[Mari]

Hi,

Can Amoxicillin cause depression?

I am depressed today. The Depression came out of no where and hit hard. I am so looow and I can't even think clearly.

I took my second dose of Amoxicillin today but I think it is my last dose. I am d/c ing it.


M

[Mari]

Hi,

Maybe the Ibuprofen i600 is causing the depression. I took one pill
twice THursday
three times Friday
two or three times Saturday.

M

[waves]

Mari,

Amoxicillin : D/c ing an antibiotic before the end of the course is a bad idea. It can result in infection by resistant strains. D/c'ing is worse than not starting. No going back... please do not d/c the amoxicillin!

What you can do is take your vitamins with it, since you already have to take it with food. add a vitamin pill along with it. you are probably using more B vits with the antibiotic. Adding vits can improve your mood if at the moment you are getting too few.

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Ibuprofen : that much ibuprofen can easily cause fatigue... fatigue can feel like depression or can be depressing. has the pain lessened any? can you get away with just 2-400mg, or use acetaminophen instead?

~ waves ~

[bizi]

I am afraid that I concur with waves. Try to be gentle with yourself.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

[Mari]

I don't feel good. I am depressed.

[waves]

(((( Dear Mari ))))

i think the depression could be due to the high dose ibuprofen, or it might not be med-related. i really don't think it is the antibiotic.

i might try stopping the ibuprofen - use a different painkiller if you need one at all. ibuprofen and other NSAIDs really knock some people out.

you know, this wave of depression that hit like that could be a reaction to the whole experience of the root canal. it was a trauma. you didn't have your benzo's and had to manage the best you could. this could be a latent reaction from having to hold on and hold out like that.

i am sorry you are not feeling good. i am sending you white light to heal you and help you feel brighter and stronger.

and lots of hugs with that.

~ waves ~

[Mari]

I found some pretzels and a minute ago took today's third dose of the amoxicillin. I have not taken the vitamin. It feels too late to go to bed with that. My mind is not making any sense.
I do not know what to do about work Monday.

M

[Mari]

Thank you Waves.
I did not take any ibuprofen today / Sunday.

[waves]

Dear Mari

Ok, so the ibuprofen is ruled out as a causative factor.

Sometimes dental procedures can really impact us. Being ok one time doesn't mean we will be ok the next. A root canal is an invasive procedure. In this particular case, your experience and entire day sounded awful. It doesn't surprise me that it should impact your whole body and mind rather badly.

As far as work, i vote for staying home tomorrow. Moreover, i might send an email now, so you won't need to worry about waking up to deal with it. Instead, you can sleep in.

Take the time you need to feel better. Nurture yourself. Have some warm tea. Stay warm/cool (as required). Stay in comfy clothes. Rest. Listen to peaceful sounds or do some chanting.



~ waves ~

[mymorgy]

i hope you are feeling better and skipped work.
bobby