Posted by Chloe on July 22, 2001, at 18:40:50
In reply to Re: Help! GEODON, hypomania? » Chloe, posted by medlib on July 22, 2001, at 16:56:12
Medlib,
What a great post. I am sorry you had that reaction. I had EPS once about 15 years ago, when I was given haldol for my anxiety! Wow, was that awful.
What you say rings true about Celexa and Geodon acting on different seratonin receptors. Celexa is the only SSRI that doesn't give me drenching sweats and heat intolerance. However, I only take 1.5 mgs of Celexa (who said it's a weak SSRI? Seems more powerful to me). Well, I am noticing the sweating and heat intolerance returning since I started Geodon. Damn!
I did decide to go back on the Celexa. My mood has crashed terribly. Partly, I think was from the initial agitation wearing off from Geodon (why wasn't I warned?), the second because my pdoc said just stop the Celexa. I started back up at 1 mg today.In regards to taking Geodon with supper, I tried that last night. About 2 hours later I feel asleep on the couch and didn't want to wake up to go to bed. When I did go to bed, I could NOT get back to sleep and tossed the whole night. Don't want that again! I do take Neurontin(TID) at supper, so I am hoping with Geodon BID I will be in better shape.
I would love more detail about the receptors, etc that Geodon hits. The more info about this drug the better I think. Any reason why this drug really tinkers with my memory and train of thought? Lately I have been as stupid as a post and can't remember what I just said. It's getting better, but it has been the weekend, so the real test begins tomorrow when it's back to the real world.
This has been a very tough med trial. I wish the med were more difinitive in it's results. On the one had I feel happier, more energetic, better sense of humor, on the other, I feel scared, and unsure of what is happening in and around me. I guess only time will tell.
Thanks for the great info....
Chloe
BTW, where is CamW? Haven't seen his name in a while.
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