Not everyone will have side effects , some people it helps but for me I had hallucinations and was talking crazy. I was in the hospital when they started me on it. My Daughter came to see me and knew I was not right. I knew what I was doing but could not control it. Was seeing things and picking in the air. Of course they took me off after my Daughter told them about what was happening. I'm so glad it helps some people but not for me.