Posted by Forbidden on January 7, 2004, at 13:04:02
In reply to Re: Lex Flu - Why Haven't Doctors Heard of It?, posted by nicky847 on January 7, 2004, at 12:11:36
I have found on other websites about how Lex does give flu like symptoms as well. I had mild forms of this too.
> I havent experienced the "Lex Flu" but I think it can be explained in 1 of 2 ways...
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> 1. The body's immune system is weakened due to the shock of adjusting to the Lex..(many people also experience flu-like systems when coming OFF of an SSRI so I think this is the most likely explanation)..making it less able to fight off viruses..and there is alot of flu going around right now..
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> 2. The body reacts to Lex as a pathogen and releases an immune response (fever, histamine, etc.)
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> to me either explanation makes sense..
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> > About my second week of taking 10 mg of Lex I came down with horrible flu symptoms. My doc said it was a coincidence that I came down with something right as I started taking the drug. But a lot of people on this board have had a similar experience. Why haven't doctors heard of this if it is so common?
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