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Lofepramine problens

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barbara01158
barbara01158

Doctor prescribed yesterday and think I may have suffered an allergic reaction. Horrendous headache all night, very itchy head and face is swollen this morning. Anyone else experienced this?  

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  • gilip
    gilip barbara01158

    Posted

    DEfintely sounds like a reaction go to see your dr right away you shouldn’t take another one!!
    • barbara01158
      barbara01158 gilip

      Posted

      Still experiencing horrendous side effects. Massive headache, hot and cold sweats, itchy head and other parts of the body. Guess this all down to withdrawal from Trazadone (4 weeks) and then immediate change to Lofepramine. Now stopped too 
  • gilip
    gilip barbara01158

    Posted

    Hi Baraba did you get to see your GP???
    • barbara01158
      barbara01158 gilip

      Posted

      Yes I did thanks.  Medication now stopped. Unfortunately still suffering headaches, hot and cold sweats. GP suggested starting the Lofepramine in 2 weeks. Not sure about it though. Have made a referral for CBT
    • gilip
      gilip barbara01158

      Posted

      Yes puts you off a bit when you get a bad reaction like that. Can’t he try you on something different??
    • barbara01158
      barbara01158 gilip

      Posted

      Unfortunately I have tried several antidepressants over the years, either I couldn’t tolerate or didn’t really work. Thanks for your concern 
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