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I’m new here. Does anyone else’s breathing get worse when taking anti-depressants

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I don't personally take them, but I have often read that antidepressants and anxiety meds can lower your respiration. A good chat to have with the doc.

John

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I don’t have any problems maybe you can try different antidepressants. as John said have a chat with your Dr

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