moonglow
Sep 1st 2008, 04:27 PM
I cannot stress this enough..if you find yourself suddenly having any changes in your mood or physical problems; check your medication!! Even if you have been on it awhile.
Last week I posted this on here: http://www.bibleforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137372
I was having major anxiety ...sure from time to time I have anxiety attacks...almost always they can be traced to some medication I took..usually allergy medication (over the counter) like sudafed, or sudafed PE. Both will also mess up my blood sugar (I have low blood sugar problems). I can't take RX allergy meds as they tear up my stomach badly. Terrible stomach aches.
In the past I had terrible anxiety (now I wonder how much was caused by some meds I might have been taking). This past week it was like I had gone back in time 15 years ago and I just couldn't understand why. Yes I had tons to do and yes I felt overwhelmed but these things happen and I shouldn't have been freaking out like I was. Thank the Lord this didn't hit until after I had that job interview Monday!!
I have had nearly constant knots in my stomach from this anxiety...I have never had it just go on and on and on like this..usually if it happens its a one day thing then its gone. My thoughts have been racing...plus I got sick and though I had a stomach bug...apparently this medication can cause flu like symptoms...including fever, diarrhea, and nausea. So I could have been this medication that literally made me sick!
I had gone to the doctor a month ago to see about getting on a nasal spray for my allergies since I can't take pills. He rx Fluticasone...which has a steriod in it...I cannot handle steroids! They make me physically sick! I didn't know until a short while ago when I looked it up on the net.
http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/flu1182_2.htm
Fluticasone drug information
More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, aches and pains, agitation, aggression, anaphylactic reaction, back problems, bad taste in mouth, brittle bones, bronchitis, bruising, cataracts, congestion, cough, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, eye problems, facial changes, fever, flu, headache, hives, hoarseness, indigestion, itching, loss of speech, mouth infection or swelling, nasal congestion, nasal irritation or burning, nasal sores, nausea, nosebleeds, rash, respiratory tract infection, runny nose, shortness of breath, sinus problems, sneezing, sore or irritated throat, stunted growth, swelling of the face and tongue, vomiting, weight gain, wheezing, worsening of asthma
Why should Fluticasone not be prescribed?
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Flonase or similar steroid inhalants such as Flovent, you should not take this medication.
Flovent is not to be used to treat status asthmaticus or acute asthma attacks.
Under very rare circumstances Flovent Rotadisk may cause an anaphylactic reaction in people with a severe milk protein allergy.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601056.html
What side effects can this medication cause? Return to top
Fluticasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* headache
* stuffy or runny nose
* difficulty speaking
* sore or irritated throat
* painful white patches in the mouth or throat
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
* new or increased acne (pimples)
* easy bruising
* enlarged face and neck
* growth of hair on the face
* depression
* anxiety
* extreme tiredness
* muscle weakness
* irregular menstruation (periods)
* pink or purple stretch marks on the skin
* hives
* rash
* itching
* swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
* hoarseness
* difficulty breathing or swallowing
* chest pain or tightness
* cough
* shortness of breath
* red or fluid filled bumps on skin
* burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in arms or legs
Fluticasone may cause children to grow more slowly. There is not enough information to tell whether using fluticasone decreases the final height that children will reach when they stop growing. Your child's doctor will watch your child's growth carefully while your child is using fluticasone. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving this medication to your child.
In rare cases, people who used fluticasone for a long time developed glaucoma or cataracts. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using fluticasone and how often you should have your eyes examined during your treatment.
Fluticasone may increase your risk of developing osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.
Fluticasone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
I was starting to have some pretty weird thinking going on too...like I felt like I lost myself...it was very strange! I almost did a post on here saying that too...that I lost myself! I have handled much more stressful situation then happened last week and are coming up again this week and I didn't freak out like this so I just couldn't figure out what was going on! I prayed and prayed and prayed for the Lord to help me and He finally showed me I needed to look into the nasal spray. I had originally printed out the list on it but got side tracked and never got around to read it. You would think by now with my senitive to medication (and Nate's) that would be the first thing I would check!! :B Now I have to wait for this to get out of my system...blah. I know you aren't suppose to suddenly stop medication, but this is one or twice a day...its not like I can slowly cut back on it. :rolleyes: Please pray this gets out of my system fast! So I can be myself again!!
thanks.
God bless
Last week I posted this on here: http://www.bibleforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137372
I was having major anxiety ...sure from time to time I have anxiety attacks...almost always they can be traced to some medication I took..usually allergy medication (over the counter) like sudafed, or sudafed PE. Both will also mess up my blood sugar (I have low blood sugar problems). I can't take RX allergy meds as they tear up my stomach badly. Terrible stomach aches.
In the past I had terrible anxiety (now I wonder how much was caused by some meds I might have been taking). This past week it was like I had gone back in time 15 years ago and I just couldn't understand why. Yes I had tons to do and yes I felt overwhelmed but these things happen and I shouldn't have been freaking out like I was. Thank the Lord this didn't hit until after I had that job interview Monday!!
I have had nearly constant knots in my stomach from this anxiety...I have never had it just go on and on and on like this..usually if it happens its a one day thing then its gone. My thoughts have been racing...plus I got sick and though I had a stomach bug...apparently this medication can cause flu like symptoms...including fever, diarrhea, and nausea. So I could have been this medication that literally made me sick!
I had gone to the doctor a month ago to see about getting on a nasal spray for my allergies since I can't take pills. He rx Fluticasone...which has a steriod in it...I cannot handle steroids! They make me physically sick! I didn't know until a short while ago when I looked it up on the net.
http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/flu1182_2.htm
Fluticasone drug information
More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, aches and pains, agitation, aggression, anaphylactic reaction, back problems, bad taste in mouth, brittle bones, bronchitis, bruising, cataracts, congestion, cough, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, eye problems, facial changes, fever, flu, headache, hives, hoarseness, indigestion, itching, loss of speech, mouth infection or swelling, nasal congestion, nasal irritation or burning, nasal sores, nausea, nosebleeds, rash, respiratory tract infection, runny nose, shortness of breath, sinus problems, sneezing, sore or irritated throat, stunted growth, swelling of the face and tongue, vomiting, weight gain, wheezing, worsening of asthma
Why should Fluticasone not be prescribed?
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Flonase or similar steroid inhalants such as Flovent, you should not take this medication.
Flovent is not to be used to treat status asthmaticus or acute asthma attacks.
Under very rare circumstances Flovent Rotadisk may cause an anaphylactic reaction in people with a severe milk protein allergy.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601056.html
What side effects can this medication cause? Return to top
Fluticasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* headache
* stuffy or runny nose
* difficulty speaking
* sore or irritated throat
* painful white patches in the mouth or throat
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
* new or increased acne (pimples)
* easy bruising
* enlarged face and neck
* growth of hair on the face
* depression
* anxiety
* extreme tiredness
* muscle weakness
* irregular menstruation (periods)
* pink or purple stretch marks on the skin
* hives
* rash
* itching
* swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
* hoarseness
* difficulty breathing or swallowing
* chest pain or tightness
* cough
* shortness of breath
* red or fluid filled bumps on skin
* burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in arms or legs
Fluticasone may cause children to grow more slowly. There is not enough information to tell whether using fluticasone decreases the final height that children will reach when they stop growing. Your child's doctor will watch your child's growth carefully while your child is using fluticasone. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving this medication to your child.
In rare cases, people who used fluticasone for a long time developed glaucoma or cataracts. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using fluticasone and how often you should have your eyes examined during your treatment.
Fluticasone may increase your risk of developing osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.
Fluticasone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
I was starting to have some pretty weird thinking going on too...like I felt like I lost myself...it was very strange! I almost did a post on here saying that too...that I lost myself! I have handled much more stressful situation then happened last week and are coming up again this week and I didn't freak out like this so I just couldn't figure out what was going on! I prayed and prayed and prayed for the Lord to help me and He finally showed me I needed to look into the nasal spray. I had originally printed out the list on it but got side tracked and never got around to read it. You would think by now with my senitive to medication (and Nate's) that would be the first thing I would check!! :B Now I have to wait for this to get out of my system...blah. I know you aren't suppose to suddenly stop medication, but this is one or twice a day...its not like I can slowly cut back on it. :rolleyes: Please pray this gets out of my system fast! So I can be myself again!!
thanks.
God bless