Posted by HappyGirl on December 21, 2003, at 13:14:10
In reply to Re: Help! I'm scared., posted by Camille Dumont on December 20, 2003, at 22:33:33
Hi Camille:
The following quote:
>>> to help me sleep and B) to take away the visions. From what I know my depression had some sort of psychotic episodes to it and I still have (and have had for years) depers + visual hallucinations / ilusions although I do realize that they're not true as they don't make sense <<<
In that case, you CERTAINLY need some sort of anti-psycho. med. to combat the symptoms. In my knowledge, newer atypical meds. such as Abilify and Geoden are both reputable for this symptoms. However, you're a Canadian, then I have no idea to say whether those newer meds. are available in your region. Unlike my previous concern on Zyprexa, .... probably a very lower dosage, like 1.25 mg. Zyprexa, you could try in this instance. If even this, a smallest dosage, your system/brain reacts negatively, you could STOP taking Zyprexa IMMEDIATELY. Otherwise, you might get similar side-effect to the previous one. Then, be cautious!!! However, if you would feel some relief/benefit from the smallest dosage, then go it up very slowly, ... over 2-3 weeks periods until you truly feel relief/'well.'>>>> didn't sleep more than 3h and been popping tylenols like candy to kill the massive headache ... still don't feel sleepy <<<<
Not only Tylenols but also other pain-killer, you need to be cautious, because those over-the-counter med., rather than helping, it might aggrevate your symptoms. Better to ask a pharmacist before taking those med., including some of 'cold meds.' except Benerdyle that helps some of people for sleep.>>> ... only time will tell. <<<
I too agree with you, ... most of time, in regard to find the right med. combo. you need just time,... not other methods more than time.
Also, in my other knowledge from personal experience with 4 meds., you may need three different med., one is AD/Effexor, two is for 'Sleeplessness/Hyper,' like Klonopin(sp?) and small-dosage atypical-med. Certainly, just two med. seems to NOT able to alleviate the symptoms you have.
Anyhow, It's good to know that you go to see the pdoc. tomorrow, Monday.
H.G.
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