Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Patti, I havent had any experience with tenex. I am interested to know what it is!! Re: zoloft. The first 6 weeks ziv (10) was on zoloft she was like a strangers kid. she argued and yelled, slammed doors, banged around and couldnt sleep. We started giving her trazadone to help fall asleep, and this helped a bit with her mood. At the 6 week mark suddenly she stopped everything, and was able to fall asleep with a bit of trazadone, which she only needed for about another 6weeks. When we raised her to 200mg from 150mg falling asleep was the only change, and for months now needs trazadone or she cant fall asleep. wendy in canada wb4@... ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Molly's psychiatrist decreased her zoloft to 100mg. I was in agreement with her as I did not see any change when we upped it to 150. But we decided to add Tenex. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this. Molly has been very confrontational and has been wired. The doc felt we might try to releive some of her anxiety. Any shared experience will be appreciated. Thanks, patti r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2000 Report Share Posted January 22, 2000 Hi Patty, Zoloft is the absolute best med for Kellen (6) of the three we've tried (the other two were Prozac and Luvox) in terms of fewest side effects and her general comfort level. Also she can sleep on Zoloft which is a big plus. I think this just goes to show that our kids' reactions to these meds really are very idiosyncratic and there isn't any better way to find the best ones other than try them, an excruciating and frustrating process IMO. I hope her med changes work out and Molly is feeling better soon. Kathy R. in Indiana > From: " Patti R. " <pross@...> > > Molly's psychiatrist decreased her zoloft to 100mg. I was in agreement with > her as I did not see any change when we upped it to 150. > > But we decided to add Tenex. I was wondering if anyone has had any > experience with this. > > Molly has been very confrontational and has been wired. The doc felt we > might try to releive some of her anxiety. > > Any shared experience will be appreciated. > > Thanks, > patti r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2000 Report Share Posted February 5, 2000 Ellen in NY, My son, Tom, has been on anafranil/clomipramine for about 2 years. It is the only med specifically prescribed for ocd. It helps him a lot with his ocd. I would say that 75% is under his control. Without it, forget it, he's a mess. The recommended amount is between 100mg and 250mg/daily. The side effects can be a big nuisance. They include: weight gain, cardiovascular problems (make sure there are no pre-existing heart issues), sedation and sexual disfunction. Side effects of insomnia, and nausea/diarrhea are less likely with clomipramine. Many of the doctors are looking to augment medications when the meds 'almost' work. Tom is presently taking serazone with his clomipramine. The serazone helps with his MDD. Tom was on risperdol for a some time, but he hated the 'doped' feeling. He was like a zombie if given too much, and not enough didnt slow him down when he got aggressive. My advise is to double check the combination of risperdol and clomipramine. It might be too sedating - or might not have any effect on him at all!! take care, wendy in canada wb4@... ============================= I believe there are a few kids out there who are on Anafranil. We're adding this to Luvox in hopes that we can get some relief. >Any success stories out there? Any side effects I should probably be >aware of? Is weight gain bad on this? >This in addition to clonidine/tenex, and risperadal. >No relief from symptoms so far with paxil, zoloft and luvox >thanks all-- so wonderful to have a place to get some real answers. > Ellen in NY ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2000 Report Share Posted February 5, 2000 My 14yo son has been on anafranil for about a year. It helps him more than Paxil did. He tried clonidine and haldol with it, but the first made him depressed and aggravated his ADD and the second did nothing for him. We hoped he would gain weight on anafranil but no such luck. He's getting metoclopramide added next week--can't remember the common name. Judy Elan214@... wrote: > > From: Elan214@... > > starting all over again! I believe there are a few kids out there who > are on > Anafranil. We're adding this to Luvox in hopes that we can get some > relief. > > Any success stories out there? Any side effects I should probably be > aware > of? Is weight gain bad on this? > > This in addition to clonidine/tenex, and risperadal. > No relief from symptoms so far with paxil, zoloft and luvox > > thanks all-- so wonderful to have a place to get some real answers. > > Ellen in NY > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2000 Report Share Posted February 5, 2000 Judy, Remeron will pack the weight on..... takes 30 mg. of it along with anafranil, luvox, buspar and klonopin.. He has gained about 40 lbs. the last few months. I can't tell that it has helped the ocd or depression any.... Take care and good luck! mary from La. " Judith C. Lovchik " wrote: > From: " Judith C. Lovchik " <jlovchik@...> > > My 14yo son has been on anafranil for about a year. It helps him more > than Paxil did. He tried clonidine and haldol with it, but the first > made him depressed and aggravated his ADD and the second did nothing for > him. > > We hoped he would gain weight on anafranil but no such luck. He's > getting metoclopramide added next week--can't remember the common name. > > Judy > > Elan214@... wrote: > > > > From: Elan214@... > > > > starting all over again! I believe there are a few kids out there who > > are on > > Anafranil. We're adding this to Luvox in hopes that we can get some > > relief. > > > > Any success stories out there? Any side effects I should probably be > > aware > > of? Is weight gain bad on this? > > > > This in addition to clonidine/tenex, and risperadal. > > No relief from symptoms so far with paxil, zoloft and luvox > > > > thanks all-- so wonderful to have a place to get some real answers. > > > > Ellen in NY > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2000 Report Share Posted February 6, 2000 Constipation can be a side effect of anafranil as well. Judy " W. Birkhan " wrote: > > From: " W. Birkhan " <wb4@...> > > Ellen in NY, > > My son, Tom, has been on anafranil/clomipramine for about 2 years. > It is > the only med specifically prescribed for ocd. It helps him a lot with > his > ocd. I would say that 75% is under his control. Without it, forget it, > he's > a mess. > > The recommended amount is between 100mg and 250mg/daily. The side > effects > can be a big nuisance. > They include: weight gain, cardiovascular problems (make sure there > are no > pre-existing heart issues), sedation and sexual disfunction. Side > effects of > insomnia, and nausea/diarrhea are less likely with clomipramine. > > Many of the doctors are looking to augment medications when the meds > 'almost' work. Tom is presently taking serazone with his clomipramine. > The > serazone helps with his MDD. Tom was on risperdol for a some time, > but he > hated the 'doped' feeling. He was like a zombie if given too much, and > not > enough didnt slow him down when he got aggressive. > > My advise is to double check the combination of risperdol and > clomipramine. > It might be too sedating - or might not have any effect on him at > all!! > > take care, wendy in canada > wb4@... > ============================= > I believe there are a few kids out there who are on Anafranil. We're > adding > this to Luvox in hopes that we can get some relief. > >Any success stories out there? Any side effects I should probably be > >aware of? Is weight gain bad on this? > >This in addition to clonidine/tenex, and risperadal. > >No relief from symptoms so far with paxil, zoloft and luvox > >thanks all-- so wonderful to have a place to get some real answers. > > Ellen in NY > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2000 Report Share Posted February 7, 2000 Jule, Your right. My point was that clomipramine doesnt have another purpose other than being anti-ocd. At least to my knowledge - can anyone catch me up here?? wendy in canada >Just an FYI. Luvox is also approved by the FDA in the US for treatment of >OCD in children. Most of the SSRIs are prescribed off label for treatment >of OCD in children. Luvox, BTW, was initially helpful for my son, but also >made him aggressive. He currently takes Prozac, Risperdal and Zyprexa, as >well as Ritalin (mostly at school). > >Jule in Cleveland ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2000 Report Share Posted February 7, 2000 wrote: " My son, Tom, has been on anafranil/clomipramine for about 2 years. It is the only med specifically prescribed for ocd. " Just an FYI. Luvox is also approved by the FDA in the US for treatment of OCD in children. Most of the SSRIs are prescribed off label for treatment of OCD in children. Luvox, BTW, was initially helpful for my son, but also made him aggressive. He currently takes Prozac, Risperdal and Zyprexa, as well as Ritalin (mostly at school). Jule in Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2000 Report Share Posted May 5, 2000 Suzanne: My son has taken Prozac for two years -- 60 mg. In addition he takes Risperdal and Zyprexa. He is primarily obsessional with thoughts of death and dying. He suffers bouts of depression. Initially he was prescribed Luvox, often considered the first choice, but he became agressive. Other commonly prescribed drugs are Zoloft and Paxil, but my psychiatrist doesn't think they are as effective with OCD. She is just changing him to Celexa, as he is in another big downhill slide. We will see how that works. The biggest problem with meds is that it is a trial and error process to find the drug or combination of drugs that works for each individual. What works for one will not necessarily work for another, as you are so right to recognize. It is also frustrating because it takes weeks to not only reach what may be a therapeutic dose, but to even see any result at all. For a good overview of meds, I heartily recommend Wilens book, Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids. You can order it through amazon.com or your local bookstore. Jule in Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2000 Report Share Posted December 3, 2000 Prozac: It can be a wonderful drug and I know of many who have had great luck with it. I also know of others including myself that had weird side effects. I really cannot explain how I felt but it is possible to be the med. On the other hand it is hard to diagnose not being a doctor or knowing the girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2000 Report Share Posted December 3, 2000 Lee, To make a long story short, I would fall asleep within the hour of taking prozac and it was elevating my prolatin levels which alarmed my Endocrinologist. What I am trying to say is that Prozac is good for some people and not good for others. When it is not good for you. it can REALLY is not good for you! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2000 Report Share Posted December 4, 2000 Hi Lee, "My friend's teen daughter is taking Wellbutrin and Prozac for depression. She has recently started seeing things and hearing voices. Her mom is afraid that it is the medication but the doctor wants to add an anti-psychotic." I'd back the mother up on this one. I've been on medications that do that to me also, made me see things that were not there and have major paranoia attacks etc. I've known people on anti depressant medications that have had halucinations and other nasty side effects to the point where they were institutionalised. It would be in her best interests to come off those medications and try something different. An anti psychotic med is not going to do diddly squat other then mess with her brain chemistry more which is what is causing the side effects in the first place. Here is info on those drugs for you including interactions between the two. bupropion Pronunciation: byoo PROE pee on Brand: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban SR What is the most important information I should know about bupropion? • Do not stop taking bupropion without the approval of your doctor. It may be 4 weeks or more before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medication. • Avoid alcohol or drink it only in moderation while taking bupropion. Alcohol may increase your risk of having a seizure while taking bupropion. However, if you drink alcohol regularly before starting bupropion therapy, stopping all alcohol intake may also induce a seizure. Talk to your doctor about alcohol use. • Do not crush, chew, or break the sustained-release tablets (Wellbutrin SR and Zyban). Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body. If you are unsure whether you have a sustained-release formulation, ask your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse. • Do not take more than one product containing bupropion at a time (e.g., Wellbutrin and Zyban). Talk to your doctor if a second product containing bupropion is prescribed for you. Too much of this medicine can be dangerous. What is bupropion? • Bupropion is an antidepressant medication. The exact way that bupropion works is unknown. • Bupropion is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite, tiredness, sleeping too much, insomnia, and thoughts of death or suicide. • Bupropion is also used to help people stop smoking because it reduces withdrawal effects. • Bupropion may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Who should not take bupropion? • Do not take bupropion if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. • Do not take bupropion if you have epilepsy or another type of seizure disorder, or if you have ever been diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia. Bupropion may increase your risk of having a seizure if you have any of these conditions. • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy with bupropion. • Bupropion may be used to treat different medical conditions. You should not be taking more than one product containing bupropion at a time (e.g., Wellbutrin and Zyban). Talk to your doctor if a second product containing bupropion is prescribed for you. Too much of this medicine can be dangerous. • Bupropion is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take bupropion without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. • It is not known whether bupropion will harm a nursing baby. Do not take bupropion without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take bupropion? • Take bupropion exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or break the sustained-release tablets (Wellbutrin SR and Zyban). Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body. If you are unsure whether you have a sustained-release formulation, ask your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse. • Never take more bupropion in one dose or in one day than is directed by your doctor. Taking too much bupropion could greatly increase your risk of having a seizure. No single dose should be more than 150 mg, and doses should be taken at least 6 hours apart (for regular-release tablets such as Wellbutrin) or 8 hours apart (for sustained-release tablets such as Wellbutrin SR and Zyban). Daily doses should not exceed 450 mg (for depression) or 300 mg (for smoking cessation). • Do not stop taking bupropion without the approval of your doctor. It may be 4 weeks or more before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medication. • Store bupropion at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose. Doses should be taken at least 6 to 8 hours apart. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention. • Symptoms of a bupropion overdose include seizures, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, weakness, a fast heartbeat, and heart attack. What should I avoid while taking bupropion? • Avoid alcohol or drink it only with moderation while taking bupropion. Alcohol may increase your risk of having a seizure while taking bupropion. However, if you have been drinking alcohol regularly before starting bupropion therapy, stopping all alcohol intake may also induce a seizure. Talk to your doctor about alcohol use. • Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Bupropion may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. • Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall. • Do not take more than one product containing bupropion at a time (e.g., Wellbutrin and Zyban). Talk to your doctor if a second product containing bupropion is prescribed for you. Too much of this medicine can be dangerous. What are the possible side effects of bupropion? • If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking bupropion and seek emergency medical attention: · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); · seizures; or · fast or irregular heartbeats. • Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take bupropion and talk to your doctor if you experience · headache, restlessness, anxiety, or insomnia; · dizziness or drowsiness; · flulike symptoms such as aching muscles, fatigue, and discomfort; or · frequent urination. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect bupropion? • Do not take bupropion if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: · phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal); · carbamazepine (Tegretol); · phenytoin (Dilantin); or · cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB). • The drugs listed above are broken down by the liver. Your doctor may want to monitor your liver function if you are taking any of these medicines with bupropion. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with bupropion. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist has more information about bupropion written for health professionals that you may read. fluoxetine Pronunciation: flew OX e teen Brand: Prozac, Sarafem What is the most important information I should know about fluoxetine? • Do not stop taking fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor. It may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better. What is fluoxetine? • Fluoxetine is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fluoxetine affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or mood disturbances, eating disorders, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms. • Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and bulimia (binge eating and purging). Fluoxetine is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms of which occur in the week or two before a woman's menstrual period and commonly include irritability, mood swings, and tension as well as the physical symptoms of bloating and breast tenderness. • Fluoxetine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Who should not take fluoxetine? • Do not take fluoxetine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have been used together. Also, do not take fluoxetine if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril). Dangerous, even fatal irregular heartbeats may occur if these medicines are taken together. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine before taking thioridazine (Mellaril). • Before taking fluoxetine, tell your doctor if you · have liver disease, · have kidney disease, · have diabetes, · suffer from seizures, or · suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. • You may not be able to take fluoxetine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. • Fluoxetine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether fluoxetine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. • Fluoxetine passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take fluoxetine? • Take fluoxetine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with water. • To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the oral solution with a dose-measuring cup or spoon, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. • Fluoxetine may be taken with or without food. • Try to take fluoxetine at the same time each day. • Do not stop taking fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor. It may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better. • Store fluoxetine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention. • Symptoms of a fluoxetine overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, agitation, seizures, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils. What should I avoid while taking fluoxetine? • Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Fluoxetine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. • Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness while you are taking fluoxetine. What are the possible side effects of fluoxetine? • If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking fluoxetine and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); · an irregular heartbeat or pulse; · low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); · high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); · chills or fever; · unusual bleeding or bruising; · a rash or hives. • If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking fluoxetine and talk to your doctor: · headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; · difficulty concentrating; · nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; · weakness; · increased sweating; · sleepiness or insomnia; or · decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect fluoxetine? • Do not take fluoxetine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have been used together. Also, do not take fluoxetine if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril). Dangerous, even fatal irregular heartbeats may occur if these medicines are taken together. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine before taking thioridazine (Mellaril). • Before taking fluoxetine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: · a benzodiazepine including diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion), and others; · a tricyclic antidepressant including amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others; · a phenothiazine including chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), and others; · lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others) or haloperidol (Haldol); · sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); · carbamazepine (Tegretol) or phenytoin (Dilantin); · warfarin (Coumadin); or · digoxin (Lanoxin). • You may not be able to take fluoxetine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist has additional information about fluoxetine There is 1 interaction for Wellbutrin and Prozac :0 severe, 0 medium, and 1 mild (1 is a drug/drug interaction , 0 is a food/drug interaction). 1. Mild Interaction between Wellbutrin (generic: bupropion) and Prozac (generic: fluoxetine) CNS-depressant and/or respiratory-depressant effects may be additively or synergistically increased in patients taking multiple drugs that cause these effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2000 Report Share Posted December 4, 2000 Hi Lee. My best friend in high school started taking Prozac for depression after her older sister died from cancer when we were 16. She was depressed before she started taking it, but got much worse after!! While on Prozac, she started self-mutilating...she would put burning cigarettes out on her skin, brand herself with heated metal objects, use knives or broken glass (or anything sharp) to cut herself. It was really scary. After she came off the Prozac, she once told me that she knew what she was doing, and really didn't want to hurt herself, but it was like she just couldn't help it. Like she didn't have any control over herself...she was obsessed with hurting herself, and that feeling didn't go away until she did it. She never did it again after coming off the med, tho. *hugs* l harris wrote: > > > My friend's teen daughter is taking Wellbutrin and Prozac for > depression. She has recently started seeing things and hearing voices. > Her mom is afraid that it is the medication but the doctor wants to > add an anti-psychotic. There is no history of psychosis. Any input or > info?? > > Lee > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 Aisha, you are an angel!! I had looked up interactions but found none. I will pass this on. Lee Aisha Elderwyn <aisha@...> wrote: Hi Lee, "My friend's teen daughter is taking Wellbutrin and Prozac for depression. She has recently started seeing things and hearing voices. Her mom is afraid that it is the medication but the doctor wants to add an anti-psychotic." I'd back the mother up on this one. I've been on medications that do that to me also, made me see things that were not there and have major paranoia attacks etc. I've known people on anti depressant medications that have had halucinations and other nasty side effects to the point where they were institutionalised. It would be in her best interests to come off those medications and try something different. An anti psychotic med is not going to do diddly squat other then mess with her brain chemistry more which is what is causing the side effects in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 A son of a friend of mine developed OCD behaviors on Ritialin. Every child is different - here are some of the listed possible side effects for Adderall - Becky SIDE EFFECTS Cardiovascular: Palpitations, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure There have been isolated reports of cardiomyopathy associated with chronic amphetamine use. Central Nervous System: Psychotic episodes at recommended doses (rare), overstimulation, restlessness. dizziness, insomnia, euphoria. dyskinesia, dysphoria, tremor, headache, exacerbation of motor and phonictics and Tourette's syndrome. Gastrointestinal: Dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances. Anorexia and weight loss may occur as undesirable effects when amphetamines are used for other than the anorectic effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Yes, we have read the side effects, but none of them mention OCD so we were just wondering if anyone else had dealt with it.     ¸...¸ __/ /\____ ____      ,·´º o`·,/__/ _/\_ //____/\      ```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | || |l±±±± |      ¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-. :º°     As for me and my house,     we will serve the Lord.        24:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 In a message dated 1/7/04 11:51:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michdock writes: Yes, we have read the side effects, but none of them mention OCD so we were just wondering if anyone else had dealt with it. While it's not listed as " common " - Adderall is a conglomerate ( " salts " ) of stimulants (in time release form) and results may vary. My friend's son developed severe OCD & anxiety behaviors on Ritalin (also a stimulant). The best test is to cut back on the level of medication and see if the OCD behaviors disappear or are lessened. Some kids do better on a non-stimulant med, such as Stattera. My son (non DS, CAPD) started out on 10 mg Adderall with no side effects. We upped it to 20 and with in a few days he stated that it was making him feel jittery. We backed it off to 15 and that has been a good dose for him. With a kid who can't tell you how it feels it's a lot harder. With (DS/ apraxia/ narcolepsy) when we tried 30 mg she kept saying " I feel funny.... " so that was definitely too much! - Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 , When my son, alec, was on adderall he developed some anxieties and OCD. we switched him to ritalin LA and the anxieties were worse. I know that anxieties are listed as a possible side effect under ritalin la. He is now on strattera and he has none of those side effects. Lori mom to Alec (11DS) and le (15-teenager) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Karrie has been on Adderall since Monday. She has OCD and high levels of anxiety on top of the bipolar and autistic traits (not to mention the ds ) I've already seen a slight decrease in her appetite, which will be a good thing, since the risperdal and depakote have made her gain almost 28 lbs since October. She is 44 " tall and 65 lbs. She was always very tall and slender for a child with ds. Now she has a belly, round butt, and chucky thighs...hmmm, maybe she is just taking after her mom!! lol Sue mom to Kate 14 and Karrie 7 w/ds and other issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I think that this is a possible side effect. My son is taking dexadrine which is a generic of adderall. His doctor always asks if he has developed any ticks or other behaviors when we go in for follow up visits. You should probably give the doctor a call. Darcy Med question Hi, I have a question for anyone who has a child on Adderall. (sp) My neice is using for her son who has ADHD and recently she and his teacher are noticing that he is exhibiting some OCD behaviors. Does anyone know if this is a common side effect of it, or is this something none related? ¸...¸ __/ /\____ ____ ,·´º o`·,/__/ _/\_ //____/\ ```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | || |l±±±± | ¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-. :º° As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 24:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 niles: i will refrain from answering anymore of your med questions, I may make you more paranoid than you think you are, i am leaving this job up to Lorie and robin....their information is text book.....my information is based on what I have experienced and may not be applicable to your situation, .................. joynilesclay <nilesclay@...> wrote: Okay folks, need another med question answered. I have gone off of the albuterol, now on spiriva....it isn't based in propellent, it is powder med. Is this safe to take? I know I am paranoid!Thanks Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 What my experience and learning has told me is this: Vicodin is a narcotic. It is well established that, while harsher on the system, narcotics are the most effective in knocking out spinal pain, compared to other sources of pain/ other types of meds. Mobic is an anti-inflammatory with no pain-killing properties of its own, and needs to be supplemented with pain meds of some sort. For me, the Vicodin has worked best (well, Vioxx worked better, but was removed from market) ALONG with the Mobic and the muscle relaxant Flexeril, in combination----for killing the pain. The side effects for me-----excessive sleepiness and constipation are another story. Learning what foods have anti-inflammatory and/ or pain properties can help tremendously!! Pineapple has anti-inflammatory props, ginger has analgesic (pain-killing) props. And there's a whole lot more on the list of foods and supplements that you can google and explore. Not sure if I really answered your question...but that's what I've known...and what's worked best for me, prior to surgery. Ultimately, though, just giving up and doing the thing is what (for me, anyway) brings the best relief. Don't know how long that will remain so, though. Hope this helped even a little bit.rebeccamaas <rebeccamaas@...> wrote: Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well!Has anyone here taken Mobic? My PCP recently refused to refill my vicodin (which I was needing to increase the dosage anyways, but I hadn't even mentioned that to her) and doesn't seem to want to prescribe me anything stronger, despite the letter in my file from my flatback doctor describing the condition and possible revision surgery. Anyways, she prescribed me the NSAID Mobic to try. I've been on it a week and it hasn't seemed to do anything. Is this a med that I need to take for a while before it starts working? The product literature said not to take ibuprofen while on Mobic, so I've been trying to "supplement" it with tylenol to take care of my backpain, but that's not really working either. Any thoughts...? I see the surgeon again next week and I'll ask him as well obviously.Thanks for any input! Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hi , My PCP recently prescribed Mobic for me for some pain at the side of my knee that I was having (possibly from IT band syndrome). For the first few hours, it did nothing for me, then it kicked in and took most of the knee pain away. I used it for a while routinely with pretty good results. When I discontinued using it, the knee pain stayed away for a few days, but then came back. I only use the Mobic ocassionally now, as I've figured out some stretches that seem to help my knee pain somewhat. I don't recall if the Mobic did much for my back and neck pain, but will try to pay better attention next time I take it, and let you know. I suspect it's like all medicines -- some work for some people and some don't. Hopefully your surgeon can put some specific pressure on the PCP to prescribe the Vicodin, or just prescribe it himself given that you are pending surgery, or perhaps refer you to a pain clinic that can. Good luck! loriann > > Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well! > Has anyone here taken Mobic? My PCP recently refused to refill my > vicodin (which I was needing to increase the dosage anyways, but I > hadn't even mentioned that to her) and doesn't seem to want to > prescribe me anything stronger, despite the letter in my file from my > flatback doctor describing the condition and possible revision > surgery. Anyways, she prescribed me the NSAID Mobic to try. I've > been on it a week and it hasn't seemed to do anything. Is this a med > that I need to take for a while before it starts working? The product > literature said not to take ibuprofen while on Mobic, so I've been > trying to " supplement " it with tylenol to take care of my backpain, > but that's not really working either. Any thoughts...? I see the > surgeon again next week and I'll ask him as well obviously. > Thanks for any input! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Loriann, Thanks for your input I'll give it until my appt next week. If it still isn't doing enough then I'll ask my surgeon if he can prescribe me something better. > > > > Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well! > > Has anyone here taken Mobic? My PCP recently refused to refill my > > vicodin (which I was needing to increase the dosage anyways, but I > > hadn't even mentioned that to her) and doesn't seem to want to > > prescribe me anything stronger, despite the letter in my file from my > > flatback doctor describing the condition and possible revision > > surgery. Anyways, she prescribed me the NSAID Mobic to try. I've > > been on it a week and it hasn't seemed to do anything. Is this a med > > that I need to take for a while before it starts working? The product > > literature said not to take ibuprofen while on Mobic, so I've been > > trying to " supplement " it with tylenol to take care of my backpain, > > but that's not really working either. Any thoughts...? I see the > > surgeon again next week and I'll ask him as well obviously. > > Thanks for any input! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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