Hello Riggs,
Welcome. I am new as well. I completely understand about the guilt you feel when telling your only friend from work about what's going on. I started talking to a therapist to ease my guilt. I didn't want our conversation filled with my issues and symptoms. I wanted so badly for our conversations to return to NORMAL. What I didn't realize was that my friend didn't mind the occasional 2 am calls when I couldn't sleep or woke from a nightmare. She didnt' mind lending an ear because that is what real friends do. Her words.... Maybe asking him how he feels about it might ease some of the guilt you are feeling. Anyhow, I am not familiar with the drug you cited in your post, never heard of it. When in doubt, ask your doctor for the information on the side effects, how many studies, etc. Also try your pharmacist. Mine is usually helpful and knowledgable.
Best wishes,
FightingLily