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Zoloft and Vitaligo?
posted by Keli on 30 Jan 2006 at 4:39 pmAbout 4-6 months after starting on Zoloft I began getting white molten spots that wouldn't tan. After 4 years I was covered in white spots that seemed to be spreading. 9 years later it was discovered I had vitaligo - an auto immune disorder. I can truly beleive the Zoloft may have had something to do with it.
Read the news article that this opinion was posted about:
Popular Antidepressants May Also Affect Human Immune System
Zoloft and Vitiligo
posted by Jessica on 17 Feb 2006 at 8:02 am
I never before thought of myself taking zoloft would lead to myself being diagnosed with Vitaligo. I started taking Zoloft in August of 2000. I took it for about 3 months then 3-6 months later I started noticing small white spots on my hands and the right side of my face. Once I noticed the spots I would see doctors and just said I needed more vitamins, I started taking daily vitamin suppliments and noticed the spots got smaller. Then I started taking wellbutrin in September of 2004 and the spots returned with full force. Now the spots on my face and hand are larger then ever. I stopped taking wellbutrin in December of 2004. Nobody ever conected the two. Thank you for opening my eyes!
Supplement for Vitiligo
posted by David Van Bussum on 21 Feb 2006 at 5:05 pm
I am familiar with a supplement called Natural Cellular Defense (NCD) which has had some anecdotal reports of helping with vitiligo. The theory is it serves as an immune system modulator positively effecting auto-immune disorders like vitiligo. I happen to be researching vitiligo for a friend of mine and saw these postings and wanted to let people know about it. And just so everyone is clear this a direct marketing product and I am a distributor. I am posting this because I truly think it will help not becuase I want to generate business. If you want more information please email me at dvb@hrxllc.com.
Vitiligo, Stress, and SSRI's
posted by Doug on 21 Mar 2006 at 7:13 pm
I experienced severe trauma (death of partner within 3 months from brain cancer). I was put on Lexapro, and Xanax at same time as his death
Three months later small white spots started to appear on my hands. I went to dermatolgist and he said it was Vitiligo, not related to stress or drugs, and nothing could be done. I just don't believe these are coincidences.
I stopped the Lexapro 3 weeks ago, and it might be imagination, but the spots already seem less noticeable. And actually my stress level is down since I stopped the Lexapro.
Doesn't make sense to any physicians, but I think the stress (diagnosed incidentally as PTSD) or the medication caused the Vitiligo. My two cents. If they subside I will update.
i believe - vitiligo
posted by betty on 22 Jun 2006 at 6:22 am
I have had vitiligo since I was a child. The spots started on my feet and knees with both sides of my body mirrored. I went through a divorce about 1 1/2 years ago. The doctor put me on lexapro for my stress. My spots began to spread and more appeared on my body, wrist, face, chest, inner thighs.
I asked the doctor if stress could cause the spread, but now I believe it may have been the lexapro. What is your opinion?
Damage To Retina Causes Vitiligo
posted by Annie Evans on 27 July 2006 at 4:56 pm
I read that damage to the retina causes vitiligo. About 2 years ago I had lasik surgery. I don't know if it is a conscience but ever since I developed vitiligo on both of my lower part of my legs. Does anyone know if there is any link to this operation. It is possible that the operation damaged the retina in my eye causing vitiligo?? I haven't been under stress or taken any of the drugs mentioned to cause this. Any help on this matter??
Vitiligo And SSRI
posted by cath on 19 Aug 2006 at 6:29 am
I started Prozac when I was 23 and then started white spots on hands. Now, 15 years later, I have advanced vitiligo. I never connected the two.
I am not on SSRIs anymore, but had been off and on for about 7 yrs, never thought it was the SSRI. But now I am considering Lasik, and worried that the surgery might make my eye colour lose pigment.
Vitiligo And Lasik
posted by Wendy on 05 Oct 2006 at 7:42 am
I too am considering having lasik and was wondering the exact same thing you are about losing pigment in my iris. I am going to see a vitiligo specialist in Los Angeles to ask her opinion. I will also ask the doctor who will be doing the lasik. I will post what information I get.
Is There An Effetive Cure For Vitaligo
posted by ahmed on 28 Oct 2006 at 3:26 am
I am 40 years old , I had small spots of vitaligo for 8 years . I had stress and execution for work and play sport. I tried to use exolrine with exposing to sun light , it is useful for some people , and the results very slow , the patient get board and stop , some times the motivation vanish when the results are weak.
my Q: Is there an effective cure for vitaligo?
thanks
Living With It
posted by Adrianna on 22 Mar 2007 at 1:15 am
I had it since I was a child and did not even know what is was. It started spreading about 3 years ago and more people are talking openly about it. i just want to know what kind of producks are there to help it.
PTSD & Vitiligo
posted by Joe on 23 Dec 2007 at 9:47 am
I developed Vitiligo years ago and I believed it was a result of exposure to chemicals in the Military ,However now I believe it could be a result of my PTSD which I also suffer from as a result of the service duty experience.
Anyone else have any knowlege of this ?
Thank you , Joe
PTSD,Vietnam Veteran,zoloft 100 Mg,
posted by Alex Avila on 13 Jan 2008 at 5:45 pm
I have vitiligo, not even the doctors can pinpoint the exact cause, I truly believe, in the stress related,tramua,CHEMICAL exposer, I currently have a claim with the VA, as well as workmans comp. which have been denied, I have documentation from my family doctor, everytime I get stressed, here come the spots. I've seen 3 american medical evaluators (skin) 3 different opinions help is needed
Fluoxetine And Vitiligo
posted by Handaah on 04 Jun 2008 at 3:35 pm
I was diagnosed with severe depression 10 years ago and treated with 20 mil fluoxetine/day through present. White spots began appearing on my hands about 5 years ago, then elbows, and genitals. Not sure if there is a connection between fluoxetine and vitiligo. No history of vitiligo in my family. Have attempted several times to stop taking fluoxetine but severe relapse has always occured. If I have to choose vitiligo over depression, so be it. Wish I knew conclusively though if a connection exists.
HELP!!
posted by Sue on 25 Jun 2008 at 1:21 pm
My vitaligo started when I was about 11, now my daughter (10) is starting to get a few small patches that are getting gradually bigger. Is there any herbal remedy that anyone knows of to help her, it's too late for me as I am covered. I am trying to find out as much information about possible cure's, or help, before we go to the doctors. The vitaligo society phone number is 0800 018 2631 this is a free phone number.
I Also Have Vitiligo And PSTD
posted by JR on 21 July 2008 at 9:58 am
I also have vitiligo and PTSD from the military. I was also exposed to chemicals . The VA claims there is no corolation between the two but I'm convinced there is.
It Is The Wellbutrin
posted by rebecca j stover on 08 Dec 2008 at 10:47 am
I knew it! I have been taking Wellbutrin for years. There are several weird side effects including the white spots. I talked to the company that makes it and of course they deny having any link to it.
Vitiligo Information & Support
posted by Cindy on 16 Mar 2009 at 9:35 am
For those looking for treatment information and/or emotional support, please check out Vitiligo Support International at http://www.vitiligosupport.org. VSI is a nonprofit that has the latest in treatment information and active forums where you can connect with others.
Not Medical - Vitiligo
posted by jeff on 09 Sept 2009 at 7:57 pm
I developed vitiligo in my late teens, no history, brother and sister didn't get it. No medicines, no chemical spills. I think genetic, auto immune. My three kids have it, all preteen. And my brother's son has it, and maybe a cousin. Now have Lymes on top of it. Lord help me.
Also Take Zoloft Along With Heavy Doses Of Stress
posted by robin on 14 Oct 2009 at 9:41 pm
I never would have made the correlation of taking zoloft, and having vitaligo. I started getting spots on my fingers about 4 years ago while I was going through probably what was the most stress of my life. But I am also a long time zoloft user.
I have probably taking a low dose for at least 8-10 years. Maybe there is a correlation. I just wish somebody could come up with a cure. I really miss my old skin being one color.
Medicine Induced Vitiligo
posted by amy nasser on 29 July 2010 at 1:15 pm
For years I've been taking meds for post traumatic stress/bipolar depression hoping the treatment would help me feel better about myself I recently discovered the drugs I took to help me caused a reaction worse than original symptoms I havn't been out in 4 yrs I live alone and will die lonely Thank you pharmacutical companies
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