Re: Just started taking cipralex - need advice
Hey Emmalou44. Sorry bit slow to post. I did used to get some aches in my lower legs but location might be personal. My family have a history of lower leg pain so maybe that's my weak spot. I did get a lot of headachy feelings at the start BUT i already had loads of those anyway so it was hard to tell the meds from the problem.
What dose are you on? What time of day do you take it? When relative to that do you eat?
As I recall, being lazy not looked it up this time, the meds can alter "digestive throughput". Remember also that going to the toilet a lot, and especially (actual or near) diarrhea, or just having to rush to the toilet are common symptoms of anxiety and/or stress. So a reduction in that and a more normal bowel could all be signs that the medication is helping your mood even if it is producing side effects.
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Kevin, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Probably GAD & Phobias. Anxiety and renewed Depression medicated (Venlafaxine). Trying to improve.