Re: Can't Sleep Normally -- New Meds?

Posted by AllieD on December 9, 2002, at 19:36:11

In reply to Can't Sleep Normally -- New Meds?, posted by Simcha on December 8, 2002, at 5:38:58

> Albuterol, two inhalations every
> six hours as needed
Yeah, there's a lot of medications there, but this jumped out at me -- albuterol (similarly to other asthma medications) can be extremely stimulating. I know I'm especially sensitive -- anytime I've gotten an albuterol "treatment" in the hospital, where they basically pump a whole lot of the medicine into you, I get *extremely* nervous and shaky. (Nurses and doctors helpfully comment "I've never seen someone react so strongly!") I take lorazepam to counter the effect, but I know that's not a good habit. Luckily my asthma is no longer that bad, but since my anxiety is through the roof, I try to avoid using asthma medicines as much as possible (do this at your own risk!).
Best,
Allie
PS: I wish I took only 6 medicines a day.. and I'm only 22. :)

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Can't Sleep Normally -- New Meds? Simcha 12/8/02
Re: Can't Sleep Normally -- New Meds? » Simcha Dinah 12/8/02
Re: Can't Sleep Normally -- New Meds? » Simcha medlib 12/8/02
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