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Drug side-effects

Discussion in 'Mental Health' started by dnairb, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. dnairb

    dnairb Member

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    I have been prescribed Venlafaxine (an SSNRI) and Olanzapine (an anti-psychotic) for my depression.
    I am taking 150mg V and 5mg O every day. Over the last 2 days my vision has been getting blurry and I am feeling agitated, with slight tremors in my arms and legs. I know that these a classic symptoms of serotonin syndrome (the dosage is a bit too high for me to tolerate) - I will see my doctor Monday.

    I also have pains in my ankles, with some swelling and a small soft lump on my right calf muscle (possibly a blood clot?)

    Has anyone else on similar meds experienced the ankle pains?
     
  2. humm843

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    i am currently trying to get off a medication addiction.
    my addiction is to ritalin ,abilify and clonozapam. its going to take allot of time as these drugs are hard to get off. i have asked people for help real time and have had some responses.
    as far as your questions go dnairb i have had no experience with these two meds.however as i continue to ramp off the meds im on intend to be regular on this board. maybe we can talk some more.
    lis
     
  3. dnairb

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    Thanks for your replies. It turns out the meds are OK: the ankle swelling was purely a running injury that was hard to heal, and the lump was due to varicose veins. My doctor said to continue with the meds (for 6 months at least, possibly 12 months).
    I am waiting for referral to CBT, and I am going back to work Monday after 6 weeks off.
     
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