Posted by Ritch on August 11, 2002, at 17:29:21
In reply to STIFF neck?! Please help!!!, posted by JonW on August 11, 2002, at 15:19:45
> Hi,
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> I have a stiff neck and it is most noticeable when I am seated. I thought it might be a side-effect of Geodon so I have stopped it but I still have a stiff neck. I am also withdrawing from Nardil and Neurontin. Could this be a symptom of withdrawal? I also recently started taking a high dose of omega3s (8 OmegaBrite caps/day). Can Omega3 cause this? It is possible that I have simply hurt my neck, but it's been more than a week. Anyone have any ideas?
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> Alright, it has to be said, this is a pain in the neck!!! Sorry, but you knew it was coming... :)
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> Thanks,
> Jon
Jon,I just checked the monograph for Parnate, and it does mention neck stiffness as a possible sign of raised blood pressure, and that it should be reported promptly. I get significantly raised blood pressure from Effexor and my neck and upper shoulders feel stiff right now! I would make a visit to the ER or an urgent care center in your neighborhood, just to be safe. If you try that Benadryl, make sure it is "plain" Benadryl, not mixed up with decongestants in a cough preparation (because of the sympathomimetic effects). Also, it isn't wise to abruptly discontinue Parnate or Neurontin due to agitation that can result-especially since you say you have stopped the Geodon.
hope this info helps some,
Mitch
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