Started a test-run on anti-depressant meds

What are you on, if I may ask? And were you diagnosed?

 

I've been on antidepressants since I was nine years old and I've switched medicines a couple of times, as sometimes they lose their effectiveness after a certain amount of time.
But you'll notice that when you start a certain antidepressant, there will be side effects at first until you become used to them.
For me, I was put on Effexor and I had insomnia for a couple of weeks and was a little more grumpy than usual. Then my body adjusted and the insomnia stopped and I was happy.
Give your body a couple weeks to adjust. You may experience different side effects during that time, but trust me, if you find the right medicine for you, you'll be happy once again and it'll be worth it.
Good luck!

 

You know that risperdol can give you tardive dyskinesia? That's uncontrollable facial tics. I'm not sure that's what you are on but I'm just saying that some antidepressants have really weird side effects, especially if it's an antidepressant that doesn't work for you. You do know depression is the same symptoms but not always the same biochemical cause right?

You might want to go see a doctor... Or have seen one from the start.

 

I'm going to just come out and tell you that the facial tics can be nothing or they can be a sign of something serious called tardive dyskinesia or EPM. I would absolutely call you doctor as soon as you can. Don't just stop immediately but I would call

If you feel your throat get tight and breathing difficulties ensue, go to the ER

Would you be willing to share what you are on?

 

This may be just me, but I've found when I start a new medication, suddenly any abnormality could be because of the meds. I stopped taking Lithium because of the horrible headaches, and then it was out of my system and the headaches were still there. I'm not saying your facial movements *aren't* because of the medication, but medication is often partially psychology. If you think it's not going to work, or you're convinced it's going to do something bad to you, then....

 

I'm not saying Foxface or I are medical doctors but one is a biochemist and the other a therapist and I personally know a lot about possible medicines that can cause the symptoms of the ailment mentioned. (If I had to guess I'd say risperidol)

You should speak to a medical professional indeed.

 

Anti-depressants are not always without side effects and it is sometimes necessary to go back to the Doctor.

Some people really struggle with the side effects and take themselves off anti-depressant medication, which is really not a good idea. Anti-depressants are prescribed for a reason and it can be more damaging to simply come off them without proper medical support.

 

Read the instructions in the pack really carefully.
These symptoms may be normal ... or not.
But the pack should give you all the advice you need.

 

I have found that some anti-depressants have side-effects that can impair sexual functioning.

I am on Effexor and have found it impossible to reach orgasm until relatively recently, after almost a year. And still it is difficult to reach that point.

Interestingly, the return of orgasm also coincides with me beginning treatment with Gabapentin (chronic pain). Not sure if it is related or not.

Overall, I guess they have been effective. Other than the above-mentioned side-effect, I have not suffered any other wierdness. Just don't skip doses...or go off too rapidly!