Posted by Karen44 on June 28, 2006, at 23:16:48
In reply to Re: Extremely Sensative to Meds and looking for Input, posted by bassman on June 28, 2006, at 14:40:26
I have been extremely sensitive to almost every single antidepressant I have been prescribed and have had either adverse reactions or allergic reactions such as rash. The only antidepressant that worked with me in the past was the MAOI Parnate, and so this is what I have gone to again. However, not as effective as it once was. I was prescribed Remeron for the anxiety and difficulty falling asleep, and at 1/2 the lowest dose, it knocked me out through the next day even though I took it before going to bed. Same with Seroquel and Ambilify. I could not function the next day, even with very small doses. I am not psychotic, and so this is a factor I suppose. Most recently I was tried on Risperidone, and I had a very bad reaction identified as a Serotonin Syndrom Reaction. Right now I am going off the Parnate and am a little depressed as I go off of it slowly. My psychiatrist has said he would like me to consider Lamictal, one thing I have not tried, and I am very reluctant given my horrible reaction to all of the new antidepressants. This becomes an almost trial and error approach I guess to find one that works, and so I would say hang in there from one who has been there and is still there. I did get some help from the Parnate, but it does not help anxiety.
Karen
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