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Possible side effects from Medication, first time

Just_Lost — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:16:06 GMT

Hey,

I have just started medication for depression, low dose first week, then up the dose week after.

I have only just been diagnosed and have never taken medication of this type ever.

I have found I am practically useless, I could sleep all the time ( I have a family , work etc )my body and head are so heavy that I feel just standing takes the most effort. I fall asleep at work all the time for no reason. Feeling nauseas and very light headed most of the day.

I feel like I am not aware and on another planet right now...im wondering if it gets better? because I can not function in this state much longer.

Any advise very much appreciated

Just Lost.

Possible side effects from Medication, first time

flower_girl1 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:06:43 GMT

Hi Just Lost,

I took my first AD's a few months ago and I was much the same. The side effects were at there worst at about 2 weeks but after that they started to get better My sleep was closer to normal after about 4 weeks and I was feeling almost back to normal at about 6 weeks. So please don't despair those side effects wont last forever, I found that each day I would be sleeping less and less until I felt better. Maybe it would be worth taking a few days off work whilst you wait out the worst of the symptoms? Remember to eat good food or you will feel worse, also I started leaving my blinds open so that the sun would help me to wake up and I always felt better when I had been for a short stroll.

I would love to hear back from you.

flower_girl

Possible side effects from Medication, first time

geoff — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:40:57 GMT

dear Just Lost, what Flower_Girl has posted back to you is spot on, and because it's your first time on them means that your body has to now adjust, but these side-effects will slowly disappear, however after say 6 weeks if you still have them then I would suggest you go back to your doctor.

He/she may decide to drop the dose back to the low dose, see how you go, and would be interested to know how it goes. Geoff.

Possible side effects from Medication, first time

Just_Lost — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:15:13 GMT

Hi Guys,

Well I have had a rough week...ended up having to stop the meds as it got to the point I could not drive, eat, function in daily life etc.

I have now a couple of weeks reprieve to get it out of my system and then go back to square one and try to find something my body will work with.

I must admit I am very apprehensive to try again as the whole experience was very frightening but I know its the best thing if I can get on top of this.

Will keep you posted.

have a great and wonderful day