Posted by Sheilac on October 1, 2014, at 11:58:29
In reply to Lou's reply- whtzonpsecun » Sheilac, posted by Lou Pilder on October 1, 2014, at 8:30:44
No. One doc gave me Elavil to take for neuropathy and she said she didn't know what Geodon was! Now adays with all the electronic health records, you'd think it would have raised a red flag.
It was only after a week of getting more and more manicy that I called my pdoc and she was not comfortable with the possible heart issues when combining Elavil with Geodon. She was very frustrated with my other doctor.
My pdoc told me to wean down/off Geodon and take Depakote to calm down the hyperness the antidepressant (Elavil) was causing.
She also mentioned that depakote could increase the blood levels & side effects of Elavil. She mentioned that some people take depakote for neuropathy. It's not usually the first choice, but she said it might also help with that.
So I'm taking only 20mg of Elavil now in the morning because it revs me up (was taking 30). And I'm taking 250mg depakote at night, but this morning I felt jittery still, so I took 125mg of Depakote. I'm not taking in any caffeine or stimulant of any type.
My pdoc is fine with this. She wants me to stay stable until I see her in 2 weeks.
I'm a low dose girl, so 250mg of depakote really does help.
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