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Posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 16:36:29
I am on alot of meds: lithium, effexor, wellbutrin and klonopin. I have terrible tremors from the lithium. Pdoc put me on inderal for the tremors and it worked. Shortly after that I got a cold and was wheezing. I thought it was no big deal and that I could stop the inderal while I was on asthma medication. Well, GP said NO INDERAL at all as it can cause a bronchospasm in asthmatics. Pdoc cannot think of anthing else to use for tremors so she wants to take me off the lithium and put me on geodon. Initially, [before the no inderal input from GP] she was going to increase the lithium because I am cycling too much. I am afraid of the geodon and asked her if I can find something for the tremors could I stay on the lithium.. i am used to it. All suggestions will be very appreciated. terrics
Posted by djmmm on February 19, 2004, at 18:31:57
In reply to If anyone could help, posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 16:36:29
> I am on alot of meds: lithium, effexor, wellbutrin and klonopin. I have terrible tremors from the lithium. Pdoc put me on inderal for the tremors and it worked. Shortly after that I got a cold and was wheezing. I thought it was no big deal and that I could stop the inderal while I was on asthma medication. Well, GP said NO INDERAL at all as it can cause a bronchospasm in asthmatics. Pdoc cannot think of anthing else to use for tremors so she wants to take me off the lithium and put me on geodon. Initially, [before the no inderal input from GP] she was going to increase the lithium because I am cycling too much. I am afraid of the geodon and asked her if I can find something for the tremors could I stay on the lithium.. i am used to it. All suggestions will be very appreciated. terrics
I have asthma and have been taking inderal for years...try asking for singulair for your asthma
Posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 20:07:03
In reply to Re: If anyone could help, posted by djmmm on February 19, 2004, at 18:31:57
Could you tell me about the singular? Is it an inhaler or a pill? What do you use for a rescue inhaler? ps I did look up inderal after GP said not to take it and it does say bronchspasm. However I think the danger is more with the proventil so I am willing to try singular. Thank you. terrics
Posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 20:11:50
In reply to If anyone could help, posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 16:36:29
Are there any other asthmatics who have been told not to take inderal for tremors or any other reason? If yes re tremors what did you do about it? terrics
Posted by crazychickuk on February 20, 2004, at 8:18:11
In reply to Are there any other asthmatics out there?, posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 20:11:50
Hi, i am ashmatic, not bad, just overweight and takes inhaler as needed when i get short of breath and wheezy... i am taking inderal 40mg as an as needed basis when i get tremours/sweaty/racing hrt/racing thoughts etc etc.... i am ok... just keep a close eye on yourself... how bad is your ashma?
Posted by terrics on February 20, 2004, at 20:23:08
In reply to Re: Are there any other asthmatics out there?, posted by crazychickuk on February 20, 2004, at 8:18:11
My asthma is mild. The GP I went to is new to me and very young. This has gotten so out of hand. Now pdoc won't give me the inderal and because the tremors are so bad she wants to take me off the lithium and put me on geodon. I am saying no to that and asking for the inderal again even if I have to sign some kind of release. I really appreciate your reply. terrics
Posted by jdgjdg on February 20, 2004, at 23:36:31
In reply to Re: Are there any other asthmatics out there? » crazychickuk, posted by terrics on February 20, 2004, at 20:23:08
Do you take any preventitives for your asthma? I don't know much about the meds you are on, but I have really bad asthma and take an inhaler 2x a day called Advair. It really helps to keep the airway from reacting to anything whether it be meds or allergens. You might consider seeing an asthma specialist. Usually referred to as an allergy/asthma specialist or an immunologist. Asthma can get very bad and very serious quickly. J
Posted by djmmm on February 21, 2004, at 0:50:14
In reply to Re: If anyone could help » djmmm, posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 20:07:03
> Could you tell me about the singular? Is it an inhaler or a pill? What do you use for a rescue inhaler? ps I did look up inderal after GP said not to take it and it does say bronchspasm. However I think the danger is more with the proventil so I am willing to try singular. Thank you. terrics
Hey terrics...singulair is a pill you take once a day... before I came across singulair, I was using my ventolin inhaler at least once a day...The day I took singulair was THE last day I have ever used a rescue inhaler... also, the first couple of doese of Inderal gave me very little trouble (as far as asthma) It is a wonderful medication...you may want to try a small does, it comes in 10mg pills....
singulair (Montelukast):
http://rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/monteluk.htm
Posted by Zenclearer on February 21, 2004, at 20:34:15
In reply to Re: If anyone could help, posted by djmmm on February 21, 2004, at 0:50:14
Do asthma meds have any side effects? Such as fast heart rate? Or rebound?
I get bad breathing problems when the ADD stims I take wear off, and I am considering treating the asthma with an inhaler. But I am concerned that there might be cross-med side effects.
Thanks for any info on your experience with asthma inhalers. I am very nervous about using them.
> > Could you tell me about the singular? Is it an inhaler or a pill? What do you use for a rescue inhaler? ps I did look up inderal after GP said not to take it and it does say bronchspasm. However I think the danger is more with the proventil so I am willing to try singular. Thank you. terrics
>
> Hey terrics...singulair is a pill you take once a day... before I came across singulair, I was using my ventolin inhaler at least once a day...The day I took singulair was THE last day I have ever used a rescue inhaler... also, the first couple of doese of Inderal gave me very little trouble (as far as asthma) It is a wonderful medication...you may want to try a small does, it comes in 10mg pills....
>
> singulair (Montelukast):
> http://rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/monteluk.htm
Posted by terrics on February 22, 2004, at 14:12:53
In reply to Re: If anyone could help, posted by Zenclearer on February 21, 2004, at 20:34:15
First of all did you tell your MD about the breathing problems after ADD meds wear off? I have never heard of this and I think you should tell MD. Also, rescue inhalers cause a rapid heart rate and often tremors. I would definitly check into why this is happening to you. terrics
Posted by Zenclearer on February 22, 2004, at 14:36:57
In reply to Re: If anyone could help, posted by terrics on February 22, 2004, at 14:12:53
Oh yes, I have mentioned to ADD doc. No insight from that source. So next steps are to see another doc specifically for the breathing problems. They'll likely do a spectometry breating assessment.
Stims, such as dex, are known to relax broncho-muscles, and stimulate breathing. So it is not so odd that I would experience breathing problems upon their leaving my system. I suspect that on some level, the dex is treating the asthma.
> First of all did you tell your MD about the breathing problems after ADD meds wear off? I have never heard of this and I think you should tell MD. Also, rescue inhalers cause a rapid heart rate and often tremors. I would definitly check into why this is happening to you. terrics
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