To the ladies that have PND!!!

britt1986 · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:16 AM

I was diagnosed with PND (PPD in the US) and was perscribed an antidepressant. I took the first pill last night and when I woke up to feed LO I felt so wierd. I felt spaced out, nauseous, anxious, and shaky. It only lasted for a little bit. As soon as I laid back down after caring for LO it seemed to subside. I still feel a little loopy, but not too bad.

I have given my Dr a call and waiting for him to return the call. But in the mean time, I just wanted to ask if any of you ladies had any of these symptoms when first starting an antidepressant?

Thanks so much!!

cheeseface · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:28 AM

hi i dont have pnd but ive been on anti depressants before and now for anxiety.some of them do make you very nauseated and dizzy at first.they take about 2 weeks to take effect and settle down so i wouldnt worry.
what are they?
im on lexpro and have been before and never had a problem but my oh took them about 3 years ago and was very sick with them

britt1986 · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cheeseface

hi i dont have pnd but ive been on anti depressants before and now for anxiety.some of them do make you very nauseated and dizzy at first.they take about 2 weeks to take effect and settle down so i wouldnt worry.
what are they?
im on lexpro and have been before and never had a problem but my oh took them about 3 years ago and was very sick with them

I am on Celexa 20mg, which is very similair to Lexapro. They were going to put me on Lexapro, but my insurance wouldn't pay for them, don't know why. The doctor said this is the closest thing to Lexapro.

cheeseface · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:35 AM

20mg is very strong to start with thats probably it.say it to the doctor when he calls back but i would say start with 5mg or 10mg a day for a week and then move up.im suprised they didnt suggest that.

britt1986 · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:42 AM

I think they are a little too strong too. I still feel loopy, but nothing else thank the Lord! I will let him know that they may be too strong for me and that maybe it should be brought down to 5mg or 10mg. Thank you!!!

cheeseface · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:47 AM

no prob!

Vicks · Feb 4th, 2010, 11:51 AM

I had this when I first took mine which was 20mg Citlopram. I felt dizzy, hot flushes and kinda of drunk (like when you have a few glasses of wine) and had to go to bed about half an hour after taking it.
I'd definitley speak to your doctor about the dose when he calls you back. The side effects took a few weeks to die down for me.
x

MoonMuffin · Feb 4th, 2010, 12:46 PM

My friend just started on anti-depressants a few weeks ago and they say they wake up stoned every day

so I think its normal and I think its supposed to let up after a few weeks.

Madmum34 · Feb 4th, 2010, 12:50 PM

When I started my meds, I felt the same an always take them as I go to bed after LO has settled. I've been on them 6 weeks now and have no problems at all!

Except that I don't seem to be craving choccie as much!!! lol

cheeseface · Feb 4th, 2010, 13:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmum34

Except that I don't seem to be craving choccie as much!!! lol

oh id love that!!

Feb 4th, 2010, 11:16 AM	#1
britt1986 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 1,950	To the ladies that have PND!!! I was diagnosed with PND (PPD in the US) and was perscribed an antidepressant. I took the first pill last night and when I woke up to feed LO I felt so wierd. I felt spaced out, nauseous, anxious, and shaky. It only lasted for a little bit. As soon as I laid back down after caring for LO it seemed to subside. I still feel a little loopy, but not too bad. I have given my Dr a call and waiting for him to return the call. But in the mean time, I just wanted to ask if any of you ladies had any of these symptoms when first starting an antidepressant? Thanks so much!!

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Feb 4th, 2010, 11:28 AM	#2
cheeseface Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ireland Posts: 313	hi i dont have pnd but ive been on anti depressants before and now for anxiety.some of them do make you very nauseated and dizzy at first.they take about 2 weeks to take effect and settle down so i wouldnt worry. what are they? im on lexpro and have been before and never had a problem but my oh took them about 3 years ago and was very sick with them

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Feb 4th, 2010, 11:35 AM	#4
cheeseface Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ireland Posts: 313	20mg is very strong to start with thats probably it.say it to the doctor when he calls back but i would say start with 5mg or 10mg a day for a week and then move up.im suprised they didnt suggest that.

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Feb 4th, 2010, 11:42 AM	#5
britt1986 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 1,950	I think they are a little too strong too. I still feel loopy, but nothing else thank the Lord! I will let him know that they may be too strong for me and that maybe it should be brought down to 5mg or 10mg. Thank you!!!

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Feb 4th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#6
cheeseface Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ireland Posts: 313	no prob!

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Feb 4th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#7
Vicks Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,911	I had this when I first took mine which was 20mg Citlopram. I felt dizzy, hot flushes and kinda of drunk (like when you have a few glasses of wine) and had to go to bed about half an hour after taking it. I'd definitley speak to your doctor about the dose when he calls you back. The side effects took a few weeks to die down for me. x

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Feb 4th, 2010, 12:46 PM	#8
MoonMuffin Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 3,369	My friend just started on anti-depressants a few weeks ago and they say they wake up stoned every day so I think its normal and I think its supposed to let up after a few weeks.

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Feb 4th, 2010, 12:50 PM	#9
Madmum34 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 78	When I started my meds, I felt the same an always take them as I go to bed after LO has settled. I've been on them 6 weeks now and have no problems at all! Except that I don't seem to be craving choccie as much!!! lol

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