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Posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
Does anyone else get this effect from their medications? On imipramine, in particular, it can get to the point that I fall down after standing up. I never totally lose conciousness, but I've had a couple of experiences where I've momentarily lost my oreintation of time and place, which was unusual and a bit scary. Mostly, it's just annoying, though.
Posted by Stan on February 17, 2003, at 13:10:38
In reply to Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
> Does anyone else get this effect from their medications? On imipramine, in particular, it can get to the point that I fall down after standing up. I never totally lose conciousness, but I've had a couple of experiences where I've momentarily lost my oreintation of time and place, which was unusual and a bit scary. Mostly, it's just annoying, though.
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heck yeah -- that's very common with a lot of psych-meds -- just get up gradually and slowly and stay in one place for as long as necessary before moving on, steadying yourself by resting your arm(s) on some nearby object to improve your balance until you're ready for locomotion. you might draw a few stares, but it beats passing out!
Stan
Posted by Kari on February 17, 2003, at 13:28:49
In reply to Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
I have had similar symptoms on clomipramine and have also fainted once while on the drug. Perhaps the TCAs cause this. How long have you been on imipramine?
Posted by missinglynxx on February 17, 2003, at 13:36:56
In reply to Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
Sorry to hear that Eddie. Whats your next move. I took a Beta Blocker once and got that Orthostatic intolerance
I was at the gym and found my heart beating SLOWLY *I go holy shit I feel horrible*\\\and I started complaining to everyone there haha. (they didnt care obviously about me)The my Primary Physician Goes "I would never put you on that, it causes dizziness in athletes etc"
I go , Holy shit, my heart felt so SLOW ,and altered. Dont ever take a Beta Blocker, they are VERY weakening!!!!
Posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 14:19:51
In reply to Re: Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Kari on February 17, 2003, at 13:28:49
> I have had similar symptoms on clomipramine and have also fainted once while on the drug. Perhaps the TCAs cause this. How long have you been on imipramine?
-------------------About 5 months, at about 75mg/day.
Posted by noa on February 18, 2003, at 10:29:41
In reply to Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
Yes, I used to get it when I was on higher doses of Effexor. There were other adverse effects at higher doses, so my pdoc lowered the dose and added serzone.
Posted by Kari on February 18, 2003, at 13:06:53
In reply to Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
Eddie,
If you feel you may lose your balance or that you experience such symptoms frequently, perhaps you might want to consider changing the drug?
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