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What Causes Fatigue And Lack Of Balance While On Antidepressants?

10 days ago I suddenly had difficulty with my balance, staying alert, not crying, difficulty going down stairs, retrieving words, answering people quickly and significant weakness in my right hand. I have a history of depression and migraines. I started antidepressants a few days later. I am slightly better every day but honestly, I don t feel like myself and my balance is not great. I also fatigue suddenly and almost shut down mentally with normal social interaction. I also had difficulty with judging distances-I couldn t drive for the first four days. Still have to really concentrate when driving and merging on the highway is still complicated.(I m normally a great driver) My therapist insisted on Friday that I sign so she could speak to my general practitioner and made an appt for me tomorrow. She says she thinks more than depression is going on and since I have been on Wellbutrin before and it agreed with me, she is very concerned that something else is going on. Could I have had a stroke?
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
hi,
i think u have a atypical depression symptoms in which same symptomatology occured. u will go for MRI BRAIN to rule out stroke. along with u will start tab.mirtazepine(15 mg) 0-0-1/2. it will improved also your depression.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Gauttam Prajapati's  Response
Hi,
i will suggest u do MRI Brain first. if it is normal than it will be due depressive features severity that is occured with many patient. so do mri then we will decide what to do.
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What Causes Fatigue And Lack Of Balance While On Antidepressants?

hi, i think u have a atypical depression symptoms in which same symptomatology occured. u will go for MRI BRAIN to rule out stroke. along with u will start tab.mirtazepine(15 mg) 0-0-1/2. it will improved also your depression.