Posted by Sioux on October 18, 2002, at 1:05:18
In reply to Have I got too many side-effects?, posted by cherry on October 17, 2002, at 23:09:03
Hi, Cherry! I'm sorry you're having a rough time of it - after having had another rough time. That sucks.
The side effects calm down after about a week. If you're sensitive to meds, perhaps starting with 37.5 and then the 75 mg might have made a smoother transition. It is not a drug to be afraid of - it's been in use for quite some time. The peculiar reactions that you're reading about on this board are probably because the medication messes about with the concentrations of seratonin in the brain. Some stuff is very well known about this, and other not well known at all.
I keep a 'drug log.' It's a daily count of my meds and any effects I notice. With time I've learned to 'overlay' this log on my work calendar. Sometimes I can see where my medical condition is effecting my work and sometimes I can see the other way around, but mostly I notice that most side effects go away or become familiar within a week or two. The next question, of course, is "Is it worth it?" and that's something only you can answer.
Yes, I too have noticed that this board has more than a fair share of pretty smart (and fun) people. Definitely an analytical/observing bent. Maybe there is a correlation. I'll bet the MMPI has a subscale for depression among smart people.
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