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Posted by SLS on March 15, 2016, at 15:32:57
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 15, 2016, at 14:58:26
Metformin?
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 16, 2016, at 3:58:09
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 15, 2016, at 14:49:50
yes i take Metformin
Posted by SLS on March 16, 2016, at 7:25:27
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 16, 2016, at 3:58:09
> yes i take Metformin
Would you suggest it for Jade?
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 16, 2016, at 7:54:21
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on March 16, 2016, at 7:25:27
> > yes i take Metformin
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> Would you suggest it for Jade?
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> - Scott
>If she has weight gain, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, or a combination thereof, sure. Its worth a shot.
Also, since Jade doesnt take the 10mg Zyprexa for Psychosis (which i thought), she may be able to take Nardil with 10mg Zyprexa. She takes Zyprexa anyway and not because she is psychotic otherwise, so i dont know why she shouldnt try Nardil if she is careful.
With Metformin and Zyprexa i would recommend regular blood tests though. Sugar and kidney function tests.
Its your choice, Jade.
Posted by Zyprexa on March 19, 2016, at 9:46:28
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 16, 2016, at 7:54:21
When do you start the CBD? Have you seen your doc yet about it?
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 6:38:16
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by Zyprexa on March 19, 2016, at 9:46:28
> When do you start the CBD? Have you seen your doc yet about it?
I see a doctor that is specialized for cannabinoid medicines on April the 3rd. My psychiatrist is fine with me trying CBD.
They are two persons.
Posted by J Kelly on March 20, 2016, at 10:45:25
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on March 16, 2016, at 7:25:27
> > yes i take Metformin
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> Would you suggest it for Jade?
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> - Scott
>I'm gonna ask my pdoc about this if I end up staying on Zyprexa. I'm wondering why more people don't use it. How effective is it? Drawbacks?
Jade
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 12:34:11
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » SLS, posted by J Kelly on March 20, 2016, at 10:45:25
> > > yes i take Metformin
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> > Would you suggest it for Jade?
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> > - Scott
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> I'm gonna ask my pdoc about this if I end up staying on Zyprexa. I'm wondering why more people don't use it. How effective is it? Drawbacks?
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> Jade
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>Once every three months i need to hit the bathroom really quickly (Nr. 2).
There can be some diarrhea but doesnt need to be. For me it passed. It depends on the dosage.When you are taking meds you should do regular blood tests (every 3 months). Kidney function should be monitored.
Gernerally speaking Metformin is very well tolerated. It can even extend life.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 12:37:35
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 12:34:11
It is pretty effective but then again not for all people.
You wont know unless you try.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 12:42:57
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 12:37:35
Know that Zyprexa can get you diabetic and along with Clozapine is the AP most likely to do so.
Posted by J Kelly on March 20, 2016, at 20:16:41
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 20, 2016, at 12:42:57
> Know that Zyprexa can get you diabetic and along with Clozapine is the AP most likely to do so.
Yep. I'm gonna look into it and maybe give it a go. I have collected so many med ideas at this point I think I need to stop, wade through and pick the most promising, and run them by my pdoc. Nardil is still high on my list. I'm so f-ing sick of this depression.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 21, 2016, at 8:42:38
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by J Kelly on March 20, 2016, at 20:16:41
I'm so f-ing sick of this depression.
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>I hear you.
Posted by SLS on March 21, 2016, at 9:40:39
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 21, 2016, at 8:42:38
> > I'm so f-ing sick of this depression.
> I hear you.
Me, too.
There are no words.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 22, 2016, at 10:50:03
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by J Kelly on March 20, 2016, at 20:16:41
i am not a fan of this "online scientist" thing. Nobody knows why these medications actually work.
SSRI are not diagnostic tools!
Posted by J Kelly on March 22, 2016, at 16:06:35
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 22, 2016, at 10:50:03
> i am not a fan of this "online scientist" thing. Nobody knows why these medications actually work.
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> SSRI are not diagnostic tools!I'm afraid I'm misunderstanding this post. Can you explain what you mean please? I don't want to respond until I understand.
Thanks,
Jade
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 23, 2016, at 8:40:26
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by J Kelly on March 22, 2016, at 16:06:35
well i think that you might be Serotonin deficient and still SSRIs make you worse.
Its not that easy, black and white.
It just means that the mechanism doesnt work for you.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 23, 2016, at 8:50:42
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 23, 2016, at 8:40:26
one SSRI makes me suicidal(Brintellix), Venlafaxine the opposite. Sertraline was VERY antidepressant at an extremely low dosage.
Why is this the case? They are all doing the same thing right? I dont think that that is the case. Maybe they are doing the same thing, but in a different way. As opening up brains and analysing them is "difficult" we more or less guess why we think the medications are working.
All i am saying is the conclusion "i have too much Serotonin" sounds too easy to me. The brain is not easy to understand.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 23, 2016, at 9:53:21
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 23, 2016, at 8:50:42
it is a possibility that its too much serotonin but its also possible that it is something else.
Posted by J Kelly on March 24, 2016, at 14:03:09
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 23, 2016, at 9:53:21
> it is a possibility that its too much serotonin but its also possible that it is something else.
Good points. I will consider these. Ultimately it will be up to my pdoc.
No worries I will not self medicate :)
Jade
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 24, 2016, at 15:43:27
In reply to Re: Magic Pill » Lamdage22, posted by J Kelly on March 24, 2016, at 14:03:09
> > it is a possibility that its too much serotonin but its also possible that it is something else.
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> Good points. I will consider these. Ultimately it will be up to my pdoc.
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> No worries I will not self medicate :)
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> JadeGood luck.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 25, 2016, at 6:23:16
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 24, 2016, at 15:43:27
When you have a pdoc that says yes to everything you really need to be careful.
Landed me in the hospital once big time.
Posted by Zyprexa on March 26, 2016, at 0:55:27
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Lamdage22 on March 25, 2016, at 6:23:16
My problem was a pdoc who said NO. No I can't get off the abilify, when I told him it was not working. Cost me my job.
I think its good to have a pdoc who works with you.
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 26, 2016, at 4:30:57
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Zyprexa on March 26, 2016, at 0:55:27
sure
Posted by floydfx on April 1, 2016, at 22:12:14
In reply to Magic Pill, posted by J Kelly on March 7, 2016, at 17:13:07
Well I did something stupid, moved to colorado springs, havent got insurance so i dont have a doc yet,ca awesome they take care of you if u dont have a doc,,,,
anyway I have one clonipin left and im so scared ive been on them for a couple. Years,,,any help out there please.....
Posted by floydfx on April 1, 2016, at 22:14:07
In reply to Magic Pill, posted by J Kelly on March 7, 2016, at 17:13:07
Well I did something stupid, moved to colorado springs, havent got insurance so i dont have a doc yet,ca awesome they take care of you if u dont have a doc,,,,
anyway I have one clonipin left and im so scared ive been on them for a couple. Years,,,any help out there please.....
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