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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Members, What information did you learn about your medications? Have you spoken to your doctor and pharmacist? They have extensive knowledge and experience and can be of great assistance to you with medication dosages and side effects. Continue to share with others and know that we are all here to work together and support one another. Looking forward to hearing from you, Josie

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

KrissyRN, how are you doing?

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3045

KrissyRN, You report about side effects by taking a new medicie? If you expreience them in the first 2-3 weeks, just keep strong!! The first type of side-effects disappear after 2-4 weeks. I took Paxil for 1 year. In the first 3 weeks I was sooo tired and sleepy - was walking aroung like being drunk, my head was swimming.. had fears, someone on my workplace would see me and think I am drunk. Was not easy, but after a while I really did not notice anything more except heatwaves sometimes. Once the 3 weeks are over, you could feel well again. hope, you get better soon. perth

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Null, Take the anxiety test and make sure you give a copy to your doctor or therapist. This can help you pinpoint areas to work on and perhaps assist in medication administration, if needed. Josie ___________________________________ The Depression Center Support Team.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

I'm not sure, but I think I have anxiety attacks too. I get extremely afraid, I feel cold and clammy, I perspire (especially at the back of my head), my arms shake, and a lot of time I cry. Usually these last between 30 and 60 minutes several times a day. As far as meds go, I am not sure if any of them really work. I wish I had something that would help me calm down because I sometimes feel like I am losing control.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

KrissyRN, Sorry to hear you're struggling to find the best medication for you. Members, Could you please share with KrissyRN how you've dealt with this problem? Danielle ___________________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 15

I'm so frustrated. I'm going to have to switch to another med. My psych NP (who I LOVE) told me earlier this week that if my side effects didn't get better, they'd have to switch me to something else. They have gotten worse this week! I cry everytime I think of switching meds. I'm so tired of the anxiety attacks, fatigue and multitude of other side effects that come with a new med. I'M JUST SICK OF THIS ALL! why can't I be "normal", sane, not have ups and downs and all that crap? why me? I'm learning about the grieving process in school right now, and if I had to pick a stage, I'd say I'm in between Anger and Bargaining. If I take this pill and go to my therapist, I'll be all better. OR this pill isn't working = anger! UGh! I'm just super frustrated. This week my new med has induced migraines for 7 days, dizziness/lightheadedness whenever I sit up, stand up or walk too fast down the hallway. I've also been experiencing nausea, blurry eyes/vision, lethargy to the point where it HURTS to hold up a small paperback book in my hand to read it. Constipation, itchy skin, you name it, I have it! I'm falling apart! I'm 22! How can this be possible? This is insane...someone please stop the train, I want to get off.

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