Thinkalot Posted January 10, 2004 Posted January 10, 2004 Well, I started taking anti-depressants (lovan) about 18 days ago now. I noticed some slight side effects initially and then felt ok. The thing is, the past few days I have felt quite ill, and I am not sure whether I simply have a virus or something, or it is the drugs. I have been feeling like vomiting (but haven't), headaches, an aching neck, light headed etc. I know the best thing is for me to see my doctor, and I am this week. I am just trying to differentiate between drug symptoms, and just being sick! And I thought some of you may have experience with this medication and be able to share how long your symptons lasted, or after how many days of taking the tablets they first began? I also find it somewhat reassuring to hear from others who have been down this path. Thanks.
brashgal Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 http://www.depressionet.com.au/treatments/medicns/lovan.html I haven't taken Lovan but this site says side-effects do include stomach upset and dizziness - nothing about headaches or aching neck though.
Author Thinkalot Posted January 11, 2004 Author Posted January 11, 2004 Thanks for that site Brashgal...pretty informative.
meanon Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 Headaches are one of the possible side effects too. Nausea is listed as a fairly common side effect. Often side effects lessen after a short time (usually 2 weeks). I think you should seek advice before you come off them or if you feel worse. If you feel really bad before you are able to see your doctor consult their emergency cover service (or is there a telephone advice service staffed by medically trained people?). It may be that you would be better suited to a different type of drug - often it's a case of trial and error until you find one that's right for you. Hope you feel better soon.
Author Thinkalot Posted January 11, 2004 Author Posted January 11, 2004 Thanks meanon. I'm feeling OK at the moment, just a bit woozy, so I'll be right until I see the doc this week. Hopefully the symptons/or virus will pass soon and I'll be back to normal.
longlegzs80 Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 THINKALOT: Did you doctor say what the side effects of the anti depressants are? It seems that all the pills have sexual side effects, nausead, diareha, headaches, some have seizure stuff. See that is the reason why I just can't take pills. But, if they help your depression, then that is great. PLEASE keep us posted as to how you are doing on the anti depressant. THANKS. TAKE CARE.
meanon Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 Most people get little/no side effects - I know someone on a similar class of medication and the only side effect she has is that she feels the heat and not the cold.
Author Thinkalot Posted January 11, 2004 Author Posted January 11, 2004 Well longlegzs...my doctor did outline those various things as POSSIBLE symptoms. It varies with the individual. I thought that because I was through the first 2 weeks, I was past the worst of the symptoms. However, it is possible they could be setting in now. I am hoping I am just suffering from a bug, and it is unrelated to the medication, because already I am finding it easier to think rationally and be more positive. I'll let you know how I go this week. As for my libido, well, we haven't had much sex lately (ie, the past week or so)..but that could also be due to a range of other factors, including work, weekends away at relatives places etc. I am hoping to address that issue very soon!
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