Posted by Angel Girl on June 10, 2004, at 4:15:43
In reply to Please Read Re: Depressed and EXHAUSTED - HELP!!! » Angel Girl, posted by watergirl on June 7, 2004, at 18:32:25
Hi Cindy
I copied below what I found on another site in regards to hydroxyzine. I hope it is ok to post it here. In my case I'm using it as an antihistamine to combat the itchiness that I get from the Effexor XR that I'm taking.
I'm also going to my pdoc on Friday and I'll see what she has to say.
I'd like to trade the depression for hypomania sometimes too. I'm so tired of feeling depressed all the time. I never minded my hypomania episodes, except I spent WAY too much money (grosss understatement). Maybe I should bring up the suggestion of a amphetamine with my pdoc. All I know is I have to do something.
What is hydroxyzine?
• Hydroxyzine depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation and relief from anxiety. Therefore, hydroxyzine is used to treat anxiety disorders and tension in stressful situations--before surgery, for example.
• Hydroxyzine may also increase the effects of other medicines, such as pain relievers and sedatives, so it is useful after surgery also.
• Hydroxyzine is also an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. This makes hydroxyzine useful for treating allergic conditions, especially those that involve the skin, such as hives, itching, and rashes.
• Hydroxyzine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.Anyway, let me know how you make out on Friday and I'll see what my pdoc suggests too. Unfortunately I think I'm now starting to have problems with my Lamictal and may have to abruptly come off it so she might not want to make any other changes. Gotta love all these med changes. NOT!!!
Good luck,
AG
> Dear AG,
> Just my experience.........
> Concerta makes me very sleepy.(suggested by the previous poster). I think we might have to try amphetamine. I see my pdoc on fri. Ill Let you know if I find something to help me.
> Someone on the board suggested Klonopin made her too sleepy. I Take Klonopin. I dont think its a problem for zapping my energy.
> While I was on Effexor I fell asleep everywhere(even on the bathroom floor at work). And I had anxiety like I never experienced before or since. It was awfull. Sleepy and Anxious all at the same time, but magnified. Yuck!
>
> Wellbutrin was great for energy and motivation. I thought it was a my miricle drug. I was up to 450 mgs xl. Never felt better. Untill I landed in ICU for four days because of seizures. Strangley I was on Trileptal too, and it didnt protect me. I would take the risk of taking it again if my doctor would let me. Wellbutrin isnt supposed to cause mania in BiPolars(at least not as the SSRi's do)
>
> Is the Hydroxyzine an antihistamine? They are nortoroius for causing drowsiness.
>
> I Too have been diagnosed BP2 (along wit add and origanily,Major Depression). Sort of wish I had hypomania and not the chronic depression.
> I'm currently on the following meds:
> Lexapro 20mgs
> Klonopin .5 at night
> Gabatril 12mgs
> Concerta 18mgs
> Xanex .5mg/2x daily (as required for anxiety - rarely required)
>
> I need help too.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Cindy
>
>
> > Hi! I've been diagnosed with BPII. I don't have any more hypomania episodes. I'm chronically depressed.
> >
> > I'm currently on the following meds:
> >
> > Effexor XR - 75mg/AM, 112.5mg/PM (considering an increase due to worsing depression)
> > Depakote - 500mg/PM (currently weaning off)
> > Lamictal - 75mg/AM - 75mg/PM (currently increasing to replace the Depakote)
> > Klonopin - .5mg/3x daily (for restless leg syndrome)
> > Hydroxyzine - 25mg/3x daily (to eleviate itchiness from the Effexor XR)
> > Xanax - .5mg/2x daily (as required for anxiety - rarely required)
> >
> > My problem is that I am TOTALLY EXHAUSTED!!! I could sleep all day. I never feel alert. I'm exhausted ALL the time, NO energy, NO stamina.
> >
> > What would you suggest? PLEASE, I need advice DESPERATELY. Is there a med I can take that will give me more energy and stamina but yet not inhibit my ability to sleep at night? :(
> >
> > AG (who needs to stay awake and be alert)
>
>
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