Is the feeling of a lump in my throat a side effect of these drugs, in particular Fluoxetine? I seemd to have developed this side effect and it is triggering panic attacks because it is as if I can't breath or swallow. Once I relax a bit it gets better but never completely goes away. Then is the morning it starts all over. Could is also be some sort of GERD episode?
Fluoxetine - causing the feeling of a lump in my throat?
Question posted by tomjames on 22 May 2018
Last updated on 27 May 2018
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masso
22 May 2018
ER ASAP-you are undergoing an allergic reaction to this SSRI.
tomjames
27 May 2018
Masso - thanks for your reply. I did head to the urgent care as you suggested. All of my tests came back normal. They had me do some meditation along with 1mg of Lorazepam and I felt better. Things seem to be going better as each do goes by.
masso
27 May 2018
I am happy 4 u and u r welcome.-
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