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Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
Heres the list...Topamax, Gabitril, Abilify, Prozac, Xanax.I also have to take Prevacid now because my stomach is a mess!!!! I just don't know I am anxious, agitated, angry, panicky. I threw a chair put holes in the walls, don't want anything to do with anyone! Any suggestions, i see pdoc tomorrow, but I'm afraid he's going to put me in the hospital. This is not my character...well maybe unmedicated but when I'm on meds I'm not usually like this. Abilify and Gabitril are new to the mix.
Please someone help me! I'm loosing what little mind I have left!
KL
Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:01:38
In reply to On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
Posted by Janelle on May 18, 2003, at 22:00:42
In reply to On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
Hang in there ... I understand because I'm on many meds too (none of what you're on) and I can't stand it. I feel like someone on here once referred to as a "walking drug store". I tried to get off one (with help of pdoc) and after a few days without it needed it back. I'm going to try to wean off another one in a few weeks when I see my pdoc again.
I would suggest that when you see your pdoc you go over EACH med you're on and WHY you are supposed to be on it. Also tell your pdoc exactly how you are feeling and could there be any kind of interaction among the different meds - one or more making another go to higher levels or something that would then cause bothersome symptoms. When they mix these meds, it can sometimes lead to a mess. They've got to know what they're doing with these cocktails.
Don't give up - Good luck 2 U.
Posted by McPac on May 18, 2003, at 22:24:58
In reply to On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
KL, wondering if any/some of the meds could be CAUSING the anger?
Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 19, 2003, at 8:13:56
In reply to Re: On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by McPac on May 18, 2003, at 22:24:58
I could remember what time it was AUGH!!! LOL, ok a little sour humor there!
Posted by Squiggles on May 19, 2003, at 9:18:30
In reply to On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
Hi Kamikazi_Ladybug,
I read your post as it sounded very urgent.
I am sorry you are not tolerating the cocktail
of drugs. I can't comment of the pharmaceutical
wisdom of it, but i think i too would be
frustrated at such a mix -- never trusted polypharmacy
myself, especially when you feel worse with
this number of drugs.I think I would go to another doctor -- if that
is possible. I know that is not easy, but
say you wish to go to someone who is less
aggressive in drug treatment.I hope you get better soon.
Squiggles
Posted by Angel Girl on May 19, 2003, at 15:39:21
In reply to On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
> Heres the list...Topamax, Gabitril, Abilify, Prozac, Xanax.I also have to take Prevacid now because my stomach is a mess!!!! I just don't know I am anxious, agitated, angry, panicky. I threw a chair put holes in the walls, don't want anything to do with anyone! Any suggestions, i see pdoc tomorrow, but I'm afraid he's going to put me in the hospital. This is not my character...well maybe unmedicated but when I'm on meds I'm not usually like this. Abilify and Gabitril are new to the mix.
>
> Please someone help me! I'm loosing what little mind I have left!
>
> KL
KLI know that feeling all too well. I felt the same way before when I was taking a myriad of different meds. Much to the dismay of my family but with pdoc's supervision I came off everything except my mood stabilizer. As Janelle said, I felt like a 'walking drugstore'. That is a term I often used to describe myself.
Unfortunately now I find myself in a position where I realize that I made a big mistake coming off the drugs and now I need to re-introduce them back into my system.
I know how frustrating this all can be and the anger that it brings but I urge you to think it over very carefully and discuss it with your pdoc.
I wish you well with whatever decision you and your pdoc make and please let us know how it goes.
Angel Girl
Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 19, 2003, at 18:39:22
In reply to On lots of meds and so sick of it....wanna quit , posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on May 18, 2003, at 21:00:40
I went to pdoc today and let out my frustrations. Both he and I agreed coming off my meds would be a horrible mistake. We did agree the Abilify making me gain weight, and most likely making me anxious as well. Soooo, I am to stop the abilify, start Geodon again, I had a reaction to it at one time, but that was my own fault its a long story but it was MY fault..a mini overdose I'll call it. Increase Gabatril to 4 mgs in A.M. 8 in the P.M. and call in 2 wks LOL..continue with the rest *sigh* Topamax, Prozac and Xanax (as needed).
I just want this agitating angryness to go away. It doesn't matter what anyone does to me I just want them to GO AWAY. Well I won't ramble on. Thank you all.
KL
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