well since i got diagnosed as iih in feb10, it was noted that my anti depressants had caused iih so i was advised to come off my anti depressants to treat iih, I thought this was to soon as i just gotten out of a psychiatrist hospital in jan 10.

Well i came off my anit-depressants and i was great, until the past week with all of the scares at hospital wih my Little one, and my cpn decidin that i dont need her anymore. I have got an appointment at my gp's to see about other forms of help i can have as i am scared about having tablkets again after they have caused my pressure last time.

Sorry if it dont make sense

jean

Jean I'm so sorry to read that you're having a bad time of it. I have to admit I've never heard of antidepressants causing IIH, especially as so many of us are actually taking them. I know antidepressants can cause weight gain, so maybe that's why they think you shouldn't be taking them, on the reasoning that, that's what's happened and weight gain has caused your IIH. I do see though the the downside of you not taking them, and that with everything going on you are bound to hit a low period.

I think you are doing the best thing by seeing your doctor, and having a good chat with him, hopefully he will be able to manage it another way. Please remember we are always here for you

I'm with Heidi, never heard of anti depressants causing IH, in fact I went on them because of IH and I just couldnt cope with the pain I was in and everything was just too much.

As Heidi said go see your GP and have a chat with him/her about it.

HI
i have been to see my gp he dont thinkl my depression is back its just a low time, if i dont get better i have to go back in 1week.

My anti-d's caused iih as there is a certain type of meds that can cause it and my anti d's was in that type

I think this place is great for letting off steam Jean and having a good rant often help.

yeah i know i dont know what i would do without this forum. Well my GP has found out why i am down and it is because i am early pregnancy so i have more on my plate now especially as my topomax has been stopped

hi i was using contraception i have the implant in. so i suppose it never worked. I am quite surprised as i never wanted anymore after i have had postnatal depression but i guess it is meant to be. little cloe is really excited she keeps patting my tummy and saying my baba

YEAH I have let my gp know as he suspected i was pregnant i have had a scan today and i am roughly 10 weeks. which is concerning the drs as i have had a general anesthetic and a lot of xrays on my abdomen so the drs are saying there is a big chance the baby might be not healthy. So i have to tak through my options with my gp next week

yeah he is coming with me to talk about it. thanks for your support

oh my goodness ive got the implant too its my second one been in 4 a year .... im so shocked you fell pregnant while using this ... i do want more kids but in a years time think i better talk to people see if its possible to happen to me ....

Is it ok to share which medication you believe to have caused your iih?  I have been reviewing some literature and found one tiny study suggesting an antidepressant I currently take may have caused my papiledema. We really won't know until I stop taking it. I still need something for the depression though as it is getting worse rather than better.

Yes Megan you are allowed to share this, the only rules we have about Medication is that we don't give medical advice about them ie: changing dose or stopping medication, or telling you which medication you should take instead of the one prescribed.