Posted by TexasRVer on August 14, 2008, at 21:52:41
I just found this board this evening and have been reading lots of posts.
About 8 months ago, I was started on Emsam patches--12 mg./day. I rarely take any other medication, but have been careful to read the label and be sure that it was okay. That is, until Monday night. I have had a bad cough from sinus drainage, and got tired of it, so about 9:30 PM I took some cough syrup and went to bed.
About midnight, I woke up--burning up, felt like I was on fire--of course, I could not figure out what was wrong. A little later, my body went into spasms and I became stiff as a board. When I finally relaxed, I decided to get up--my legs were still pretty rigid and just did not want to work right--made it to the bathroom and back to bed, still trying to figure out what was going on.
Then, I figured it out! I made it downstairs to the computer, and sure enough---I should not have taken the cough syrup. I just lay on the sofa with a damp towel trying to cool off. My pulse did not rise significantly, so I just stayed calm. I did have the cell phone at my side just in case I felt like I was in serious trouble.
Tuesday, I felt horrible. Each day is a little better, but, it is Thursday and I am still nervous, anxious, and exhausted.
My questions are:
How long with the symptoms last?
How long should I wait before starting back on the Emsam?
I am also taking Lamactil- 100 mg./day. No other medications.
All comments/suggestions will be appreciated.
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