Dizzy spells and odd feelings.
 

Hey guys,
Recentlly, Ive been getting dizzy spells, hot flushes, shivers, and feeling like my skin is actually crawling. Also, I have mild excema(sp?) as does my mum. Whilst hers comes up frequentlly, mine has been dormant...until now :/

I cant think of anything that has changed recentlly...apart from my meds.
I changed from fluoxetine to lofepramine.

I feel really reluctant to tell my doctor though...because this is the 3rd or 4th set of meds I've been on and I'm worried he'll just get fed up of me coming in (irrational I know)...

If you guys have any suggestions, comments etc...I'd be really greatful!!!

A rash when on new meds can be very serious, please see a dr as soon as you can.

Marte

As these have all come up at the same time as you swapping meds I would definately be suspicious that that is the cause so it may be a good thing to talk to your doctor and see. It may be that they might try just altering the dose a bit. How long have you been on them because often the side effects reduce after you've been on the meds for a couple of weeks anyway o you might see that.

The excema may be due to the meds but I'm also thinking other things. Are there any creams that you're using differently to what you usually use? Or have you got different soap? Another thing is have you changed your washing powder? It could be that you are allergic to some different ones that you use and this can show up in varying degrees and especially if you're already probne to having senstive skin you're likely to suffer the effects of an allergy more (I'm not saying you're necessarily more likey to be allergic just the effects could be worse with an existing skin problem even if it's dormant). Another thing that could be a problem is if you have bought new clothes/ bedsheets and you could be reacting to these. Cotton is very good as it doesn't tend to have things in it that irritate if this could be a possible cause.

Ive been on them for about 3 weeks now but these side effects arent decreasing :/

Naww I've checked with my mum about the washing powder because I am allergic to some but shes still using the same one as normal and I always buy the same deodrants, skin creams etc
and I always try to buy cotton/natural materials...
I dont understand it :/

It's probably best to talk to your doctor. If you don't want to do that then maybe a quick word with a pharmacist, they're know a lot about the side effects and stuff and you can just pop in when you're passing and don't need an appointment. They'll give you advice on the best sort of creams or whatever you need for your skin if you haven't got any already. Plus if they then think you need to they'll tell you to go and see your doctor.

It does sound like these are possible side effects from your medication. I think it would be a good idea to mention it to your doctor. Your doctor wants you to find the right medication, and he isn't going to blow you off.