i was on it for about 8 months after quitting drinking, i didn't find much in the way of side effects, but then again, after being soberish for the first time since i was 18, i was all over the place... . i hope it helps you, my urges to drink are stronger now i'm off it... and the odd time i have drank, when i was on it, i was able to limit myself a lot more than i can now. . . so i'm trying to just stay away from it..... good luck!!!!