Posted by SheilaC on July 9, 2007, at 6:58:14
I feel like I have tried so many meds with so many side effects. One of the mistakes the doctors keep making is that they start me off on the "theraputic" dose, which usually is tooooo much!
Antipsychotics (Risperdal, Abiify) make me swell up. Topamax, Lamictil, Zonegran, etc. gave me side effects.
I need something that will help with anxiety and OCD. I find that my anxiety level spikes and I get a little obsessive.
Effexor is out (side effects - bladder problems with a lot of the seratonin drugs).
What's left? Klonopin (which works but makes me depressed) Xanax?
I also have a weight gain concern, so I don't really know what else to try.
I have to be careful with my painful bladder - some of the drugs cause exessive urination which can be painful for me.
I'll sign off now and start my day off with a xanax!
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thread:768537
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