Just use care.. I'm still slightly manic after 4 weeks.. the major side effects (super edgy and short fused..jaw.. twitches) disappeared after 2 weeks.. I do think if you can take it long enough to get steady in your system.. at least then you can know for sure if it is or isn't for you.. don't know if people can get through that though.. I wouldn't want to do it again honestly... I'm happy I did now.. being slightly and I do mean slightly (not very strong) manic isn't exactly a fantastic feeling especially in tight situations.. I'll take it over the 2 months depression and 3 blackouts.. the last blackout lasted 4 days and landed me in inpatient. . Luckily I explained things and they put me in partial hospitalization. .. so I'll take the meds over that!