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17-04-2018 07:06 PM
17-04-2018 07:06 PM
Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
I actually stopped my meds due to side effects
They were, dizziness, headaches, fatigue and cramping of the abdomen
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
The side effects I've struggled with most include nausea, lack of energy, increased agitation, and an increase in depressive symptoms. I have felt a strange sense of disconnect when I've taken certain meds before also.
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17-04-2018 07:07 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
hi @Shaz51 and @Shakeelah25,
Thanks for sharing those ones - also quite common and sometimes hard to express to people. I am glad you have come along to explore these
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17-04-2018 07:08 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
Ive Experienced full body itch for 6 weeks until I finally worked out it was my mental health meds. the dr and chemist told me i had scabies but i knew they were wrong. finally i googled the meds and found it was a less common side affect
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
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17-04-2018 07:10 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
yes @Lauz, my husband is playing yo yo with his meds because of the side effects of the medication
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17-04-2018 07:11 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
Hi @Former-Member, I can certainly understand that this choice may have helped you deal with side effects however more broadly we would really encourage people to consult with their GP or MH professional when changing or adjusting your medication. It can be highly beneficial in the long term to work together on this. Glad you have come to share your side effects though and when we get to the part of sharing ideas on managing them you may find some interesting thoughts!
Hi @CheerBear - those side effects are hard, particularly feeling a bit disconnected. Will be good to think about ways to combat that further into this discussion tonight
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17-04-2018 07:11 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST
Hi all 🙂