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Re: Doc switching me to Lex after Celexa failure » ed_uk

Posted by TomV on February 15, 2005, at 21:20:14

In reply to Re: Doc switching me to Lex after Celexa failure » TomV, posted by ed_uk on February 14, 2005, at 14:05:18

> Hi Tom,
>
> >Yes, I'm worried about side effects and long term health effects (movement disorders, thyroid, diabetes risk of new AP's, etc).
>
> If you tried a new drug and obtained great benefit, you might be willing to accept the risks. If you obtained little or no benefit, you could discontinue the medication after a few weeks. Most of the serious side effects occur after long-term use. Less commonly, serious side effects can occur after short-term use though, as I'm sure you know.

I guess I'm worried most about a serious side effect developing that may not reverse (i.e a movement disorder), or that I find something that works and I'm forced to give it up because of some serious health issue.

> >> What country do you live in btw?
> >USA
>
> Lol, I thought so! The existence of a local treatment-resistant depression centre was highly suggestive.
>

The real laugher was being fired by my Pdoc because she couldn't help me... that is one scary thought!


> >The old, original TCA OCD med?
>
> Yes.
>
> >One of the few meds I couldn't tolerate for more than a few days, I believe.
>
> What side effects did you have? Do have any idea what dose you started treatment at?
>

Typical TCA side effects, complete mental fog, constipation, etc. I wasn't taking very much or for very long, but it was too difficult to get over the hump.

Thanks Ed,

Tom
>


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