Posted by Peter on October 2, 2003, at 8:01:59
In reply to Re: HIVES! Lexapro?? freaking out..., posted by EscherDementian on October 2, 2003, at 7:00:11
> How much Adderall are you taking?
>> Now 30mg, Last week, I began tapering from 40mg by 5mg every 4th day.
> I once experimented taking larger and larger doses of Adderall to explore possible improvement levels, and the exact same 'hives' you describe, occurred. It was a reaction to too much Adderall in my system, i assumed. However, i was also taking a small regular dose of Lexapro.
> > I too began experimenting with the adderall by increasing the dose during the first few weeks of taking lexapro, because I was especially depressed during that time. But the hives started after I had already begun reducing the adderall. I also am taking a small, regular dose of lexapro (10mg).
> Benadryl(antihistamine)had no effect on the itchy welts/hives.
> The welt/hives disappeared after reducing my Adderall to my most comfortable dose and taking Vitamin C in a fairly large dose(1000mg) with lots of water. I think i repeated the Vit.C a half-hour later. i did not change anything about my Lexapro.
>
> Try "Emer'gen-C"/cranberry powder packets that you add to a glass of water. Any healthfood/suppliment store should have them. i get mine from TraderJoe's.
> Each packet is 1000mg Vit.C + high potassium and effective nearly immediately after you drink it. Cranberry is a detoxin. It can also neutralize the effects of some drugs.
> > I'll see what I can find. But first I'm going to have a doctor take a look; I've felt crummy the last few weeks, like I've had an underlying sinus infection or something (waking up everyday with blocked ears and stuffy head). Maybe these welts are somehow related and a doctor might prescribe me antibiotics or something.
> Escher
> Thanks,
Peter
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