Posted by worrier on June 16, 2003, at 20:48:48
Hildi..haven't seen you post in awhile, hope things are o.k. Just wanted to update you on my last pdoc appt. re: new meds. Since I had last seen him he had rethought my situation and decided against the remeron or straterra...remeron because of the weight gain ans sedation ( though as I said at this point I'd be willing to gain 100 lbs to feel better. Anyway, we decided to try this. I've switched to the new extended release xanax ( lots more expensive, but much smoother..no rollercoaster effect) and add a tiny dose of zoloft. I told him this absolutely terrified me because of my past reactions to SSRIs, but he thinks by cautiously adding the zoloft it might actually help with the agitation/anxiety. I'll start on just 12.5mg and maybe stay there. I agreed only if I could keep my regular xanax in case of disasterous side effects. I haven't actually worked up the guts to take the zoloft, but I plan to this weekend, if not before. I still plan to see the other pdoc July 8. My regular pdoc had no problem with that idea...just said to be careful that too many cooks don't spoil the pot...so I'll discuss whatever the new guy says with him if he suggests something new. Anyway, just curious about how you are. Drop a line sometime. Worrier.
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