Posted by tensor on February 15, 2011, at 12:19:01
In reply to Re: Tooooo relaxed/Prozac, posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 12:03:47
> I've been taking 60mg of Geodon (which I am now having problems with severe twiches and heart palps)and klonopin for about the last 8 months or so.
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> During this whole time I have had this nagging depression that Geodon has not gotten rid of. So, finally, my doc suggested we try a low dose 2.5mg of Prozac since I am so med sensitive. It's working. But I just feel too mellow. Of course, I am not taking my Adderall anymore - which could be the problem with being too laid back, lack of motivation, etc.
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> For some reason, I just needed a boost in my serotonin and it helps.
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> But, I'm now worried about the long term side effects of Geodon. I think I want to taper off and possibly replace it with something else.
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> I didn't have the twitches and heart palps when I took Seroquel. But, again, not sure I want to take an antipsychotic long term. I just need a mild mood stabilizer if I go back to Adderall.
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> Not sure what the doc will say.
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> I wish I could just pop some Adderall and get my motivation back.
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>I really want to help you, partly because I have been helped by this forum for over a decade. But you need to tell me why you are taking these meds. Never heard of a dosage of 2.5mg of Prozac, are you sure you got the numbers right?
Regards,
Mattias
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