Posted by floatingbridge on May 29, 2010, at 16:52:53
I'm requesting my pdoc transition me to ultram.
I'd like input on switching from pristiq. (I'm sure my pdoc will have his own method. I want to be informed on my end.)
My assumption is that I would taper pristiq down to maybe 25mg. and initiate
tramadol IR at a low dose (and discontinue pristiq).Ultimately, I would like to be on the xr version.
Currently my cocktail is this:
Pristiq 50mg
Dexadrine 45mg
Xanax CR 0.5 mg
Hydrocodine 15mg
Lithium 300mg
Lunesta 3mg or sonata 5mg as neededWill the Xanax or zmeds pose a problem?
Lithium?
(The hydocodine would be reserved as emergency Med.)I have read and read and have finally
and officially been advised that my pain
could be well treated by tramadol.I have done well (in the past) on effexor.
Is there anything I've overlooked?
Has anyone done an AD transition like this before?
Your input is greatly appreciated.
MDD currently controlled. C-ptsd and comorbid health concerns. Chronic fatigue.
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