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Suggest Cure For A Hormonal Problem

Started escitalopram 10 mg 8/29 reduced from 10 mg to half 2 days later due to side effects. Also take clonazapam .5 @night. I have adrenal insufficiency & on maintenance dose of 17.5 mg daily. Have lost a lot of weight over last year(weigh 90 lbs). Gastritis & IBS(much better now) Having even more fatigue since starting anti-depressant(was taking in morn from 8/29 thru 9/3 skipped a day & took .5 on 9/5. Side effects: in addition to fatigue, nausea, loss appetite, clamminess, neck & shoulder pain, drowsiness(during day when take in morn), insomnia when took @night, brain fog, vision?, sensitivity hearing & light? Skipped yesterday too. Don t think I can tolerate these side effects but do feel some alleviation of anxiety which is good but quality of life was diminished before & even more now.???
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
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Endocrinologist 's  Response
Hello,

The symptoms you reported are all suggestive of adrenal insufficiency, that means the dose of hydrocortisone you are taking is low. Discuss with your physician about it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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Suggest Cure For A Hormonal Problem

Hello, The symptoms you reported are all suggestive of adrenal insufficiency, that means the dose of hydrocortisone you are taking is low. Discuss with your physician about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist