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Posted by jesus on February 21, 2003, at 18:09:09
I hear Lexapro can cause a sudden rush of blood to the head whenever you've been sitting down for an extended period of time...has anybody experienced this? Earlier today I got out of bed and stood up my vision suddenly darkened and I felt this really 'dissociative' type of feeling, like I was on the verge of blacking out...it was like a 'rush of blood to the head feeling' (which I experience from time to time), but to a significantly larger degree. Has anybody experienced this, or does anybody know what may be causing this? I'm also on 30mg of Adderall XR, but i doubt that has much to do with it. either way, im going to see a doc about it b/c im afraid there may not be enough oxygen getting in my brain or something.
Posted by Stellaz on February 21, 2003, at 18:33:34
In reply to A rush of blood to the head, posted by jesus on February 21, 2003, at 18:09:09
I've experienced sudden "lurching" feelings, as though I just fell even though I'm sitting still. I also get dizzy, and have occasionally felt the rush you describe upon getting up or even turning my head too quickly. Hope your doc can help! Please let us know what he/she says.
Stellaz
Posted by Thomas123 on February 21, 2003, at 20:28:10
In reply to Re: A rush of blood to the head, posted by Stellaz on February 21, 2003, at 18:33:34
Some medications cause blood pressure to fall upon standing up. This is called orthostatic hypotension. One feels like one is about to pass out. The condition is fairly unserious and seems to go away in time. The thing to do is sit down. This returns blood pressure to normal. Standing up slowly helps too. SSRIs usually don't cause this though. Are you on any other drugs? The older TCAs were notorious for causing this.
Posted by nails on February 22, 2003, at 19:57:04
In reply to Re: A rush of blood to the head, posted by Thomas123 on February 21, 2003, at 20:28:10
My sister and I have both experienced this "head rush" for as long as we can remember. As Thomas123 says, it is due to low blood pressure (something that is just "genetic" in my sis and me according to our doctor, as we were experiencing it when quite young and on no meds). It can be uncomfortable, but is usually not serious. I've just learned to always get up slowly - usually keeping my head tilted down, my body forward and my hands on my knees when standing. It passes in two or three seconds. You might want to get your blood pressure checked. Chances are, it's on the low side.
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