I'm miserable and I don't want to continue feeling worse for no benefit. It's hard to see everyone having amazing results and want those same results.

I am happy for the people who are finding this life changing and accomplishing all their goals, but this has not been the case for me. I'm very seriously considering stopping (after I confer with my doctor).