Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 138831

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I don't feel good!

Posted by babs on February 1, 2003, at 21:25:56

God- I feel awful! I'm switching from risperdal to geodon (I'm on 60 mg of Celexa, 15 mg of adderall and I'm switching from 1.5 mg of risperdal to 80 mg of geodon. I've been doing the cross taper thing for about a week and was just about off the risperdal (I took 1/8 og a 1mg pill today). At first I was really sleepy but now I am incredibly anxious. I think I had a panic attack tonight driving home- suicidal ideations and all. My pdoc thinks it's that the geodon hasn't kicked in yet and maybe I went off the risperdal too fast. I'm just scared- I feel anxious, depressed. Just need some support.

Re: I don't feel good! » babs

Posted by jay on February 1, 2003, at 22:44:16

In reply to I don't feel good!, posted by babs on February 1, 2003, at 21:25:56

> God- I feel awful! I'm switching from risperdal to geodon (I'm on 60 mg of Celexa, 15 mg of adderall and I'm switching from 1.5 mg of risperdal to 80 mg of geodon. I've been doing the cross taper thing for about a week and was just about off the risperdal (I took 1/8 og a 1mg pill today). At first I was really sleepy but now I am incredibly anxious. I think I had a panic attack tonight driving home- suicidal ideations and all. My pdoc thinks it's that the geodon hasn't kicked in yet and maybe I went off the risperdal too fast. I'm just scared- I feel anxious, depressed. Just need some support.

Hi:

I am sorry you feel so horrible. I would highly suggest asking (right away) for a benzodiazepine (like Valium, Xanax, etc) from your doctor. You might also want try getting an antihistamine like benadryl from your pharmacy. ( You don't need a prescription.) Also, you may just want to talk to your doctor asap.

From what I understand, this may subside with time. Get help, any way you can though.

I hope this helps..

Best wishes,
Jay

Re: I don't feel good!

Posted by kara lynne on February 1, 2003, at 23:20:12

In reply to I don't feel good!, posted by babs on February 1, 2003, at 21:25:56

Hi Babs,
This is just totally no fun at all, is it. I'm switching meds too and in between, and I just feel crappy, achy, tired and scared. If it's any help, there were times I felt Geodon really worked well for me, so maybe you have something to look forward to. I start Nardil on Tuesday, and I'm sure I will weigh 300 pounds by the end of the week. Unfortunately I don't have too much to comfort you with, except to say that you are not alone. I'd like to hear how things work out for you.

Re: I don't feel good!

Posted by rainbowlight on February 2, 2003, at 2:09:15

In reply to I don't feel good!, posted by babs on February 1, 2003, at 21:25:56

I've been going through the same thing. It really sucks. Maybe you need to taper a little slower. I wish I had some answers for you, I'm sorry. I just wanted to let you know I care and I hope you are feeling much better real soon.

Re: I don't feel good!

Posted by babs on February 2, 2003, at 8:59:19

In reply to Re: I don't feel good!, posted by rainbowlight on February 2, 2003, at 2:09:15

Thanks everyone- I called my pdoc and he had me take some risperdal along with the geodon last night and it seemed to help. He wants me to give the geodon another week. I REALLY appreciate all your support. It meant a lot :)

Re: I don't feel good!

Posted by rainbowlight on February 2, 2003, at 16:35:16

In reply to Re: I don't feel good!, posted by babs on February 2, 2003, at 8:59:19

I'm glad you got to speak with your pdoc and that you are feeling better. Good luck with the Geodon and let us know how it goes!

Re: I don't feel good!

Posted by babs on February 2, 2003, at 17:04:35

In reply to Re: I don't feel good!, posted by rainbowlight on February 2, 2003, at 16:35:16

Thanks Rainbow Light! I will keep you posted. Today I felt incredibly ADD (I take adderall as part of my cocktail- although I would rather my "cocktail" was a mere gin and tonic!) and a little obsessive so I varied between running around the house fixing everything and being unable to remember what it was I was fixing! I give up!

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