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Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 4, 2009, at 17:54:56
I'm having some weird swallowing problems - it only seems to happen with food. It's like the back of my throat just forgot what to do. I don't choke or anything - it's just hard to explain.
Anyone else have this issue? I'm thinking of asking my pdoc to lower my dosage (15mg currently). I know it's the Abilify because I went off of it for about 10 days and noticed things return to normal.
thanks
Jerry
Posted by obsidian on April 4, 2009, at 18:25:24
In reply to Trouble swallowing on Abilify, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 4, 2009, at 17:54:56
mmm...I had a weird sensation on it, esophageal in nature, an acidic like feeling coming up
Posted by Phillipa on April 4, 2009, at 19:49:42
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by obsidian on April 4, 2009, at 18:25:24
Jerry is it possibly swelling could you be allergic to the med? Love Phillipa
Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 4, 2009, at 23:17:23
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify, posted by Phillipa on April 4, 2009, at 19:49:42
> Jerry is it possibly swelling could you be allergic to the med? Love Phillipa
No swelling or anything - nothing that leads me to believe I'm allergic.
Posted by yxibow on April 5, 2009, at 5:17:51
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » Phillipa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 4, 2009, at 23:17:23
> > Jerry is it possibly swelling could you be allergic to the med? Love Phillipa
>
> No swelling or anything - nothing that leads me to believe I'm allergic.
>Is this just when you are taking the dose, or all the time ?
I have noticed occasionally that just after taking Seroquel there is a sensation and panic when swallowing food afterward (not that I should be eating at night, but...)
-- Jay
Posted by Zana on April 5, 2009, at 12:29:00
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by yxibow on April 5, 2009, at 5:17:51
I definitely have trouble swallowing on Seroquel. I never used to have any problem taking pills but now I can't swallow the calcium tabs I used to take.
Zana
Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 15:12:11
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by yxibow on April 5, 2009, at 5:17:51
> > > Jerry is it possibly swelling could you be allergic to the med? Love Phillipa
> >
> > No swelling or anything - nothing that leads me to believe I'm allergic.
> >
>
> Is this just when you are taking the dose, or all the time ?
>
> I have noticed occasionally that just after taking Seroquel there is a sensation and panic when swallowing food afterward (not that I should be eating at night, but...)
>
> -- JayIt's all the time..
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 18:52:49
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » yxibow, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 15:12:11
Jerry is that a side effect? I've never heard of that could it be anxiety as when mine high can't swallow. Love Phillipa
Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 18:59:44
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 18:52:49
> Jerry is that a side effect? I've never heard of that could it be anxiety as when mine high can't swallow. Love Phillipa
I recently saw a TV ad for Abilify and they listed trouble swallowing as a side effect.
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 19:13:39
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » Phillipa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 18:59:44
Jerry than what will you do continue the med or switch to another med? Love Phillipa
Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 19:42:35
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 19:13:39
> Jerry than what will you do continue the med or switch to another med? Love Phillipa
I'm at 15mg a day and hoping a reduction in dose will help - perhaps like 5-10mg.
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 21:19:43
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » Phillipa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 19:42:35
Jerry assuming you've reduced your dose already? Love Phillipa
Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 21:30:10
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 21:19:43
I stopped the Abilify for about 10 days and a lot of my side effects went away or got better including the difficulty swallowing.
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 21:48:53
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » Phillipa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 5, 2009, at 21:30:10
Jerry so you're saying you're better now? If so that's wonderful congrats!!!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 6, 2009, at 2:31:23
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2009, at 21:48:53
> Jerry so you're saying you're better now? If so that's wonderful congrats!!!!! Love Phillipa
Not exactly - I went back on the Abilify after the 10 days off of it because my depression returned.
Posted by Zyprexa on April 6, 2009, at 18:31:30
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » Phillipa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 6, 2009, at 2:31:23
The depression returning was probably withdraw from abilify. It takes a long time to get over.
Posted by Phillipa on April 6, 2009, at 19:13:07
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » jerrypharmstudent, posted by Zyprexa on April 6, 2009, at 18:31:30
That's right I remember you saying that you'd been on abilify. Could you post how long it will take for Jerry to feel better? Maybe he is as he did say back on it as depression returned. Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on April 10, 2009, at 17:43:43
In reply to Re: Trouble swallowing on Abilify » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on April 6, 2009, at 19:13:07
I find that it takes 3 times longer than you took the abilify to get over the withdraw.
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