Posted by morganpmiller on June 20, 2009, at 1:39:44
In reply to Re: Question about med combinations, posted by tonyz on June 19, 2009, at 18:58:39
> Thanks everyone.
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> You raise some interesting points. I read that Zoloft and Nortriptyline work well together and maybe the Nortriptyline is too stimulating. I think I got about 5 hours last night but that was upping the valium and seroquel.
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> Understand the comments about Zyprexa, I just would prefer to avoid all of the neuroleptics.
> I don't know how to explain it, I am not myself just feel very fuzzy.
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> There were some comments made w/ regard to the benzos and some folks being on them for a very long time. I believe you can develop a dependence on these drug which requires increasing amounts to get the same effect. I also believe they cause memory and cognition problems, but maybe for some people that doesn't happen.
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> I checked the Ashton guideline on the benzos which is a way of tapering with Valium. She includes a detailed schedule for each drug. I could add some temazepam in the mix with the valium. I only have 30mg so I would have to open one of the capsules and kind of split with 1/2 valium and 1/2 of the temazepam. I think I will just try a little less valium and the Tryptophan and hope for the best.
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> Thanks for all the support. You are all very kind and helpful.
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I think the reasoning behind switching to Zyprexa is that you are already on Seroquel to begin with. Unless you plan on dumping the Seroquel soon, you may want to consider trying something like Zyprexa that might make you feel better. I just don't think it would hurt to replace seroquel with zyprexa. If you are going to get off seroquel and not include any antipsychotic in your treatment, then forget about the Zyprexa suggestion.Am I making any sense?
Hope you feel better soon! I'm experiencing my own little piece of hell right now so I can definitely relate.
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