depression
"I was initially prescribed escitalopram for situational depression without being warned about start up anxiety and insomnia.  After a week, I was switched to mirtazapine 7.5mg, which helped me sleep and regain the 10 pounds I had lost the previous week.  However, as the situation worsened, my dosage was increased to 30mg, at which point the drug became too activating, and sleep disappeared.  When I attempted to reduce my dosage, I got hit with massive withdrawals.  I now have chronic insomnia, severe cognitive problems, and an anxiety disorder that resulted in countless additional medications, including an antipsychotic.  These drugs have rendered me numb, unmotivated, impotent, and stupid.  Simply stated, this drug ruined my life."