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Bural21 · Oct 14, 2008, 06:25 PM

This morning I went to take a shower before school like I always do. I was about to rinse the conditioner out of my hair but felt dizzy and nauseous. I decided to take a seat on the side of the tub just to relax and maybe get everything back together. I don't know what happened, but I woke up on the bathroom floor. It wasn't long that I was out, but it was enough to scare me. I don't understand why it happened. My mother and I brainstormed these ideas, are they truly possible:

1. Sinuses have been stuffy.
They've been stuffy for a week or so now.
2. Steam from shower was too much.
I generally take a shower at the same "level" with the door proped and the the fan going, just as it was today.
3. New medication (Paxil for anxiety/depression).
Have only been taking for 4 days, so not too sure on this one.

If you have any ideas, please let me know. It truly freaked me out this morning and I really don't want it to happen again. :(

sbowman1030 · Oct 14, 2008, 06:36 PM

I am also on anti-depressants and have friends and family on them also. My bet is the Paxil. With anti-depressants, there are reactions like this in the first week or so. I would make a call to the doctor just to be safe. He will most likely call you and tell you it is normal.

J_9 · Oct 14, 2008, 06:47 PM

It could be the paxil, but is there a chance you could be pregnant?

Bural21 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:01 PM

Nope, I just got off my period two days ago.

Bural21 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:05 PM

I should probably also let it be known that I am not very hungry, so I'm eating much, much less then my regular diet prior to medication, and I have a family history of diabetes.

J_9 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:07 PM

If you are having sex, there is still a possibility of pregnancy.

Bural21 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:15 PM

I'm sure I'm not pregnant... my family and I are rather sure it's the medication. I'm 17 and have NEVER taken an anti-depressant before, this is my first time using them, my mother said she had similar problems during her first week using Welbutrin (sp?).

J_9 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:16 PM

What antidepressant are you taking? I'll look the side effects up in my PDR

Bural21 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:16 PM

One minor detail, this morning, I got up after a lousy nights sleep and ran to the shower. Don't know if that helps.

Bural21 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:17 PM

Paxil... but the generic one, I want to say Peroxatene.

J_9 · Oct 14, 2008, 07:25 PM

Give me a little to look this up. It is 9:30 pm here and I have been up since 4:30 am giving flu shots. It's time for me to get the kids to bed and for me to sleep also. But I PROMISE I will look this up for you in the morning after a little sleep.

Bural21 · Oct 17, 2008, 07:53 PM

Spoke to doctor - it is indeed the medication. He told me for today to not take it, and I didn't, and I felt perfect. Like I did prior to the medication. So, if this continues for one more week we need to switch medications. Whoo.