Its success rate for children and adolescents is only about 50 to 60 percent, compared to 70 to 80 percent for adults. Carbamazepine is also very helpful for younger people who have bipolar disorder. Studies with some of the newer mood stabilizers indicate they may be highly effective also. Also, cutting back on the dose often will reduce side effects that you're already experiencing. You can gradually start taking larger doses.
Many side effects go away after a few weeks on the medication.
Here are some suggestions on how to ease some of the side effects that can be caused by antidepressants. Sit or lie down as soon as you start to feel dizzy. With illness you can take medicine to make you better. Sometimes they take a long time to 'kick in,' and it can take several tries with different ones before you find the right match. You will overcome.