I got put on this a few days ago and I have been battling anxiety and depression for years now. I tried lexapro a year or two back and hated it because I didn’t feel like a person at all and when I went to a smaller dose it didn’t help so a friend of mine told me this new med works for her very well. 

I just quit smoking the day I got put on this new med as well and have a nicotine patch on (14 mg). I felt amazing in the beginning of the day then during the afternoon evening I started to feel really dizzy like if I took a turn I would fall over. I called the pharmacist and told her and she said I should go on a smaller dose of the patch so I went to step three and I I don’t feel as dizzy but in the morning after I take the pill and put the patch on I feel really weird and slightly dizzy then it goes away. I can’t tell if it’s the meds or patch or both! 

Can someone tell me how I’m suppose to feel or what to expect the first week or two on this med? 

I also get really tired half way through the day like I could fall asleep. Is this normal for the beginning of this? I take it twice a day.