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Originally Posted by Helena
My boyfriend is also allergic to them! I think he's tried 5 different ones now, and the difference they make emotionally and mentally are awesome...But he gets such bad side effects with them! The first one he tried he ended up having to go to the ER!
It's so frustrating, because they make such a difference as far as the depression goes...but the physcial reactions he gets are awful. Headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, dry mouth, stomach pains, changes blood pressure, loss of appetite...it's crazy! They make him so sick...I think he's just about ready to give up on them completely...even though he really does need them..
I have been on the same ones on and off for years and the only reaction I have is being extremely thirsty...but that goes away. I just wish he could find something that works as well for him!
WOW, I don't get all those awful side effects. I just break out in hives all over my body. Sometimes it's really embarrassing too, I was waiting to get my photo taken for an I.D. card for work when all of a sudden I could feel this tingling sensation in my upper lip and sure enough 2-3 minutes later I looked like someone slugged my with their fist right in the mouth. The swelling lasted a good 24 hours. I haven't taken any for about 3 weeks now and just today was noticing that my hives and itching have subsided greatly.
I have totally given up on anti-depressants. I seem to be doing alright with diet and exercise. I still have some issues, but I'm dealing with them right now.
Good luck to you and your boyfriend, I'm sure he's quite frustrated by now.