Going out of my mind symptoms and conditions

Although I have asthma, I was in my physician's office for another purpose when the doctor noticed my cough. After listening to my breathing, she offered me samples of Advair Discus 100/50. "This will take care of that cough," she said.

Sure enough, the cough I'd had for 2 weeks disappeared completely after only the second dose. I thought I'd hit the medicinal jackpot!

Then came Advair day 3. I noticed that my heart rate was elevated constantly, even when I was lying down, and my blood pressure was higher than normal. I figured I was coming down with a cold.

On day 4, I awoke to the experience of having all of the muscles in my body feeling stiff 24/7. This is no exaggeration. And of all things, my lats (the muscles running down your sides starting at the armpit) were completely tensed at all times. It was one of the most unnatural and uncomfortable feelings I've ever had.

By day 5, my entire body was completely rigid. I had to chew gum all day just to release excess tension. I was growing more and more agitated by the minute. I wanted to take care of things that needed to be done (dishes, laundry, etc.) but found myself only able to read or watch TV.

On day 6, the fear began to set in. I was terribly anxious about something, but I had no idea what. Since my brain couldn't figure out why my body was literally in flight-or-flight mode 24 hours a day, it began parceling out all the angst to all of the small aspects of my life. I became unable to do anything because I was afraid of everything.

On day 7, my cough returned, and my mind went crazy. Fearing the worst, I told my husband that I was going completely out of my mind, but I had no idea why. We are 35, and have known each other since we were 14, and I have never seen such a look on his face. I told him we were going to have to get some kind of mental help immediately because I was ceasing to function at all.

On day 8, I'm still coughing, and still going out of my mind. I have to get on the computer to look up psychologists on my insurance company's website. I start the search, but then, a thought occurs to me. I opened a new tab and googled Advair and Anxiety. And there was the answer. I called my husband at work, and told him I was going off the Advair and why. He seemed skeptical, but thought I should definitely give the Advair a trial discontinuation.

Day 9, I wake up 24 hours after my last dose, and my cough is gone. I feel more relaxed than I have in days. Perhaps I am not going crazy after all.

It took about 4 days to go completely back to normal. According to my physician, the reaction I had was to the Salmeterol. I therefore should avoid any products containing any long acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist: Formoterol, Bambuterol, and sustained-release oral Salbutamol. I'm just glad I didn't end up institutionalized.

Hi, I got my mirena in on 5/8 and ever since I have had cramping, crazy periods, extremely bad headaches the kind that make you dizzy and vomit, constantly nauseated, Ive also be so tired and moody lately that its becoming unbearable. I have been to the E R probably 5 times in the last months w/ excruciating headaches, only to get an iv to stop the pain. Nothing to fix the problem. Ive taken and been given so many different headache meds that I could open my own pharmacy. Well im glad I found this site because I thought I was really going out of my mind, and maybe it was all in my head after all. I go to my ob tomorrow and im demanding they remove it. I can't take it any longer. Thanks so much for the previous post.

Over the 5 years of 50mg Toprol starting out to 200 mg Metoprolol.Over the years I have had the weight gain,losing weight is difficult,tiredness, muscle aches,anger,anxiety, weeping, feeling not in control, bad dreams, spiders on the wall. Which it totally out of character for me. Doctor upped it to 200 mg a day which has totally intensified all the above, I thought it was my age,hormones etc... never thought of these meds.
I am so glad that I came on this web sight and realized people are going through the same horrible side effects that I am going through and feeling alone and I am not going out of my mind.
I need to get off this ,plus I am on benicar/hcz. My Blood Pressure is very difficult to bring it down. Dr's just prescribe and practice its like a spit in the ocean-some meds work and some do not. It is finding the right combo meanwhile we all suffer...

Hi, I have been on Yasmin for almost a year now. And only in the last three months have I started experiencing side effects.
I thought I was silently going out of my mind, I have cramps in my abdomen, dizziness, constant headaches, mood swings from hell, nausea, a runny tummy, tiredness, hot flushes, intense cold,and Strain Injury of the right wrist, back ache and shoulder ache,depression, and just a general ill feeling.. I cant complain of acne as yet. Reading what others have gone through have opened my eyes. This pill is evil. What i don't understand is how can doctors prescribe this if they are aware of the side effects and what it does to us. I am stopping it immediately I only hope the withdrawal process is not as bad as what I fear I am going to go through.

I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for 11 months. I switched last year due to complications with Yasmin, which had such a high dosage of hormones my body spazzed out and I suffered from yeast infections about 4-6 times a year for 4 years. Not fun. So, my gyno decided to put me on Loestrin because of its lower hormones. The first month I skipped my period, which I did my first time with Yasmin so I wasn't too worried. My hair and skin became super oily, which I was told to be a slight reaction to the new pill but that my body would become more use to it over time. My hair would be so oily that I had to wash it 2 times a day and not use conditioner. I looked horrible with acne and oily face! Finally this has calmed down, but I do tend to get oilier than I use to before this pill.

After skipping the first months period, my cycle was awesome for 3 months....then, I skipped another one! This was with no missed pills, too. I took a pregnancy test (or three) and they all came back negative. So, happy with the results I carried on with the pill and things were fine for another couple of months. I have now missed a total of 5 periods with the last two being back to back. I still have the usual "period" symptoms; nausea, severe migraines, bloating, cramps from hell, etc.

I've been going out of my mind lately, too. Like crying lots and snapping at people. I've always been a bit moody, but this is just ridiculous. My husband is accusing me of cheating since I have NO sex drive and my moods have led to some massive arguments. (Mind you all, he's no angel in the mood department either....maybe he's on the pill, too?) There has been some weight gain, about 10 pounds, but I can seem to get it to come back off despite working out and dieting.

I'm going to see my gyno in May and will most certainly talk to her about these problems. I just thought I was going out of my mind! I will still be going to buy a preggers test to assure myself until then, but this time I might not buy them in bulk and take them all in one night....maybe.

Thank you all for sharing your troubles with Loestrin 24, thus helping alleviate my stress levels just a smidgeon. I do hope that everyone on here eventually finds the bc pill that suits them!

HI MY NAME IS NOEMI IM 27 ,MOTHER OF TWO 1 GIRL 4 YEARS OLD AND 1 BOY 1 YEAR OLD ,I USED THE NUVARING FOR THE TREE WEEKS THEN I TOOK IT OUT,AT THAT TIME I REALIZED I WAS VERY SCARED OF BEING PREGNANT BECAUSE I WAS FEELING VERY WEIRD I HAD THE CRAMPS MY BOOBS WERE BIGGER FEELING LIKE WHEN I WAS PREGNANT I WAS, WET ALL THE TIME SO UNCOMFORTABLE,FEELING SAD TIERED, SLEEPY .THEN I STARTED BLEEDING AND PASSING VERY BIG CLOTS ,THAT REALLY SCARE ME,I THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A MISCARRIAGE,I DID A P TEST IT CAME OUT NEGATIVE,SO I RELAX AND PUT ON THE NEW RING THE BLEEDING STOP ,THEN IT GOT WORSE WHEN MY BOOBS STARTED TO HURT ,I SQUEEZED MY NIPPLES AND NOTICED A WHITE FLUID COMING OUT I GOT SO SCARED I WAS SURE I WAS PREGNANT & DID ANOTHER P TEST ,NEGATIVE RESULT I TRIED TO CALM DOWN BUT AT THAT MOMENT I WAS SO MAD ,DEPRESSED HAVING TERRIBLE MIGRAINES ,TAKING EXCEDRIN 2 TIMES A DAY FEELING EXHAUSTED,SO I STARTED THINKING IT MIGHT BE THE NR I TALKED TO MY HUBBY AN HE AGREED HE SAID HE WAS GOING CRAZY ,NO SEX AN DEALING W A CRAZY BITCH SO I DECIDED TO TOOK IT OFF, AFTER 2 WEEKS ,2 DAYS LATER I HAD MY PERIOD W A DARK BROWN RED COLOR AND VERY BAD SMELL ,CRAMPS AND MORE CLOGS ITS BEEN A WEEK NOW AND I STILL FEEL MY BOOBS ENLARGED STILL FLUID COMING OUT IF I SQUEEZED THEM MY MOOD ITS GETTING BETTER AND I HAVE MORE ENERGY NOW BUT SOME HOW I STILL FEEL LIKE IF IM PREGNANT ,I NEVER ,NEVER GOING BACK ON NR, SO FAR ITS THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU FEEL THE SAME WAY....

All I can say is HOLY CRAP!!!!!!! I have had Mirena in for almost 16 months and let me tell you how RELIEVED I was to come across this web page! I have had TERRIBLE cramping, back pain, mental block, NO SEX DRIVE AT ALL, Pain during and after sex, indescribable mood swings, and can we say MENTAL BLOCK!!!!! It sounds crazy but I used to be able to handle daily stress with three children, my husband and our Business! Now I can go from a good mood to crying over MINOR things and we won't even talk about the major things (can we say mental ward!). I get headaches that put me down on the couch! I get lightheaded, heart races, and fell angry over nothing! I just thank GOD my husband is who he is because I have totally failed at my duties as a wife and as a parent when it comes to patience and understanding!!!! If I had to put a simple description on it I would say "It’s like being Pregnant 24/7!" I have to drive to accomplish things and I FEEL USELESS!!!!!!!! So obviously I also suffer from depression! I thought I was going out of my mind and now I am crying as I write because not only have I suffered through all this but it pisses me off to think how it’s effected my children and my husband! It’s coming out!!!!!!!ASAP

I had bladder surgery and was given levaquin 500 mg. I took 1 pill when I got home that day and my entire face was swollen and I was also sweating and definitely couldn't even think of falling asleep. My mind was going crazy and to try to tell you how I felt it was kinda like I was in someone elses body looking through their eyes, it's the weirdest feeling I have ever had, I didn't know that it was the medication at first because I just thought I was feeling bad from the surgery and them putting me to sleep. The next day I took another pill, same thing felt really really bad, got up on the third day went to work and left in an ambulance. They told me it's because of this medicine and what's in it. I still feel really weird and typing this letter is killing my wrist. I don't know why because I am on the computer a lot before all of this and never a problem. I wish I knew what was going on with me. I feel like I am going out of my mind, and my swelling is no better. My husband even ask me if I took my lasix and I already did and still swelled up in the face. Any feedback would be great. please help.

I thought I was going out of my mind! I had been on NuvaRing for almost 1 year, then quit (b/c of insurance reasons), then went back on it in April. While off it for over 6 months, I noticed my sex drive increased and I lost some weight without even trying. I went back on it because I have severe cramps in the middle of the month, and NuvaRing really helped.

I had no problems (that I can recall) the first year except for slight weight gain, 8-10 pounds. But these last 3 months have been awful! I am short with my husband and kids, and I worry about things non-stop. I am SO tired, but I get in bed and cannot sleep. I lay awake worrying about things like car accidents. I am not normally a worrier. I also have felt very down and cry often. I was starting to think I had an anxiety disorder.

I have no reason to feel depressed, and have not struggled with depression in the past (I am a mental health professional, so work with mental illnesses on a daily basis; enough to know there was something not right with me!). I have also put on 10 pounds in the last 3 months. Partly due to low energy. My hands even get tired when I color with my 3 year old.

I have taken 1-2 Excedrin Migraine a day to ease (not cure) my headache that has lasted for over 30 days.

Just this weekend, it occurred to me maybe it was the NuvaRing. After reading all these posts, I took it out a week early. I would rather live with some cramps instead of all of these side effects!

Please let me know if a class-action lawsuit is ever filed against this Pharm Co because I will file a suit to get this dangerous drug off the market. Yasmin/Yaz almost took my life in January 08. My OB/GYN put me on Yaz in Oct 07 for bad periods and cysts on my overies. Within a month my entire personality changed and I started losing my hair. I experienced a complete loss of sex drive, became depressed and was either constanting crying or raging at someone. However, my adult acne did clear up. On 1/27/08 I experienced extreme pain in my calf that moved up to my thigh within 48 hrs. I went to the ER and was told that no only did I a condition called DVT (Deep Vein Thrombisis-blood clot) in my leg but that the clot had broken off and moved into both of my lungs and I had bi-lateral pulmonary embolism. I can't even describe how incredibly painful this was. I was admitted into the hospital for 1 week and was put on powerful blood thinners, which I will be on for about a year. It's now been nearly 6 months since I was diagnosed and the DVT and it is still in my uppper thigh. But am grateful to be alive. If you would like to contact me I would be glad to answer any questions regarding this situation and my email addy is ****** PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YAZ OR YASMIN OR LET ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY TAKE THIS MED, IT COULD KILL YOU.

1 week after Mirena update. I'm feeling clearer in the head. Not so much in fog now. Still having anxiety. Haven't been bleeding at all. I had it taken out right when my period ended, so maybe I won't have any until my next period is due to start. I've had a couple of cramps and I swear it was in my left ovary. It was that pinpoint of a pain that I could totally point to where it hurt. I haven't had headaches like I did for the past 3 months. I've actually gone 2 days without Tylenol. Vertigo is not as bad either. I used to hold onto the stair railing when I was going down the stops, but haven't had to do that in the last few days either. I'm not sure if I'm going to actually go through a "crash". I was so depressed for 3 months, and my mood and feelings were all over the place, so if I do go through one, I may not realize that's what it is. And I'm at 8 weeks not smoking, so I could still be going through some mild withdrawal from that.

All in all, I am feeling better. I'm sure some of that is just relief that it's gone, and the physical symptoms will soon go away too. I'm ready to get back to normal. I'm also ready to get back into a "normal" relationship with my husband. He's been great through all of this, but he has suffered also. Can't wait to have a date night, one where I feel happy and like I want to be there!!!! Will keep you up to date. Thanks for all of your stories also. It helped so much to know that I wasn't going out of my mind!!!!

Before taking Yaz I was strong, confident and happy. I felt life was right on track. I am getting married to a great guy this fall, my job was good and life was happy. All of the sudden I started feeling very insecure, unhappy and mad. The mood swings have gotten progressively worse since I started YAZ. I have been terribly angry, sad, disinterested. I have started disliking everyone. I even felt suicidal a couple times which has NEVER EVER remotely crossed my mind previously. My interest in everything has diminished. My fiancé and I have argued more in the past 3 months than in the past 2 years. It’s like my normal personality was lost and then replaced with this emotional person who is full of rage and hate. Especially top those I really love. I wish I would have taken a moment to look at reviews before I switched from ortho-tricyclene low to this crazy person pill. I would have never switched had I read this forum first. It was a terrible mistake to start taking YAZ. I don’t even know why it’s on the market. I am switching back to ortho low! Granted I lost a couple pounds on YAZ (about 5) but I would much rather have slightly tighter jeans than feel like I am going out of my mind!!! Do not take this pill...I agree with the ladies below-- its poison!! I am stopping today. I just hope the side effects do not last and that I can repair the damage that I have caused to what used to be a close to perfect relationship !!!!!!

IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS, STOP NOW. There is hope!! I think after about 3 months it started effecting my activity. I started wanting to do so much but would just brush everything aside and not finish poems, art projects, not do things with people I really wanted to. but my acne went away.......and for a while that made me feel more confident. In late July I started having some mild halluicinations. things would just......seem different, I cannot explain it. In September I completely lost it. I heard and saw things that were not there, I did not know what was going on. but I pressed on with school. I thought I was schizophrenic......I was so scared. but I pressed on, until one night I went completely numb. I felt disassociated. I looked in the mirror just to make sure I was there. I had horrible graphic images come into my head. it was horrifying. I almost took my life one night because I thought there was no hope. I thought if this is my waking life forever, then I do not want to life. but I called the suicidal hotline and then went to my friends' place then the next day we drove 2 hours back home and talked to my gynecologist, and she immediately admitted me to the psych ward. I begged not to go, but it was for the best. I stayed there for 5 nights and it changed my life. I learned a lot of about faith and different walks of life that night. I have chosen to pursue Buddhist philosophies and eastern teachings while learning about more religions. I believe that God is just thought of differently in different countries, and it is not a mission to convert but just help. do what you can. I know many of you are not able as this poison of a pill has shaken you, but I promise you will get better. I honestly was going out of my mind for a few weeks, and I wanted to die one night. Now, each day is a step closer to healing and a step further from that shit. Once you stop taking it you should notice a difference. Seek some therapy or help though, as you may need it. You will learn who your true friends are during all of this, and probably learn a lot about yourself. It was so painful, and I'm still a little shaken by it, but my just being able to type this shows my gained coherence. So just know there is hope! I hope a class action lawsuit gets started and that it gets recalled soon also! Something I have started doing is bouncing a bouncy ball when I feel nervous, scared, paranoid etc. I find it fun and also takes your mind off and also is a much healthier way of relieving stress instead of squeezing a ball! email me at****** if you ever want any encouragement or tips or just want to ask me any question. I check my email everyday.

Wow, reading all these postings has affirmed my suspicion that Yasmin is the source for my insane PMS. I'm 21 years old now; I went on the pill when I was 15. Everything started out alright. I had never noticed any problems until recently. I would occasionally get depressed, but it never seemed to last too long. Over the past few years my PMS has gotten increasingly out of control. I don't really have many physical side effects, just emotional ones. Exactly one week before I start the white placebo pills I become EXTREMELY irritable, moody, and depressed. I will have occasional anxiety attacks where I feel like I'm going out of my mind. Also, the bouts of depression during this week bring about horrible suicidal thoughts. It's become very clear that this is the only time this every really happens. I can't believe it took me so long to realize it was the BCP's. Before that 14th day pill, I am a happy, upbeat person who would never even dream of harming myself. Then when that week hits, I become so overly dramatic, depressed, and cry a lot.
Another thing I've noticed is that the only time I have any libido is during my period (the one week that I am not taking these synthetic hormones!). This, of course, is quite inconvenient, as I'm sure you can imagine. Out of despair and internet searching, I found this website:
http://www.pmscure.com/?gclid=CLvdzYrdxI0CFRlmWAod-GbvLQ
At first it sounded kind of goofy, but then I read all of it, and was completely shocked! I just downloaded it, and intend to read "What Nobody Told Women About Birth Control Pills" first! Apparently, the longer you take these synthetic hormones (BCP's), the more damage they do to your body, and the less likely you are to regain your normal, natural production of hormones. This doctor's right- hormones are EXTREMELY important to your body, and messing with them can cause serious, long lasting effects all over your body. Condoms may be a nuisance, but at least I'll have my sex drive, health, and SANITY!!!

Hi,

I was on Yasmin for abt 19 months. I decided to stop the pill somewhere end of March after reading all the bad side effects. My last pill was somewhere end of March, i got my period as scheduled after i finish the last pack,

However for my next period which was suppose to be on the 21st of April, it came late on the 26th of April instead and it was not a normal flow of period. So i thought yeahhh at least my period still comes but..................

Heres the thing, I didnt get my period on the 26th of May, i took a pregnancy test somehwere on the 30th of May, it came back negative.

Its now the 22nd of June and I have yet to get my period. I am really worried that my period will never come again. For those who has gone through this post yasmin hell, is this a normal thing and how long did it take ure body to adjust to having normal periods again?

Do u guys thing that this is something to worry abt and i should have it checked out? I am freaking out abt not having my period, cause my body feels yucky, likei hav cramps now and then on my lower abdomen and my nipples are sore, (but strangely enough not my breast) cause usually before i get my period, my breast are the one that are sore!

Please help! I am going out of my mind with worry!

I was prescribed Biaxin XL for pneumonia and wish I never took it. I am going out of my mind. I am an artist and I couldn't paint nor choose colour. I was having a hard time walking, felt disoriented, panic, yelling out while sleeping. I am also suffering from intense pain in my neck radiating down my arm and up into my ear. I had a terrible reaction to sulpha one time and I should have learned my lesson then. I will immediately turn to natural rememdies from here on in.

Post your symptoms since stopping Yasmin!!!

Hey everyone it's Kay21 here and I just wanted to post my 3 month off Yasmin update. Because stopping the pill is a hard decision, I figured we should all post are updates here to help/support those who are planning to stop or who have recently stopped Yasmin.

I have been off of Yasmin since April 17. As some of you already know, I was experiencing horrible side effects while on Yasmin for 3 years (particularly stomach problems, vaginal dryness, muscle cramps, increased blood pressure and heart rate and anxiety).

The first 1 month off of Yasmin was okay. In fact, I felt the best I had ever felt in a while. My blood pressure and heart rate decreased and the migraines and muscle cramps went away. But when I hit the 2 month (8 week) mark, I felt HORRIBLE. I was severely depressed and anxious. I was crying all the time and felt a severe sense of DOOM! The physical symptoms also started to become problematic. The acne increased and I started growing more facial hair. The worse symptom, however, was that I started losing a ton of hair. I would lose stray hairs all day (probably about 200 a day). Since I have hit the three month mark, the hair loss has gotten MUCH WORSE! Now I am losing CLUMPS of hair all day. I have seen several doctors about this. Some say it's because of stress and a few (a derm, GYN and endo) say that hiar loss is common after stopping bcp. I have already loss about 1/3 of my hair.

I am also really concerned, because I have not had a period since April 22. So my doctor has put me on provera for 10 days to induce a period.

For those who have stopped Yasmin, what have your symptoms been (i.e. increased acne, weight gain, anxiety, etc.). Has anyone experienced hair loss? How long did it take to get a period???

Thanks...

OH MY GOSH! I am so happy! I found this site and I am so excited. I thought I was going out of my mind. I was on Yasmin for about 8 months. After approximately 5 months of being on it, I started experiencing panic attacks and horrible anxiety. I was put on a SSRI and told to continue the Yasmin because "it wouldn't cause anxiety" HA! So, I stopped the Yasmin about 3 months ago and have gotten better with time but still not completely back to normal. I went to Mexico and decided to take the Yasmin to make sure I didn't start a period. I had HORRIBLE side effects and freaked out in Mexico and wanted to come home! Now I see that it wasn't just me! I am so relieved!

I only took YASMIN for four days before I had what I can only describe as a major panic attack. I'm not prone to them so didn't know what was happening at first. My heart started racing like crazy, my hands were shaking and I couldn't sit still, write, concentrate...I felt like I was going out of my mind. I didn't think it could possibly be effects of a pill I had only been on for four days, but when I was calmed down enough, I found this site. I did not take a pill this morning and don't intend on taking this pill again, ever. I was given it for heavy uterine bleeding. I will have to try something else.

I've been on Geodon for about a year now. I had extreme anxiety but It is starting to lessen. My period also stopped about 9 months ago. I went without the Medication for a couple days and felt horrible as if I were going out of my mind. So I went back on it and felt better. How long do the withdrawn symptoms last after taking geodon?