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Leg pain and antidepressants snri, ssri,
Whenever I take any antidepressants like trycylic, snri, ssri I feel pain in my legs.
I have been taking these medicines since 2017.
currently only taking tryptomer 10mg for morning vomiting, ibs diarrhea and sleep.
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Yes a common side effect of being on ssris and snris are that it can cause leg pain. It disturbs the level of Potassium in the body on regular use. A detailed assessment will be helpful to understand how long and how often you are taking such medicines.
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A break from the anti depressant medicine can help to understand if it is a side effect or something else is at play.
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Avoid dehydration, eat fruits and vegetables rich in potassium like bananas and coconut water. Blood investigations can help to understand Sodium and Potassium levels.
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Sometimes, antidepressants can alter your electrolyte levels in body. In that case, pains are understandable. But you need a detailed evaluation, taking into account your comorbid conditions, in order to diagnose you properly.
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Adequate water & salts (If you are not a hypertensive)
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Hi , you have briefly mentioned of some issues / discomfort . You need to then follow up with the specialist who has prescribed before arriving at any conclusion . Other than medication there are other ways and means to balance one’s’ life . Kindly book Counselling sessions for detailed investigation
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You need to attend a few Psychotherapeutic sessions conducted by a senior , Licenced & experienced Psychologist .
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Self confidence needs to be patiently maintained to bring in balance in life .
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Dr. Rohit Ranjan
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It’s rare please consult for detailed evaluation
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Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat
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Unlikely
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