Posted by karen_kay on April 7, 2004, at 13:40:44
In reply to Cigarettes, anxiety, and medication, posted by Scott in Vermont on April 7, 2004, at 12:30:03
smoking doesn't affect my anxiety, but the other way around. if i'm anxious, i smoke a whole lot more. and i already smoke like charles bronson. (no joke, unless he doesn't smoke)
i take topamax, and to my knowledge, smoking doesn't affect the meds. i'm often wrong, so don't quote me on that.
my experience with smoking: i tried to quit once. i cried for six hours straight, decided that if it comes between money for food or smokes, i'll starve and bought a pack of smokes. i've never run out since. luckily, (please don't jinx me) i don't cough often or get strep throat or become ill often. i'll quit when i'm 30 or become pregnant.
it hasn't had an effect on any meds i've taken and i've told my doctors i'm a smoker. of course, i get the lecture and i nod my head with a glare. i lie about how much i smoke to them, as i wouldn't want them to give the extra long lecture. just be sure you let them know that you smoke next time you see them. them being your pdoc. i was on lexapro at one time and just got the lecture about smoking being bad for you. i don't recall any other extra info. of course, don't quote me on that one either. just be certain to inform your pdoc.
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