Posted by Laree on December 14, 2004, at 21:49:35
In reply to Can someone evaluate my meds?, posted by jerrympls on December 13, 2004, at 17:53:06
I tried Seroquel for a short time about 2 years back (for insomnia as well) and it made me feel VERY "hung-over" the next morning/day, foggy, and even somewhat apathetic/moody as well. I tend to think that atypical AP's are extremely potent & should be reserved soley for those with psychosis or related disorders. Of course, there are always exceptions, but I think you get my drift...
Also, I have heard that Klonopin (namely taken over a significant period of time) can cause/exacerbate depression. I am currently taking it but it has caused no problems in that area (at least yet, knock on wood!) as far as i can tell. I have been on Valium a couple of times, which is in the same class of drugs as Klonopin, and it has made me feel really depressed while on it in the past. Everyone's different!!
Best,
L.
> I'm currently on:
>
> Cymbalta - 60mg
> Klonopin - 1mg a.m. 2mg at bedtime 1mg prn
> Dexedrine - 15mg 3x daily
> Seroquel - 150mg bedtime (for insomnia)
> Mirapex - .5mg for restless legs
>
> I haven treatment-resistant depression. I'm extremely apathetic and emotionally numb. I get no enjoyment from anything - all desires are dead. I feel blank. The dexedrine is mainly so I can focus and work. Other than that - I have no friends nor the energy for them. I'm a musician and haven't played for many years. I used to get warmth from listening to music - but not in many years. One thing that DOES help all this is opiates -mainly hydrocodone. My pdoc did some opiate trials with me about a year ago - but decided against continuing because she got scared about using them. Now in my record it says "Opiate trial was a failure," even though they helped me emensouly.
>
> As for asking me about what else have I tried - I've tried it all - every SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, tricyclic (imipramime, desipramine), ECT and the VNS implant. I'm in therapy as well.
>
> I'm running out of hope.
>
> Thanks in advance for anyone taking a stab at this.
>
> Jerry
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