That's crazy. There should never be changes to more than one med at a time because if problems arise it can be difficult working out which is causing the problem. This is #$%^&* basic doctoring 101. :mad:
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Yes that's why I switched doctors. It's also why I was so apprehensive about the fluxotine and citalopram combo lol.
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So I made it through the night and today I felt fine just some stomach cramps so panic down under I think it's safe to say I'm clear of serotonin syndrome.
People keep telling me I'll get all these side effects but they were very mild when I increased before and so I have a feeling this won't bother me all that much.
Oh, bummer. :weep: I had such high hopes for collecting on the 24 hour $1 million life insurance policy I took out on you. :roflmao:
Yep. Gut issues are fairly common as the enteric nervous system, the mini brain which controls the gut, makes and uses about 50 times more serotonin than the brain as so can be more affected by SSRIs than any other organ.Quote:
just some stomach cramps so panic down under I think it's safe to say I'm clear of serotonin syndrome.
The serotonin syndrome symptoms to be concerned about are clonus - involuntary muscle movements, usually mostly of the lower limbs, followed by a large increase in body temperature. It is the temperature spike which does the damage.
Support groups such as this one can give a distorted impression. Most people do not have severe side-effects when taking antidepressants. It is the relatively few who do that come here.Quote:
People keep telling me I'll get all these side effects but they were very mild when I increased before and so I have a feeling this won't bother me all that much.
Well I definitely appreciate all your reassurance and yes I can say I 100% don't feel anything like i did after my first dose of citalopram and amitriptyline that's for sure.
Day 3 no side effects really so far so good. Whoohoo
Day 4 no upset stomach or anything actually feel pretty good I know Prozac doesnt work that fast maybe a placebo effect but I feel better today.
Ya I hear ya a good day is a good day.
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It's weird I always seem to bounce back weather they increase or switch my meds it's kind of like I just have 4 awful weeks then i can function again who knows though.
I'm still alive with no unbearable side effects to report.