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Posted by B2chica on July 23, 2008, at 15:05:02
i'm getting off all my meds and detoxing.
i've got SE from them all and none are working.
i've never been more suicidal and more miserable.i want to start with Topomax.
i'm on 100mg can i cut the pill in half or do i have to get a Rx for 50mg?b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2008, at 17:09:38
In reply to Getting off Topomax, posted by B2chica on July 23, 2008, at 15:05:02
B2chica does your doc know about this plan? Seriously don't just stop call your pdoc if you haven't and if he has any good suggestions. Love Phillipa
Posted by Marty on July 23, 2008, at 22:18:08
In reply to Re: Getting off Topomax » B2chica, posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2008, at 17:09:38
Half right from the start sounds too much IMO.
/\/\arty
Posted by Justherself54 on July 23, 2008, at 22:50:10
In reply to Getting off Topomax, posted by B2chica on July 23, 2008, at 15:05:02
I felt just horrible on Tomomax...you may find yourself feeling better after titrating off it and you may be able to stay on your other meds Sorry, I wish I remember how I stopped it, but it was quite awhile ago. I'm so sorry you are feeling this way.
Posted by B2chica on July 24, 2008, at 11:52:37
In reply to Re: Getting off Topomax, posted by Justherself54 on July 23, 2008, at 22:50:10
my doc wasn't aware of my wanting off all, but i had left three messages for him and he never called back so not my fault. i was/am in SUCH pain, i was going to try on my own.
he finally called back last night. he wan'ts to try "something different" first. so he got me an appt friday and we'll talk.HOWEVER, after a week ago he doubled my geodon and that was HORRRRRRRRIBLE and i couldn't get ahold of him so i lowered it back myself, then he called last night and said go off completely. so last night i didn't take any.
today i'm having intermitant hotflashes and extreme cold chills BUT not a single Suicidal Visual. and only a couple thoughts but not much.
so that's helped already.
the wellbutrin is doing nothing, so that's next.
and he now wants to Double the Topomax instead of take me off it. so we might go round and round...he and therapist both wanted me in the hospital. and if i had the money i'd a been there. but i'm broke. so i HAVE to try to tough this out.
thanks for the help.
b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on July 24, 2008, at 20:01:53
In reply to Re: Getting off Topomax, posted by B2chica on July 24, 2008, at 11:52:37
B2Chica you just stopped geodon and feel better? Glad you're seeing him good luck and post result of visit. Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on July 25, 2008, at 8:07:54
In reply to Re: Getting off Topomax » B2chica, posted by Phillipa on July 24, 2008, at 20:01:53
man do i feel better. Maybe i'm just in such a relief for this reprieve for being suicidal for what seemed like forever. and so intensely.
just being off the Geodon, still not physically well but i'm posting below.
but i'm beginning to feel level. still a little low but NOTHING compared to my normal depression.b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on July 25, 2008, at 20:06:52
In reply to Re: Getting off GEODON » Phillipa, posted by B2chica on July 25, 2008, at 8:07:54
That's great!!!! Love Phillipa
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