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Old Jul 15, 2017, 09:17 PM
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Does anyone know if asthma is worsen by? antidepressants

I have a severe case of asthma attack when I exert strenuous efforts such as biking or do heavy lifting.

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Old Jul 15, 2017, 10:54 PM
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I do not know the answer to your question for sure, but I will say that I've never heard or seen anything about antidepressants worsening asthma.
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Old Jul 16, 2017, 07:17 PM
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I haven't heard of a connection although if the AD caused weight gain that could worsen the asthma.
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Old Jul 16, 2017, 07:24 PM
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i've never experienced a connection but everyone's different, have you asked your doc?
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Old Jul 17, 2017, 10:01 AM
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I met 2 family doctors and they are clueless like me. They just offer inhaler
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