Side effects from my pills

allie1644

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Joined : Jan 2007

Posts : 47

Posted 2/4/2007 3:13 AM (GMT 0)

I have been taking pills for my BP since december, and after going into a severe depression in the beginning of january I stopped eating for about two days. I have heard that this is normal. But after that I started having a horrible gag reflex when it came to anything. Food, taking my pills, and the most horrible is brushing my teeth. It has gotten so bad that it takes me 10 minutes to brush my teeth because I have to stop every 10 to 15 seconds. I vomited yesterday for the first time and so I KNOW that it is getting serious.

What is wrong? Has anyone ever experienced this? What can I do to muffle the effects?

If anyone has suggestions I'd really appreciate it.

-Allie

Boo

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Posted 2/4/2007 8:22 AM (GMT 0)

I usually post on Arthritis Forum. I suffer from depression and hubby is bi-polar. I think your BP meds are messing with you. Have you asked your doc about this? I take Toprol at bedtime along with Effexor. Had some GI issues at first (8 years ago) but none now. Lord, sometimes I wish something would take away my appetite.

Sorry to jump in like this. I cruise this forum from to time looking for answers to hubbys outbursts. Boo

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Posted 2/4/2007 1:39 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks for popping over Boo , nice to see you - I hope you find this board helpful

Allie - deffinitely tell your doc about this as it is imparing your quality of life. The problem could be caused by your meds , or , it could be anticipatory anxiety - you are worried that you are going to gag therefore you do. If it is anxiety you could try CBT to change the way you think about eating , pill taking , etc.... if you would like an online CBT course I will post you the link.

Let us know what you find out , take care ,

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