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Any thoughts about these side effects?

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 21:23:07

Hi gang,

I keep forgetting to ask pdoc abt this, so I thought I'd see if anyone has any ideas. I take lots of meds (lexapro, neurontin, desipramine, dexedrine, lithium, and ambien) to control anxiety and depression. I'm actually not interested in messing with them in the near future b/c it has been so hard to find something that works. But this situation puzzles me. I have lots of the usual s/e's like dry mouth, sweating, etc. However, sometimes I get really warm and start sweating a lot and my hands get very cold. I feel sort of clammy I guess. This has usually happened when I am out shopping or something. Moving around a lot. It isn't like a social anxiety type thing, it's just physical changes.

I'm pretty sure it started before I started the Li. It happens maybe once per week or so. I was thinking maybe it is related to dehydration or low blood sugar or something, but I'm just guessing. Anyone have any thoughts?

Best,
EE

 

Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » Emily Elizabeth

Posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2005, at 21:52:32

In reply to Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 21:23:07

Don't know how old you are but could it be related to perimenopause or menopause? Just a thought. You're probably l8. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: Any thoughts about these side effects?

Posted by lunesta on September 19, 2005, at 22:05:56

In reply to Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 21:23:07

no i agree, dehydration, make sure to get electrolytes especially sodium. same symptoms i had when i was dehydrated...and in the hospital. IV fluids with sodium of course brought me back to normal. Drink pedialyte for a balanced approach.

 

Thyroid? (nm)

Posted by gardenergirl on September 19, 2005, at 22:07:43

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by lunesta on September 19, 2005, at 22:05:56

 

Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » Phillipa

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 22:26:10

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » Emily Elizabeth, posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2005, at 21:52:32

Hehe, yeah, I'm not even 30, so that's probably not it. The symptoms do sound like that a little though, huh? I guess it is what I have to look forward to in the future, huh? ;)

Best,
EE

> Don't know how old you are but could it be related to perimenopause or menopause? Just a thought. You're probably l8. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » lunesta

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 22:27:46

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by lunesta on September 19, 2005, at 22:05:56

Good advice. I'll pay more attention to that. Thanks!

Best,
EE

> no i agree, dehydration, make sure to get electrolytes especially sodium. same symptoms i had when i was dehydrated...and in the hospital. IV fluids with sodium of course brought me back to normal. Drink pedialyte for a balanced approach.

 

Re: Thyroid? » gardenergirl

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 22:30:43

In reply to Thyroid? (nm), posted by gardenergirl on September 19, 2005, at 22:07:43

I sure hope not--I don't need one more problem! Actually, it was okay last time my pdoc did labs (abt 1 month ago). Actually, sometimes pdoc and I were almost hoping that my thyroid was a little low so that we could augment w/ thyroid meds! We were getting a little desperate there for a while!

Best,
EE

 

Re: it could be anxiety symptons or meds

Posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on September 20, 2005, at 1:15:35

In reply to Re: Thyroid? » gardenergirl, posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 22:30:43

that sux, but i know where you are at. ive been there.

you will come to a point where you have to decide: are all of these freakin' physical symptons worth it since the meds (otherwise) seem to be working?

i would think yes, but thats your call.

 

Re: it could be anxiety symptons or meds » UgottaHaveHOPE

Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2005, at 18:24:10

In reply to Re: it could be anxiety symptons or meds, posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on September 20, 2005, at 1:15:35

I love your posting name it's so positive. Please turn on your Babblemail. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: THANKS for Phillipa

Posted by UgottaHaveHOPE` on September 21, 2005, at 2:17:40

In reply to Re: it could be anxiety symptons or meds » UgottaHaveHOPE, posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2005, at 18:24:10

I feel the same way about you: I love how you try to help everyone on here. You have a great heart and are an inspiration.

Babblemail? I can barely navigate the message board.

:)

 

Re: Any thoughts about these side effects?

Posted by Bowtie Bob on September 23, 2005, at 4:39:30

In reply to Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 19, 2005, at 21:23:07

> Hi gang,
>
> I keep forgetting to ask pdoc abt this, so I thought I'd see if anyone has any ideas. I take lots of meds (lexapro, neurontin, desipramine, dexedrine, lithium, and ambien) to control anxiety and depression. I'm actually not interested in messing with them in the near future b/c it has been so hard to find something that works. But this situation puzzles me. I have lots of the usual s/e's like dry mouth, sweating, etc. However, sometimes I get really warm and start sweating a lot and my hands get very cold. I feel sort of clammy I guess. This has usually happened when I am out shopping or something. Moving around a lot. It isn't like a social anxiety type thing, it's just physical changes.
>
> I'm pretty sure it started before I started the Li. It happens maybe once per week or so. I was thinking maybe it is related to dehydration or low blood sugar or something, but I'm just guessing. Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Best,
> EE

Good Morning EE,
It looks like you are taking a tricyclic and stimulant, both of which will cause dry mouth and other changes. I have ADD and take a stimulant and have experienced the dry mouth, and feeling warm at times.

 

Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » Bowtie Bob

Posted by crazy teresa on September 23, 2005, at 9:59:08

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by Bowtie Bob on September 23, 2005, at 4:39:30

I had a very dry mouth on Ambien.

Your pharmacist could print out a list of side effects for you regarding each medication.

 

Oops, above for Emily Elizabeth. (nm)

Posted by crazy teresa on September 23, 2005, at 10:00:18

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » Bowtie Bob, posted by crazy teresa on September 23, 2005, at 9:59:08

 

Thanks for the ideas! (nm) » crazy teresa

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 23, 2005, at 16:43:53

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects? » Bowtie Bob, posted by crazy teresa on September 23, 2005, at 9:59:08

 

Thanks for responding! (nm) » Bowtie Bob

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 23, 2005, at 16:44:51

In reply to Re: Any thoughts about these side effects?, posted by Bowtie Bob on September 23, 2005, at 4:39:30


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