hi i am on antidepressants at the mo but my doc wants me to change to a diffrent one i have been told to just stop taking the ones i was on for one week then start on the new ones a week later but snice i have stoped taking them i have felt ill ive been really dizzy and had a massive head ake i was just woundering if this is normel
2006-09-20 10:09:39 · 12 answers · asked by fl1cky 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
if you were taking the first medication for longer than a month, the doctor should have tapered you off the med, not just stop you cold turkey. You are experiencing pretty classic withdrawal symptoms, I recommend you see a psychiatrist, and if you are, find another one.
2006-09-20 10:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I am sure you realize, it would depend on the medicine(s) involved. You, however, are also a maze of chemicals, esp. in the brain. How you react may be totally different than someone else.
i am thrilled you have such an alert doctor. Many GPs, simply by the breadth of their practice cannot keep up with the mental health field. Sounds like you have a fine one.
2006-09-20 13:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Would Go Back To Your GP And Tell Him What Your Symptoms Are And He Will Be Able To Sort Out What's Happening,
Keep Smiling.
You Will Be Ok.
2006-09-20 10:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, Im on antidepressants, these symptoms you describe above are perfectly normal. They are horrid symptoms, but this is what you experience, rest assuredthese will subside. When you get on the new pills, you will feel even better than you did before. Good luck!
2006-09-20 10:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fairly disgraceful advice from a doctor to just stop taking a medication without any tapering-off measures in place. No wonder you feel strange, especially with antidepressants.
Careless doctor.
2006-09-20 10:23:07 · answer #5 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of them take a while to get in your system and can make u feel lousy till they do. its too bad he took u off the other one in only a week. most take several weeks to start working. call ur doc and tell them about your symptoms. could be a bad reaction.
2006-09-20 10:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by psychpath64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being on prozac myself these do sound like normal side effects of these drugsand as you know these can last for a few weeks its jus the new drug gettin into your system
2006-09-20 10:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by allyh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes my friend it is just withdrawal symptoms and when you start the new batch you should be ok. maybe you should contact your doctor if it persists when you change medication...good luck my friend and take care.
2006-09-20 10:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by JAY JAY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its unlikely its from the change after a week- have you started the new one? that may be the cause, or it can be the underlying problem
Good Luck to You
2006-09-20 10:13:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he is giving you too much. call the doctor and tell him whats been going on he should be able to help you out and underdose you more......GOOD LUCK! ;)
2016-03-26 23:32:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋