So to the gentleman who just started using it, I would say hang in there and give this medication a chance. Life feels good again. Well, we really don't know the real mechanism of depression. When we do we can give both of you a better answer. Thanks for your input.
Different patients report different problems.
Some none, some a 2-3 week feeling of headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, etc. I am trying to get off the medications entirely, but it is very difficult because of the dizziness and disorientation I suffer when I reduce the dosage or quit all together. I am also very concerned about having gained so much weight. Usually, if you can stop. Some patients have less trouble with weight on St. John's Wort.