Posted by Scribbler on October 31, 2003, at 8:09:38
In reply to Re: Weird Hot Flashes Prickly Arms, posted by BLKVETTES on October 31, 2003, at 0:18:30
Well, the hot firey flashes and prickly arms and neck persisted through the night. They began around 7 last night and were really bad for about an hour, then were less severe but still frequent. Didn't sleep well because I couldn't figure this out and then around 2 o'clock I remembered: after my shower, before dinner, I used (delicate subject here) some Preparation H in the appropriate place. Once when I'd used that before -- before I went on Lexapro -- I noticed that it made my arms and chest kind of prickly-feeling, like the effect of Immitrex when I took it for migraines, and that was because ( ! ) Prep. H. is a vasoconstrictor. So I got out of bed, checked the tube and it says "ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression." Well, duh. I sat at my computer for an hour and tried to find something about an interaction but I didn't have my glasses on and the cat on my lap wanted to go back to bed and the Valium I'd taken was beginning to kick in. So here's the question of the day: Anyone else used Prep. H. and noticed any side-effects like this? I can handle the burning/prickles if they're just once in a while...and hate to nit-pick because I've gone through much worse side effects than this BUT I'm mid-way through my 3rd week and didn't expect the surprise. Thanks to those of you who've said you've felt this, too.
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