GTI and antidepressants

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  1. ryanro77

    ryanro77 Bobtail Member

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    Just curious if any of you would have any information regarding GTI and prescription antidepressants (lexapro) while i know i have to report it on my physical and i do have a current prescription. i just want to have all my ducks in a row. have any of you ever had any issue with GTI on the issue. if you have what did you have to do in order to be cleared to drive? Thank you in advance
     
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  3. Victor_V

    Victor_V Road Train Member

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    Side Effects
    List Lexapro side effects by likelihood and severity.
    The following side effects are associated with Lexapro:


    Common side effects of Lexapro:


    Chronic Trouble Sleeping........................Less Severe
    Diarrhea...............................................Less Severe
    Dizzy....................................................Less Severe
    Dry Mouth.............................................Less Severe
    Excessive Sweating................................Less Severe
    Feel Like Throwing Up.............................Less Severe
    Inability to have an Erection....................Less Severe
    Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel MovementsLess Severe
    Low Energy............................................Less Severe
    Problem with Ejaculation..........................Less Severe


    Infrequent side effects of Lexapro:
    Flu-Like Symptoms..................................Less Severe
    Gas.......................................................Less Severe
    Indigestion.............................................Less Severe
    Inflammation of the Nose.........................Less Severe
    Loss of Appetite......................................Less Severe
    Numbness and Tingling............................Less Severe
    Sexual Problems......................................Less Severe
    Sinus Irritation and Congestion..................Less Severe
    Stomach Cramps......................................Less Severe
    Toothache...............................................Less Severe

    The rare side effects rated severe would concern me. Not sure I would mention lexapro, frankly.

    http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-63990/lexapro-oral/details/list-sideeffects
     
  4. GA_Rookie

    GA_Rookie Medium Load Member

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    I think I would rather just stay depressed. Those side effects are just even more depressing!
     
  5. ryanro77

    ryanro77 Bobtail Member

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    just realized i hadn't put in that i haven't taken it in over 6 months. Dr. prescribed it while i was going thru a divorce. i was stressed to the max and he said "this will take the edge off" i have never been depressed maybe a slight bit of anxiety from time to time. i was more curious of them finding it in my medical records and having an issue with the fact that i used to take it even though i stopped taking it more then 6 months ago.

    and thank God i never had any of the side effects!!!!
     
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  6. Victor_V

    Victor_V Road Train Member

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    Some of these anti-depressants, like Prozac, are almost impossible to get clear of once taken for a while.

    And over time, more is often needed to get the same relief!!

    Yeah, I wouldn't mention it if I were you.

    Repeat after me: "I haven't had or taken any prescription drugs for over six months and am not taking any drugs, prescription drugs or otherwise now."

    Repeat and stick to it.
     
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  7. Mev

    Mev Road Train Member

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    If your worried just remember what an examiner told me regarding meds,

    " they don't know what you don't tell them "

    use Your own judgement
     
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