Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 999213

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MEDS

Posted by Erick on October 9, 2011, at 15:22:05

Hi,

Please help me with my question.
THIS IS MY DIAGNOSIS:
PRIMARY:
PTSD

SECONDARY:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Attack Disorder
Severe insomnia
Recurrent Major Depression
Splitting Headaches

CURRENT PRESCRIPTION MEDS:
Klonopin: morning: .25, afternoon: .5, evening .5. TOTAL 1.25
Wellbutrin SR: 12.5 daily (yes, I have to split up the SR, more gives me too much anxiety)
Ambien as needed (¼)

OVER THE COUNTER:
Benadryl 12.5
Dramamine 25 mg
Valerian 450 blend at night, morning 125, afternoon 225
Melatonin 3mg
Tryphtophan as needed (125 mg)

Aleve: every other day for muscle tension
Advil for anxiety, depression, headaches

CAN YOU ADVISE/RECOMMEND reductions additions?

Thanks,

Eric

Re: MEDS

Posted by torrid on October 9, 2011, at 16:28:03

In reply to MEDS, posted by Erick on October 9, 2011, at 15:22:05

instead of your first two over the counter you can try hydoxizine (aterax), not sure of the spelling, it's and anti histamine used for anxiety and sleep, I take very high doses at night with a melitonin. When I feal a tough day coming I take a little in daytime. I don't get sleepy but that is unusual. I find it helpful.

Re: MEDS

Posted by creepy on October 9, 2011, at 22:54:34

In reply to MEDS, posted by Erick on October 9, 2011, at 15:22:05

ITs not a fun med to take but you may want to investigate topamax.

Re: MEDS

Posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 10, 2011, at 0:31:18

In reply to Re: MEDS, posted by creepy on October 9, 2011, at 22:54:34

I'd suggest adding an SSRI, for example Zoloft 50mg each morning OR mirtazapine (Remeron) 30mg at night to help with the depression and anxiety.

Re: MEDS

Posted by creepy on October 10, 2011, at 14:09:10

In reply to Re: MEDS, posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 10, 2011, at 0:31:18

wellbutrin makes my anxiety skyrocket. Its a wonder you can take it at all.
I found that desipramine helped with the fatigue, pain and depression so long as I kept the dose low so it didnt make me anxious.

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