CapeTownGuy
08-16-14, 08:17 AM
Good Day
I have been diagnosed with ADD roughly about 2 years ago. I have been put on Lexamil(Escitalopram) 10 mg & Concerta 27 mg.
The above medication has done wonders for me and I have been able to concentrate, the usual that goes with using these meds.
Lately, I have been "developing" some side effects - not rough side effects though...
1. Itchiness: I have been itching on a patch on my arm the whole day lately.
2. Thirsty: I have been thirsty the whole day every day even just after drinking water.
3. Chest Pain: Slight chest pain when I inhale deeply.
I have gone to read up on the registered side effects and found that these are related to Concerta - but has anyone else experienced this? Anything I can do to alleviate the side effects?
I am very worried about the thirstyness - could it be dry mouth?
Thank you.
William - South Africa
I have been diagnosed with ADD roughly about 2 years ago. I have been put on Lexamil(Escitalopram) 10 mg & Concerta 27 mg.
The above medication has done wonders for me and I have been able to concentrate, the usual that goes with using these meds.
Lately, I have been "developing" some side effects - not rough side effects though...
1. Itchiness: I have been itching on a patch on my arm the whole day lately.
2. Thirsty: I have been thirsty the whole day every day even just after drinking water.
3. Chest Pain: Slight chest pain when I inhale deeply.
I have gone to read up on the registered side effects and found that these are related to Concerta - but has anyone else experienced this? Anything I can do to alleviate the side effects?
I am very worried about the thirstyness - could it be dry mouth?
Thank you.
William - South Africa