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Re: Overmedicated? » uncouth

Posted by Tony P on December 1, 2008, at 22:00:59

In reply to Re: Overmedicated?, posted by uncouth on November 30, 2008, at 11:48:56

Your list is different from mine, which is at least as long, but includes some of the same meds, & some I have taken previously. I've been wondering too if I'm overmedicated -- I have episodes of sleeping anywhere from 15-30 hrs. at a stretch.

I just saw a new pdoc to re-evaluate, & I'll share with you her observations that are relevant to what you're taking:

- Seroquel has a moderately long half-life (I get a considerable hangover from 50mg), so the modafinil (which I'm also taking) is probably compensating for the seroquel hangover (I know it is for me). Maybe less Seroquel or switch to something shorter acting, & you could cut back on the modafinil.

- Tianeptine I've found is very mild and free from side-effects, so I wouldn't worry about that one if it's working for you.

- Seroquel can increase seizure risk, and increase heart/stroke risk (which I didn't know), so if you have any risk factors for these (e.g. overweight, family history of high BP / heart attack / stroke, previous seizures), you likely should review that with your dr.

Tony


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