INSIDON 50
February 22, 2010 | 10,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Susanne Plotz
Hello,
I am female, 29 years old, had a sore throat at the beginning of January, was in bed for 5 days, and since then I have been feeling restless, possibly due to a mild depression caused by the medication: (Symptoms: lump in the throat, loss of appetite, tiredness, burning sensation in the chest, back pain, lack of motivation, constant rumination, occasional chills). I lie in bed at night and almost feel like I am having a heart attack, I get caught up in every twitch. The doctor took blood and tested for inflammation, but everything was OK. My question is, what do the symptoms sound like and I am afraid to take this medication? Is it very strong? What about the side effects?
Dear inquirer,
I can understand your concern well and would like to help you as best as I can. The medication Insidon is indeed an antidepressant (a medication used to treat depression). It is mainly used in patients with anxiety disorders and somatoform complaints. This means that the person has mental problems that manifest as physical complaints (such as headaches or gastrointestinal problems). Some of the symptoms you described may possibly be attributed to the side effects of the medication. These may include: fatigue (especially at the beginning of treatment), dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, low blood pressure (which could explain the feeling of cold), or gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation.
Unfortunately, I do not know to what extent you had these symptoms before taking the medication, as your doctor must have had a reason to prescribe this specific medication to you. It is possible that your symptoms are indicative of an anxiety or panic attack, but this cannot be precisely determined in this way since I cannot speak with you personally.
Regarding your question about whether the medication is strong: every medication, whether strong or not, has potential side effects. However, you were prescribed this medication by your doctor to help you, so you should definitely not stop taking it on your own. It would be best to discuss your symptoms again with your doctor. They can then better assess whether these are side effects and whether another medication may be more suitable for you. In general, there is initially nothing wrong with taking the medication.
I hope I was able to help you and wish you all the best.
Warm regards,
Susanne Plotz
