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My girlfriend has dryness and lack of sensitivity from her depression/anxiety meds, what can we do?
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Change: There are many options. If she has side effect, should make appointment with doctor to adjust or change meds.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Dryness/Depresson: This is known as an anticholinergic effect. Some people who take antidepressant medication experiences dryness of the eyes, mucus membranes. Keeping oneself well-hydrated as well as use of specific creams can ease problems associated with antidepressant use.
Answered 10/21/2012
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Dryness from meds.: Discuss with the prescribing doc. Possible alternative meds. With less anticholinergic effects but similar potency.
Answered 10/21/2012
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