Posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 2, 2004, at 2:58:50
Hello, again.
Finally making some headway in this whole thing. I'm on 150 mg Effexor, 300 mg Tegretol, 2 mg Perphenazine. I've been on this combo for 3 months or so. I just started Perphenazine 3 weeks ago.
Just in the last few days, My depression has been lifted a little, and my anxiety is waaaay better. Just prior to this, I really think I had a week of what could be described as dysphoric hypomania. I was just pissed at everything, irate, etc. I'm discussing the idea of BPII with my pdoc next time I see him. (thanks for the previous info-you know who you are.)
Now for the Grrr part. The side effects, in short, have been debilitating. On the psychiatric side, things seem to be improving. (I hope) On the general health and side effect side, things just plain suck. I KNOW I should see at least a general doctor. I'm working so little I can't afford it. The Medicare rules in Utah are whacked. The only way I can get it is to go on SSI. I really don't want to do that, but there is no other option. I'm waiting for hardship program info from some drug companies, but my meds change so often I don't know if it's worth it.
I'm hoping it's a dose-relateed issue with the meds. At any rate, my meds are up in 4 days and I can't afford the next round. Grrrrr..
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