SSRI and Low Blood Sugar

[FxZIONZ]

Hey All,

So i am getting low blood sugar episodes which if not 'treated' last for up to an hour and intermittent throughout the day. I am struggling to eat which doesn't help the low blood sugar episodes. I am just wandering if i should see the doc about it? I stopped taking my meds and have been back on them at a higher dosage for 3 weeks now. Most of the other side effects have passed. I know its low blood sugar because i can eat a jelly bean or a cup of juice and feel better within half a minute.

As well as seeing if i should seek medical advice, Does any body else experience this side effect? What do you do to help it?

Thanks Everyone!

[Doolhof]

Hi FxZIONZ,

This certainly sounds like something to follow up with your Dr. Having a healthy daily intake of a balance of foods might help. I am certainly no expert, it just seems to make sense to ensure we have a balanced diet.

Hope the medication is helping with your situation.

Do you have other strategies to help you as well as the use of medication?

Depression is something I experience. I was feeling a bit low today so I spent some time out in the garden soaking up some Vitamin D and achieving a few jobs as well. It helped to be out int he fresh air and sunshine.

Hope you can get in to see a Dr soon to discuss your issues.

Cheers from Dools

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi FxZIONZ,

It's probably best to have a chat with your GP about how you're feeling since they'll be more familiar with how SSRI's might be impacting your blood sugar.

I'm thinking though that if you are struggling to eat, that alone can significantly impact your blood sugar levels - especially if you're not eating regularly or you're only really having foods high in sugar.

You could potentially look at foods low in GI (the Glycemic Index), which is kind of like a scale of how quickly or slowly sugars are released into your system. Your GP would be able to explain this more.

Hope this helps,

[Nurse_Jenn]

Hi FxZIONZ,

Welcome to the forum! I concur with romantic_thi3f and Dools about going to visit your GP and discussing your symptoms. Leading up to your appointment it would be a really good idea to do a food diary over a few days writing down exactly what you are eating and drinking as well as what time of the day you are taking your medication as well as any physical activity you are doing. You could also include any other side effects you are experiencing (if any). You could do this for a few days and this will help the GP get a better picture of what is going on for you to help better guide your care.

Wishing you the best possible outcome,

Nurse Jenn