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Posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 14:09:12
Hello...
I'd like advice if..Luvox/Zoloft/Lexapro can be combined with Tegrotol.
I keep getting sites that require registration or buying stuff.
Paxil s half life interacted with Tegrotol.
And I was bed ridden with depression - I'm convinced it was the Paxil. because eventually I had exactly same depression with effexorI've been taking 50mg of Zoloft for about 5 days since I stopped Paxil- I've taken it before at 100mg..
The withdrawal is miles bearable than when I was on Paxil..but at the shop I couldn't count my money out at I must of looked drunk. I'm feeling very dumb. If I stay perfectlt still without blinking I'm ok :-)
Slinky...Yeh crazy to quit cold turkey.
Posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 14:11:17
In reply to S.O.S ~Mitch/anyone., posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 14:09:12
I'm happy ( well not literally) continuing Tegretol..stops me barking annd snarling.
Posted by Ritch on May 7, 2005, at 14:51:15
In reply to S.O.S ~Mitch/anyone., posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 14:09:12
> Hello...
>
> I'd like advice if..Luvox/Zoloft/Lexapro can be combined with Tegrotol.
> I keep getting sites that require registration or buying stuff.
> Paxil s half life interacted with Tegrotol.
> And I was bed ridden with depression - I'm convinced it was the Paxil. because eventually I had exactly same depression with effexor
>
> I've been taking 50mg of Zoloft for about 5 days since I stopped Paxil- I've taken it before at 100mg..
> The withdrawal is miles bearable than when I was on Paxil..but at the shop I couldn't count my money out at I must of looked drunk. I'm feeling very dumb. If I stay perfectlt still without blinking I'm ok :-)
>
> Slinky...Yeh crazy to quit cold turkey.>I'm happy ( well not literally) continuing Tegretol..stops me barking annd snarling.
Hehe, Teg. does have a way of chilling one out doesn't it? Geez, I'm not sure the Teg or the Zoloft is the one causing the duhs for you. I had some serious word-finding problems taking any of them except Prozac. Effexor has the least liver interactions of the SRI AD's (from what I understand), but I'm sure you don't want to revisit that one again! The next one least likely to interact from what I recall probably would be Celexa or Lexapro (Celexapro! Cipralexa!). Prozac/Luvox/Paxil should have the strongest interaction with Tegretol. Generic citalopram probably would be the easiest route, however... you seem to sound a bit more cheerful on the Zoloft.. maybe just a dosage tinker is all you need? You're on 200mg Tegretol and 50mg Zoloft + Neurontin, right? -- Mitch
Posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 15:11:32
In reply to Re: S.O.S ~Mitch/anyone. » Slinky, posted by Ritch on May 7, 2005, at 14:51:15
>
> Hehe, Teg. does have a way of chilling one out doesn't it? Geez, I'm not sure the Teg or the Zoloft is the one causing the duhs for you. I had some serious word-finding problems taking any of them except Prozac. Effexor has the least liver interactions of the SRI AD's (from what I understand), but I'm sure you don't want to revisit that one again! The next one least likely to interact from what I recall probably would be Celexa or Lexapro (Celexapro! Cipralexa!). Prozac/Luvox/Paxil should have the strongest interaction with Tegretol. Generic citalopram probably would be the easiest route, however... you seem to sound a bit more cheerful on the Zoloft.. maybe just a dosage tinker is all you need? You're on 200mg Tegretol and 50mg Zoloft + Neurontin, right? -- MitchHi Mitch..
Yes I'm 200 mg ( twice a day) 50mg zoloft 1800 mg neurontin.
I think the low IQ'S is the Paxil discontinuation-the anxiety that paxil helped with has gone I can get so nervous that I lose the plot...I was a very nervous/anxious person.
I tried celexa..it made my thoughts race as if I developed OCD also made my muscles twitch. The good thing about Celexa is I sang a lot outside : )
Anyway Lexapro would be an alternative..but I have some fondness towards zoloft although it made me manic--but that was without mood stabilisers.
at least I can stay wake for more than 4 hours now.
Maybe I could go to 25mg if I get the giggles for no reason and attack my credit card.
The Paxil discontinuated is getting worse but I knew what to expect...I'm even dreaming of the paxil - my veins were popping out and I was turning blue so had to take it again.. it's haunting me
I'm rambling..Thanks very much for your advice.Slinky
Posted by Ritch on May 7, 2005, at 15:21:40
In reply to Re: S.O.S ~Mitch/anyone. » Ritch, posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 15:11:32
> Hi Mitch..
> Yes I'm 200 mg ( twice a day) 50mg zoloft 1800 mg neurontin.
> I think the low IQ'S is the Paxil discontinuation-the anxiety that paxil helped with has gone I can get so nervous that I lose the plot...I was a very nervous/anxious person.
> I tried celexa..it made my thoughts race as if I developed OCD also made my muscles twitch. The good thing about Celexa is I sang a lot outside : )
> Anyway Lexapro would be an alternative..but I have some fondness towards zoloft although it made me manic--but that was without mood stabilisers.
> at least I can stay wake for more than 4 hours now.
> Maybe I could go to 25mg if I get the giggles for no reason and attack my credit card.
> The Paxil discontinuated is getting worse but I knew what to expect...I'm even dreaming of the paxil - my veins were popping out and I was turning blue so had to take it again.. it's haunting me
> I'm rambling..Thanks very much for your advice.
>
> SlinkySlinky, there's one thing I forgot to mention about Zoloft.. I always got the groggy, sleepy, SSRI effects from it for the first several hours just after a dose.. but then ZANG! I got real speedy, restless and yes a little manic on it. But the word-finding, dumbness issues were only a problem those first few hours after a dose.. You might consider taking it only at bedtime. When I did that I was bright and springy the next day (a little too wired in fact). That might help with the duhs you're getting at work (that is if you take your Zoloft in the AM before you go). Hope this helps.. -- Mitch
Posted by Slinky on May 7, 2005, at 15:36:35
In reply to Re: S.O.S ~Mitch/anyone. » Slinky, posted by Ritch on May 7, 2005, at 15:21:40
I've been taking it around 7pm..actually now I'm calming down a bit .I have a bad sleep routine..mostly nocturnal
I think I'll give your advice a go and see if it can get my sleep pattern 'normal'
Fortunately or unfortunately I don't work..I'm on disability...I was a customer in the shop with a big queue behind me.
Well , time for mindless tv.
Take care.Slinky.
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