Posted by Gracie2 on February 27, 2003, at 19:01:16
In reply to Re: PLEASE Read. Does ANYBODY relate to this? » McPac, posted by Ritch on February 26, 2003, at 10:31:34
You really need to talk this over with your psychiatrist. My own experience is that I had this type of reaction when I started Depakote, and I hated it so much that I just quit taking the Depakote without consulting my psychiatrist.
Terrible withdrawal symptoms, insomnia and panic attacks. I was just too sick to not be on medication, so I started taking Seroquel and the brain fog returned. However, after a length of time, the fog started to lift as my brain adjusted to the medication. It seems to take forever and it is frightening. I had to leave myself post-it notes all over the place or I would forget the most simple things, and I was just terrified that I was losing my mind. However, I managed to stick it out because the Seroquel allowed me to sleep, and today I rarely have this type of confusion. It comes back sometimes when I take cold medication or allow myself to get dehydrated (I take a diuretic for hypertension). The best thing that you can do for yourself right now is to stay hydrated, to drink as much water as you can. Your confusion is at least partially a toxic reaction to the medication and water helps your body detox. So drink up!
-Gracie
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