I am currently taking 2mg a day and it helps slow my thoughts down. Not as anxious at bed time either which used to be a major problem. Have less intrusive thoughts about death and in general it has really helped me. One side effect.... - sorry to be graphic - but if I squeeze my nipple, I produce milk. But it's not bothersome to me. I would rather the good effects of the drug then to come of them because of that one reason! I am told it's nothing to worry about though.