~ Help!! I think my meds are causing me to break out regardless of what my Dr. tells me!! ~

Anonymous
I am a 46 yr old woman who has been taking the medications Zoloft and Seroquel for the past seven or eight mos. I suffer from Bi-Polar disorder as well as Anxiety issues.

The meds have made a HUGE difference in my mental health and my quality of life is so much better. Finally, I can see how it is to live a "normal" life w/stability. I am on 200mg. of Zoloft and 175mg. of Seroquel.

My problem?
I am breaking out more and more every day.
This started the last six mos. or so.

I told my Dr. and he even noticed I am getting more pimples on my face and chest, however he says it is not a typical side effect of these meds.
However, nothing else has changed in my life. Diet, cleansing routines, health, etc.

Does anyone else have this problem?
If so, what did you do?

Thank you so much in advance for any and all advice received.
Anonymous
It could just be that your hormones are changing. I'm 43 and just started to have acne outbreaks.
Anonymous
It is a side effect of many SSRIs. Effexor and Celexa both made my skin horrible. Your doctor is ignorant.

OP, do you have a dermatologist? He/she can work with you.
Anonymous
*Sigh*

Guess another side part of getting older. I thought acne was supposed to be for teen~agers ONLY. LOL!

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