obsessive compulsive disorder,  feedback from users of Prozac, reaction to cold air or water, red itchy skin?
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Fluoxetine / Prozac can lead to allergic reactions. The chances are very low and comparable to other psychotropic drugs. Every drug can lead to allergic reactions. In this case it seems that allergy is being caused by exposure to cold. Stay on prozac and discuss it with your practitioner. Do not discontinue it without consultation.
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I had the same condition, and it was treated with Claritin.\n\nI had become just hyper allergic for a period of 4 months, or so, so much that i was actually allergic to my own skin (if one leg touched the other, etc) \nMy MD told me that stress can activate this condition.
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Fluoxetine, Prozac and something long.
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Are you sure you are allergic to the water itself rather than something IN the water? I ask because it is odd that it would only affect you on the outside, because I would think being allergic to the water itself would cause reactions internally too.\n\nI'm personally allergic to chlorine (and bromine), so I can't go swimming in pools or I break out in a horrible rash.  I also get a small amount of eczema from taking showers (the amount of eczema is directly proportional to the amount of chlorine in the water).  Since I don't generally drink pool water, I don't have problems drinking tap water. But chlorine in the air makes me sick (from pools or cleaning solutions).\n\nI have actually heard of someone being allergic to water, on I think Ripley's believe it or not.  But she would get hives from crying, and she couldn't drink water either. She could drink juice or milk though if I recall correctly.
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I have had chronic urticaria for as long as I can remember, and it has gotten worse as I have gotten older (I am 20) I finally went to the doctor, thinking maybe I could get allergy shots and fix my itchiness. This is when the doctor (who is an allergist/immunologist) told me I have urticaria.  I take Singulair (often prescribed for allergies) in the morning, and Ranitidine (often used for heartburn, but it works for both conditions because it is a histamine blocker) This does not completly stop all my breakouts, but it seems to help quite a bit.  There are many different causes, and it may be impossible to find out what is causing yours (go to a doctor and see if they can help figure out the cause) Unfortunatly there is no "cure" only medicine to control it.  Besides my preventative meds, I use benedryl or hydrocortisone creams if I have an especially itchy spot.  I don't know what causes it (the doc said that a traditional allergy test won't work for me, my skin will react to the needles themselves, not necessarily the allergens), but I have figured out that stress tends to make things worse (actually having a problem with that right now, it's finals week at college, and I'm a little stressed, and rather itchy). Some people try elimination diets to see if food is a cause, but I'm not quite that desperate (yet).  Sometimes heat or cold can cause it. Cold doesn't do it to me, but heat sometimes seems to make things worse, its hard to tell, as I have a rash almost everyday somewhere on my body.  Sometimes pressure can be a cause (my underwires bras cause mine sometimes if I wear them too long, but I know thats not the main cause, because I get them a lot on my arms, and other places that don't have something pressing on them.  I have never gotten hives on the bottom of my feet, but every other part of my body is fair game. It doesn't occur much on my face (thank goodness!) but it does happen every once in a while. (Actually happened today during my Organic Chemistry II final.)  Only once have I had hives so bad that I had to go to the hospital, and that was before I was on meds.  I was in middle school, and my parents had to take me to the ER in the middle of the night because almost my entire body was covered with whelps.  They gave me something IV, but I don't know what it was. Don't remember much about that night.  \nWell, I don't know how much that helps you, but if you want to talk more, just e-mail me amy_edrington@yahoo.com (be sure to put urticaria in the subject so I don't throw it out as junk mail or spam.)\nHope my ramblings were at least a little helpful.  :)
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Over the years I have taken Prozac; within several weeks(long enough for it to kick in my body) I developed that problem you mentions.\nMore recently I was given Paxil; and yes the same thing happened.So there is a good chance that all the meds in this class does that.But they do help with anxiety and such very well.Also it MIGHT go away as your body gets used to having the drug in your system;how long I dunno,I'm sorry to say.I could say more on the topic but I think you get the picture.....bye..
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it should take a while to settle in? Fluoxentine[prozac] is different too seems it doesnt have the "kick" real prozac has?notice a difference with anger issues with generic stuff? probably just another scam the drug co. are pulling on us??
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It sounds like a generic Prozac (Flouxetine Hydrochloide). The imprint would be a b that looks a lot like a g, and if you found it on the ground it is likely that is what it is. \n\nAlso, it is generally not advised to handle unknown medications without gloves on as many pedications are easily absorbed through the skin. ;)
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i have it.it feels like someone is pouring boiling hot water down my back.then some takes me by the head and keeps beating me into a brick wall..this illness really sucks.go to fibrohugs.com.and look for letter to normals.that about sums it up!
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my friend is taking Remeron for Fibromialgia and she did gain some weight at first.  Being the OCD type, she just basically got obsessed about not gaining anymore weight and did it all through diet.  She knew it was a potential side effect but never thought she would actually gain weight.  When it happened, she just focused on dieting.
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This is a tough question. You will not get any great answers here without more history. Ask your doctor for a referal to an endocrinologist who can evaluate your hormonal system in better detail than a primary care physician can.\nSerotonin syndroem comes to mind, your doctor can check 5 HIAA in a 24 hour urine to rule out carcinoid syndrome.\nmany medicines can cuase this from certain anti-emetics to antidepressants including effexor - other medicines can cuase this in combination even such combinations as imitrex and zoloft. \nin additon to a thorough endocrine work up ask your doctor for a referal to a dermatologist who can do botox injections for your hyperhydrosis - they are miraculously effective and even covered by insurance.\nThere are also surgeons who can destroy the nerves that cause excessive sweatiness. Ask your doctor about drysol for hyperhydrosis as well.\nIf you take ANY herbs or supplements make sure your doctor can review them all.\n\nI do wish you luck, and I am certain , even if no clear diagnosis can be established, you can get relief from your symptoms.\nGood luck!
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Dear Henrietta,\n\nI have answered to your next question,please have a look. From my experience and your description, this can be explained just on the basis of the psychological factor.\nSeems that you know to what you are allergic,so I have included also another point, I talk about the desensibilisation treatment. \nHave a look and stay well.\n\nKaterina
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it is your bodies reaction to the medications....have u contacted your Dr
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I scanned some research docs and there's nothing that can point directly to a side effect pointing to acute phobia, especially after 3+ years, especially for Wellbutrin. Since it is a multiple reuptake inhibitor, that effects norepinephrine and dopemine, it's often abused recreationally, similar to an amphetamine.  Knowing this, common logic dictates that it would have the opposite effect of what you described. \n\nOne thing that make sense to me, is that Wellbutrin is a multiple reuptake inhibitor, where it's not uncommon for any type of uptake inhibitor (including SSRI's) to stop working sporadically.  \n\nIf that is the case, you may be experiencing harsh withdrawal symptoms, specifically in the realm of paranoia and irritability.\n\nThis is purely speculative based on a slew of data I read up on for psychotropic drugs.  My recommendation is to ask your Dr. if this is possible and if he/she agrees, switch you to another MRI or SSRI that will offset these feelings/thoughts.\n\nHope you get better.
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I am on Prozac and it works great for me, I am on a 10 does, by the way
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You may, in fact, have nothing more than pharyngitis.  This may be totally unrelated to the zoloft.  If you are itching or having difficulty breathing you need to assume its an allergy.  You may want to try benadryl and see if your throat gets better.  If so, it may be an early allergic reaction.