Posted by JohnX2 on March 7, 2002, at 19:33:24
In reply to OH GOSH, I'm so upset, more confused than ever, posted by Janelle on March 7, 2002, at 18:13:15
Hi Janelle,Sorry you are so confused, that seems reasonable.
Is your new pdoc having you taper off these old medicines.
If I may ask what are you taking? What were you taking?Exactly in what order did you take Zyprexa,
Lamictal,Effexor and at what doses, and what
happened, and why were the changes made?Also, yesterday you seemed frustrated with your
old medicines, but today you feel maybe they
weren't so bad, is this just a relative perspective?Also, I wouldn't worry about Lithium toxicity.
Sorry for your dismay.
John
> I'm in the process of switching meds due to a change in pdocs, but after reading the responses to my questions further above, I'm now having serious doubts about the switching ... what to do or not to do is now increasing my anxiety, giving me a headache (literally) ... I just don't know what to do ... any comments greatly appreciated.
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> 1. Do I switch from Zyprexa to Seroquel - well, after a few days on Seroquel, it sure as heck gets me to sleep - I get very drowsy and woozy soon after taking it (50 mg). However, I'm feeling progressively worse each DAY that I'm on it - it seems to have a hangover effect that is troublesome.
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> Zyprexa not nearly as sedating as Seroquel. The Zyprexa 2.5mg did NOTHING for me, 5.0 was tolerable, but 7.5 was too much.
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> 2. Do I switch to Serzone from EffexorXR - well, since the Seroquel is proving so sedating do I really want to add another sedating med - I hear that Serzone is quite sedating and I'm not convinced of its efficacy for depression. EffexorXR 150mg is helping me.
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> 3. Do I start taking Lithium (Lithobid) as a mood stablizer (had previous success with Lamictal) - what I read in the responses to my first post about that have me VERY concerned about the safety (toxicity) of Lithium and how much help it would even be for depression which is more of a problem for me than hypomania.
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> I find myself in quite a quandry ... I'm so sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and now these med issues are really getting to me. Thanks to whoever can offer some support or suggestions.
poster:JohnX2
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