Do I have a bad reaction to the meds I've been taking for the past 7mos.?

Brandi Menifee · Post by **Brandi Menifee** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:32 am

Ok, I lost my job like 2mos., ago. So I had to go get samples of my Lexapro from my psychiatrist about a month ago. It seems like ever since I have been taking the samples, my body symptoms have come back, to the point that I have high anxiety again. I don't understand, Lexapro has really been helping me since I've been on them for the past 7mos. The samples are the same exact pill, dosage, and everything. Why would they make me feel different? I go back to my psychiatrist in Oct., but I haven't called him or anything. Could it be the pills gone bad or something, or am I just tripping? What is wrong? Please help!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:35 am

You should call the pharmacy and your doctor and see what they say about it. It could be possible your samples are different, even though they look the same, things are made in batches.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:15 am

Well I did call the pharmacy, and he said that the pills aren't different. He said that Lexapro is made from just one manufacter, and as long as they are the same pill, and same dosage, it's not different. So, I just told him I would call my psychiatrist tomorrow, and let him know, thx.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:21 pm

Here's another idea. Contact the drug company, give them your batch number or whatever number is printed on there. Then tell them to give a fresh batch to your doctor because you are having a reaction to the meds.

I really don't fully trust any drug company. I am not trying to scare you, it is probably nothing, but things happen, mistakes are made. It sounds like you are *fine* but it wouldn't hurt to give the company a heads' up about your reaction, especially since your psychiatrist will probably tell you "it's all in your head".