Posted by Sad Panda on March 15, 2004, at 0:55:11
In reply to GI Problem with ALL ADs, posted by blnch on March 14, 2004, at 13:44:18
> I've been reading here off and on for 3 yrs. I do not notice all that many who complain of serious GI problems with ADs. Am rather astounded by this, since they all are processed thru the gut, if for no other reason. Also depressives (like me - I have Major Depressive Illness, recurrent) are known to have a whole body illness, the gut being one of our "sore" spots.
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> I have GI distress (LOTS) with all ADs - all classes. I must take Prevacid just to attempt them. This distress used to pass, now it seems to start up - not at first dosing like in past - but about one week in. I have no organic damage.
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> Does no one else here suffer to this extent? When I am constantly physically ill with this, it also "triggers back" the depression the ADs are designed to alleviate. It's a horrible catch 22.
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> Just started Paxil CR - also seeing very few posts on this. So far (day 5) the GI problems are less, but an ever present possibility down the line.
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>Hi,
What ailments are you getting? I get Nausea & Diarrhea. Remeron fixes these side effects for me & gives me a good nights sleep. Paxil causes some muscarinic blockade like the old TCA's & can slow the bowel & give dry mouth. Have you tried TCA's or just SSRI's?
Cheers,
Panda.
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