Personal Pros and Cons of Medication

For Lexapro, some users reported that it was the most helpful medication they've been on, reducing baseline anxiety and making panic more manageable. Some side effects included dizziness, brain zaps, and headaches during withdrawal or adjustment periods. For Effexor, pros included managing symptoms like low mood and motivation, with fewer negative side effects compared to other medications. Cons included difficulty in weaning off from it, brain zaps, decreased libido, weight gain, and heat sensitivity. For ADHD medication like Vyvanse, one user reported it as a game changer, helping them to think one thought at a time, concentrate better, and have more stable moods. For Cymbalta, it worked well for some users but others reported becoming aggressive and agitated, experiencing nausea when discontinuing, or feeling like they had the flu.