Posted by over 55 on August 17, 2006, at 10:09:04
In reply to Topamax - muscle fatigue and short of breath, posted by SLS on August 17, 2006, at 8:18:56
> Hi.
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> Since starting Topamax, I have noticed that my muscles fatigue much more quickly and I become short of breath in response to the slightest physical exertion.
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> Has anyone else had this experience? Does it disappear with time? Is it dosage dependent?
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> - ScottHi Scott,
I know you are asking this question for yourself, but know you post on other subjects as well. Question for you ,if you don't mind?? I am off all AD's for 8 weeks now (225 mg Effexor XR for last 5 years in particular). Towards the last months of AD use I experienced extreme muscle fatigue and exhaustion upon any physical exertion, like climbing a flight of stairs. I would break out in a a sweat, legs would go weak, shakes and sometimes take 10 minutes to recover. I had to stop a lot of activities I really enjoyed. Chest pain accompanied these symptoms. Thorough medical testing followed when I went to Dr. Nothing showed up. I have never fully gotten strength or stamina back and now just don't allow myself to "go over my limit" to stay comfortable. Could these symptoms have been due to long term use of Effexor?? I am so confused anymore about what may have been caused by use of AD's and what may be "something else". I spend alot of time and money chasing phantom symptoms that may all be related to the use of Effexor and I used Paxil for 7 years before that and something else before that. What are your thoughts on this, if you care to share?? Thanks,
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