Posted by morganpmiller on June 19, 2009, at 2:01:49
In reply to Re: Question about med combinations » tonyz, posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2009, at 0:01:37
I agree with trying to dump the seroquel and valium in the long run.
Zyprexa at night, maybe 10 mgs, would most likely be a better option for you right now. Eventually I would try to get off all antispychotics if possible.
I know I having been pushing Lithium a whole lot around here. I just feel it could not hurt to add a low dose and see what happens.
If you do try an SSRI, I would definitely go with prozac, zoloft, or paxil(although I'm not sure how well paxil will work for depression) over the more selective SSRIs, celexa and lexapro. I wouldn't worry about "poop out". Even if you have another bout of depression on a medication that has worked for you, the depression will most likely be nothing compared to what you are experiencing now. At that "poop out" moment, you may just need to stick it out or raise the dose. I just don't believe in this whole "poop out" phenomenon, at least not to the degree that others do.
Definitely fire your psychiatrist. This guy doesn't seem to have a clue as to what you need.
Do your research and find the best psychiatrist you can. And, take notes on some of the advice given above, tell your new p doc, and see what they think. Sounds like a lot of people around here know what they are talking about and have good things to say. Good Luck!
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