Posted by zeugma on September 23, 2005, at 15:52:28
In reply to Re: hello to all...., posted by NotSoSunny on September 23, 2005, at 11:50:22
> Wow, I had no idea I had started this sort of conflict. I want to apologize for posting the original thread, I was obviously having a "low" moment. I am better now. I do have a question though. Between all of the doctors I'm seeing they're all aware of the other medications that each has prescribed for me. You guys make it sound like I'm on a fatal combination whether I want to be or not. Is this true??? Let me list them for you again. PS - I finally broke down and went to see a psychiatrist yesterday. He feels the Effexor is not working for me so he's weaning me off of it and switching me to Lexapro (sp?) So right now I'm on (daily): Elavil, 100 mg; Effexor, 300 mg; Inderal, 80 mg; Folic Acid; Xanax, .25 mg (as needed); klonopin, (I don't really like it but I take it if I need a quick "chill out"); and Imitrex, (also as needed). Thanks to all for such concern, I'm really sorry that I started such wars. ~Sunny
>>No need to apologize.
Lexapro is OK with Elavil as far as i know. Prozac, Paxil and Luvox are much more dangerous, although the package insert for Lex does indicate caution when combining with a TCA. Klonopin is fine with Elavil; in fact, Limbitrol is a 'compilation' (to use the not-quite-perspicuous terminology of FredMD) of amitriptyline and chlordiazopxide, which is a benzodiazepine.
Chemist is much more knowledgeable about these meds than I am. But I do know that neither Effexor nor Lexapro nor Klonopin is contraindicated with Elavil.I am glad you went to see a psychiatrist. From my experience, psychiatric medications are not well understood by many general practitioners, and I have had to consult with my psychiatrist about meds, both OTC and prescription, that are intended to treat other conditions. Right now I am severely congested due to my doctor's contraindicating of decongestants with the meds I'm on, and I'll use the discomfort I am in as an excuse for the infelicities of my prose style, following the contribution of the redoubtable chemist. Plus, it's friday and my head is spinning anyway. But I am very happy to hear that you consulted again with a psychiatrist, and also that you have contributed to these boards.
-z
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