https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/medication-side-effects/m-p/476914#M38824 <P>Hi Jojo,</P> <P>Unfortunately the side effects of medication seem to be different for every person. Some people seem to suffer greatly, others have no complications or side effects at all.</P> <P>The best thing to do would be to have a chat with your Dr about how you are feeling.</P> <P>Maybe ask at the chemist as well if they can offer some suggestions.</P> <P>There is not one rule for all medications. It must be hard for the Drs to decide what to offer a person when we all react differently.</P> <P>Hope you are able to find some answers!</P> <P>All the best, from Dools</P> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 06:26:20 GMT Doolhof 2019-07-21T06:26:20Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/medication-side-effects/m-p/476913#M38823 <P>Hi all,</P> <P>I've been suffering severe anxiety for the good part of my life, which in turn developed into alcohol dependency. I've been quite well and living what I would call a normal life for the last 3 or 4 years. Recently I have been getting very depressed. I've been taking medication for many years without any issues. Since the new depression started my GP has prescribed a new medication on top of my current medication.</P> <P>I've found the side effects of this new medication are really tough. I've only been taking it now for 4 days. I take it at night and get to sleep really easy, but the next day I have really severe brain fog, dizziness and confusion. I know side effects usually occur when starting medication but I'd like to know for how long do these last?</P> <P>TIA</P> Fri, 19 Jul 2019 04:02:18 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/medication-side-effects/m-p/476913#M38823 Jojo82 2019-07-19T04:02:18Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/medication-side-effects/m-p/476914#M38824 <P>Hi Jojo,</P> <P>Unfortunately the side effects of medication seem to be different for every person. Some people seem to suffer greatly, others have no complications or side effects at all.</P> <P>The best thing to do would be to have a chat with your Dr about how you are feeling.</P> <P>Maybe ask at the chemist as well if they can offer some suggestions.</P> <P>There is not one rule for all medications. It must be hard for the Drs to decide what to offer a person when we all react differently.</P> <P>Hope you are able to find some answers!</P> <P>All the best, from Dools</P> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 06:26:20 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/medication-side-effects/m-p/476914#M38824 Doolhof 2019-07-21T06:26:20Z