Posted by Larry Hoover on March 21, 2005, at 19:15:49
In reply to Re: I know I'm whining » Ritch, posted by Slinky on March 21, 2005, at 17:23:01
> ..I don't know what to do..I've been surfing the net trying to find something.
> I think Larry's idea is best..but I don't see the doc for 3 weeks...actually I may phone him cause i feel so poo.
> He's mentioned I'm a patient so sensitive to meds..hope he doesn't think I'm imaging it all .
> I'm anxious .
> I think I'll start to take half of 30mg tab in morning..at least maybe the dip won't be so harsh
> I have tried Celexa..I couldn't tolerate the side effects. Not sure if Lexepro is prescribed here yet.
> I've popped 50mg of 5htp to see if that helps.
> ~~~slinkyEven just splitting your regular dose (i.e one half of whatever you used to take, twice a day) will reduce the amount of the fluctuation of the paroxetine concentration in your blood.
The other alternative would be to back off on the carbamazepine until you get to see your doctor again. Clearly, you need to manage this medication change differently than the way he left it.
Best,
Lar
poster:Larry Hoover
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