Posted by TylerJ on March 27, 2006, at 14:25:50
In reply to Just can't decide what to do with meds ???, posted by blueberry on March 26, 2006, at 15:39:50
> Doc wanted to try natural stuff. Didn't work out. In the process, longtime ssri use and zyprexa were phased out. I'm in rough shape, one day I'll be fairly ok, the next day will be overwhelming phsyical anxiety but not much depression, the next day pretty intense depression but not much anxiety.
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> Doc is meeting with 5 other top pdocs in the area and is going to present my case. We're waiting until then to decide what to do. In the meantime, I'm 6' tall and have gone from 142 pounds to 134 pounds in 4 weeks and doc says restart zyprexa for weight, use xanax because in the past it was good for me short term for both anxiety and depression, and consider remeron as well. She also mentioned lamictal.
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> I don't want to restart zyprexa. I'm past the worst of it. Was on it for 5 years already. The shakey hands and nightmares I got from it are clearing up. But the weight loss is scary...
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> Xanax is tempting. It has worked awesome before. But for how long? The thought of it letting me down eventually and then going through taper withdrawals really frightens me. It does boost my appetite...
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> Tinnitus is a factor too. Zyprexa lessens it. Xanax lessens it even more.
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> Low cortisol is also a problem. All of these meds lower cortisol even further.
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> Wow. Feel so swamped in indecision and inability to commit. Sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing.
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> Advice and comments deeply appreciated.I would use the xanax Blueberry...it'll help w/anxiety as you know, and also has antidepressent properties as well. You can slowly taper off later, but now..I think you need it. Also, Remeron in my opinion and from personal experience is an excellnt AD. Also works well for anxiety. I think it is much better than any ssri! And remeron works quickly usually 2 wks, will increase your appetite (which you desp. need) and will help you sleep-it's great for insomnia. Outside of the maoi's Remeron is my favorite AD, it helped me tremendously for 5-6 years. Best wishes Blue.
Tyler
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