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Cipralex and side effects
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I have been taking Cipralex for two weeks in an attempt to get me off the hellish medication Seroxat (yes, it is as bad as the press make ou) However, my hair has become very coarse and now my face is itching and burning and cannot cope with my normal beauty products - has anyone else had similar side effects? Is it a side effect? I cannot find anything on the net. Thanks.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Do know why that was edited! The itching has now spread to my body and scalp! Arghhh! Anybody else had itchy skin on Cipralex and does it pass? I cannot get into my doctors to find out!
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Hello nykkieberry. I've been on Cipralex (escitalopram) for around 3 months and have noticed that my face has become slightly blotchier and spottier. My back's also been pretty itchy, too. I've just read through the side effects on the leaflet and it does say you may develop a rash, itchiness and small areas of swelling, but does not mention coarse hair. Not much of a helpful answer, I'm afraid, but I hope you start to feel better soon.
I would have thought the side effects are down to the individual - don't worry, I don't think everyone suffers the itching! I have always drank on my antidepressants; it's not recommended but I don't think it is physically harmful. I just find that intoxication is accelerated - it affects me quite quickly so I have to watch how much I drink. Just drink in moderation. One tip, I would research thoroughly any medication you have been prescribed. I wish I had researched Seroxat before I started to take it. I needed it for six months to get me through a break up with my child's father. I ended up addicted to it for three years with side effects and withdrawal symptoms much worse than the original depression! Take care x
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