Hello everyone. I started taking Luxe on Saturday. I've been on 25 mg for about three weeks now. I am experiencing terrible nausea—it feels like I’m constantly on the verge of vomiting. Some people have mentioned having issues with reflux as well, but one doctor I spoke with noted that if these symptoms persist beyond five or six days, it might be time to consider an alternative treatment. What has your experience been? I need to know how long I should wait for this to pass; it feels awful and I still have to work. I have absolutely no appetite, and whatever little I do manage to eat takes hours to digest. 🙂
I’d like to get your thoughts on something. Do you think four months off is enough to fully recover after being on Paxil for eleven years? I’m wondering if these returning symptoms are just part of the adjustment process or if they indicate I’ll eventually have to go back on that medication. Neurology has their own take, as you all know. It seems obvious that there's a serotonin deficiency and I'll need to restart the treatment. Yet, after eleven years, my doctor told me straight up that I could stop because I wouldn't need it anymore. Honestly, I'm feeling pretty lost here.
Timothy Wood38 said:Does anyone happen to know how the whole process works for getting a driver's license if you're currently on psych meds? Now that everything is standardized here in the States, I've been looking at the regulations, and it seems like a massive list of currently common psychiatric diagnoses are flagged as disqualifying factors for getting behind the wheel.
That is an interesting question. At my job, I undergo medical screenings every single year because of my Lamal treatment, whereas my colleagues only have to do it every two years. Even with my profession requiring high levels of psychomotor coordination, I am cleared. If I can pass, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to get your license too; it might just involve more frequent check-ins. You should consult your primary care physician.
David Vaughn75 said:Zyprexa (olanzapine) can spike your blood sugar, so you should probably get your labs checked.
But let's be real—the meds aren't what makes you fat, it's the food; the drugs just turn your appetite up to eleven. Back when I was on Zyprexa, I hit the gym like crazy and ended up dropping 37 pounds, so yeah, it's totally doable if you put in the work.
Antidepressants can certainly act as a trigger for weight gain by increasing appetite. While taking Paxil, I gained 33 pounds over a few years because I was overeating and stuck in a negative headspace. Eventually, I committed to a fitness routine and improved my diet, which allowed me to lose those 33 pounds within two years. I am now healthy and fit. It is simply a matter of channeling your energy into productive habits.
Brandon Lopez6 said:Man, I gotta correct myself 🙈.
Back then, I was dealing with a ton of stomach issues—which was also tied to my mental state (nausea and all that)—and this stuff actually helped with that. As for the psychological stuff (panic attacks, derealization, whatever), nothing really changed, but for the heavy physical sensations? It totally nailed the nausea. I gotta give credit where it's due 🙂
(Don't kill me for not remembering this sooner; I was on it from 2010 to 2011, but then I went on a much heavier regimen that basically wiped my memory 😁)
Reading your post reminded me of something my therapist mentioned. Whether she was right or not, she claimed Eglonyl was even used in gastroenterology for patients with ulcers because it supposedly had a "protective" effect on the stomach lining. It was meant to coat and soothe the mucosa. Looking back, I can see how that connects to your comment about the nausea
I don't think you have much to worry about. It worked wonders for me, and honestly, I'm glad I stuck with it, but things happen. There's no turning back now. Good luck with the Sulpiride :-)
Your experience mirrors exactly what I went through. To be fair, I was taking Normabest and Lamal alongside him at the time, and everything felt perfectly fine. Everything changed once they switched me over to Paxil after she retired. I stayed on top of things by attending group therapy sessions and strictly following my medication schedule. Believe me, I eventually managed to taper off the Normabest without any issues while continuing with the Paxil and Lamal. Currently, I am off everything except for the Lamal. I found Eglonyl to be quite tolerable, though you can see here the specific lingering symptoms I'm dealing with due to the Paxil.
Paul Newman5 said:Had my checkup yesterday. My Effexor dose was bumped up to 75 mg, and I’m still taking Calixta in the evenings—though I’ll admit I’m inconsistent because getting out of bed in the morning is such a struggle. Told my doctor that, so she added 50 mg of Sulpiride for the mornings. It’s the anxiety that gets me; it feels like this constant tension, like I'm on the verge of a panic attack even when I'm not actually having one. Has anyone here used Sulpiride or Eglonyl? I’ve read all the clinical stuff regarding ingredients and side effects, but I want to know what it’s actually like from people who have taken it. Does it actually touch the anxiety for you? I know everyone reacts differently, but I value the input here. I know there were threads about Sulpiride from a while back, but if anyone is currently on it, let me know how it's working. Any side effects even at these low doses? Or any benefits? Popped two 37.5 mg Effexor pills this morning (until I hit the doctor tomorrow to get the 75 mg script) and somehow I already feel physically stronger. Is it possible to feel that immediately after a dose increase—I've been on 37.5 mg for almost five months—or do I really need to wait a few days? Too many questions, I guess, but your experiences mean a lot. One more thing... for those on Effexor, is the standard 75 mg better than the extended-release version I was given? Personally, I find Xanax or the regular version works better for me than the XR.
I took Egylonyl Forte about seven or eight years ago when I was dealing with severe anxiety and depression. It worked well for me. An older psychiatrist prescribed it to me; she noted that many of her younger colleagues dismiss it in favor of newer, supposedly "better" medications. She didn't understand their reasoning, as she found the drug to be exceptionally effective in clinical practice and had seen excellent results. For me, it was great, and I was able to taper off without any issues. I didn't even experience sexual dysfunction, despite her warning me it might occur. But that is entirely individual. A prime example is those people here taking the "smart," modern drugs who suffer specifically from those side effects. That is all I have to say. Stay persistent. It worked well for me.
Honestly, I wouldn't trade my own doctor for anything in the world. She’s a true professional, an incredible diagnostician, and above all, a genuinely kind human being. She always checks in on how I'm doing and cares about my daily progress. But if she were yours, I wouldn't be staying in her care for very long.
Coma. And then they act surprised when we show up dealing with all these wild sensations and side effects. Honestly, if it weren't for this forum and the internet, I’d probably think I was dying.
fadedbear92 said:Oh, wonderful. So you're basically providing her with free research material for her big presentation—though I'm a bit worried she might end up looking silly in front of her peers by acting like she's discovered something brand new. Honestly, I highly doubt that *every* doctor is that clueless about patient reports. I'll be sure to ask my aunt about it.
She mentioned she's aware of SSRI discontinuation syndrome, but hasn't personally treated a patient experiencing these specific symptoms after tapering off Paxil. It's likely because she specializes in neurology and epilepsy, leaving psychiatry to her colleagues. Regardless, she respects the psychiatrists who work specifically with adolescents, and one told her that many patients complain of these exact issues after stopping SSRIs. It isn't documented in medical literature frequently enough to be anything more than a "mild electric sensation," which doesn't capture how patients actually describe it. Doctors are essentially just trying to find the least painful way to manage the transition. For instance, when I brought this up to my first psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, she claimed she hadn't heard of it either and simply switched me from Paxil to Zoloft. I eventually stopped seeing her because I didn't care for her approach to patient care. It feels as though we are just test subjects for the pharmaceutical industry. Even the official guidelines state that the exact mechanism isn't fully understood. What is there left to say? If we're supposed to feel fine according to them, then I suppose we'll just have to deal with it.
I experience constant "electrical" shocks in my brain. Every time I move my eyes while walking, or even just blink, it triggers this internal surge. On bad days, I can feel them up to 1,000 times; right now, I’m estimating about 800. My psychiatrist claims these aren't documented in the literature, but firsthand experience suggests they are incredibly common when tapering off Seroxat or other SSRIs. Interestingly, while I was on the medication for ten months, my EEG was perfectly normal. However, this past Thursday, it showed dysrhythmic activity in the area of the brain responsible for emotional regulation, according to my neurologist. Physically, nothing catastrophic happens—no fainting or seizures—but if you aren't mentally prepared for it, it can pull you right back into a deep depression. It's clear we don't fully understand the mechanics behind this yet, though experts suggest it typically lasts a few months. That said, there have been cases where people dealt with this for a year or two. My neurologist mentioned she plans to present her findings at an upcoming medical conference to see what others have observed.