Posted by KaraS on November 3, 2004, at 19:30:51
In reply to Re: Saw pdoc - didn't go as I had hoped - scared » KaraS, posted by jujube on November 3, 2004, at 16:09:39
> Kara,
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> Thanks. My fear is subsiding somewhat, so I will likely get the script filled in the next couple of days. I will see how I react to the 25mg the first night, and if the side effects are too much, I will start with half the dose. So, thanks for that tip about starting slow. My pdoc actually thinks it's funny that I seem so afraid of meds (not in a malicious way of course). He's quite reassuring though. When I express concern, he pulls out the PDR and goes through all the possible side effects with me, etc. So, he is quite patient in that regard.
>Sounds like you have a good plan for starting the Anafranil. My doctor doesn't have as much patience as yours does. I generally like him but that would be my only complaint. He doesn't get why I'm so scared. I wish I could have him try these medications - then maybe he'd understand.
As for the Cymbalta, I stopped it because of the side effects. I just couldn't function on it and I needed to function or I'd have lost my temporary job. It's not that the side effects were that awful - it's more that I was groggy and brain fogged and I couldn't even drink coffee to keep awake (it made my heart race even with a tiny bit of caffeine). I was afraid to drive as I was so grogged out. I may try it again in the future but for now it's not feasible to continue with it.
K
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