Guest guest Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Hi All, Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with SSRI's. Thank you Kotesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate interaction between these meds. Thanks On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...>wrote: > Hi All, > > Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with > SSRI's. > > Thank you > Kotesh > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something to do with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't enough of a risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is another med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued to use that combo too. You can ask about it but I think you're ok. HTH (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after starting the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, but on the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it that we think it's fine.) ________________________________ From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...> Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM Subject: Re: SSRI Experience  Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate interaction between these meds. Thanks On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpangulurigmail (DOT) com>wrote: > Hi All, > > Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with > SSRI's. > > Thank you > Kotesh > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks . My son was prescribed 1/8 tablet of 10mg Paxil. I am having tough time breaking them apart. I appreciate any ideas. The only idea I have now is take 1/2 tablet and dissolve it in the water and divide dosages for 4 days. I do not know the potency whether we lose the potency or not. I appreciate your input. Thanks On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM, <thecolemans4@...>wrote: > > > We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something to do > with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't enough of a > risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is another > med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued to use > that combo too. > You can ask about it but I think you're ok. > HTH > > (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and > oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after starting > the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, but on > the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out > suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it that we > think it's fine.) > > ________________________________ > From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... <kpanguluri%40gmail.com>> > <%40> > Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM > Subject: Re: SSRI Experience > > > > Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? > > I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate > interaction between these meds. > > Thanks > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...>wrote: > > > Hi All, > > > > Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with > > SSRI's. > > > > Thank you > > Kotesh > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Yes, my son (now 5) has been taking Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time since November (2009)! Not sure if it makes a difference in side effects, but he takes real Paxil (not Generic, and not compounded) and dye free, sugar free Zyrtec. Paxil is given in the morning and Zyrtec at night. My son has had no negative side effects from this combination! The only reason we give Zyrtec at night is because it makes my son drowsy! Perhaps, giving the two meds at two completely different times is why we have not encountered any problems!!! Again, every kiddo is different! Hope this helps!!! - Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: SSRI Experience Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate interaction between these meds. Thanks On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...>wrote: > Hi All, > > Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with > SSRI's. > > Thank you > Kotesh > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Hi, It never occurred to me to do it that way . I just cut them down to 1/8ths as well as I could and didn't worry about the slight differences in dosing over a period of days. You bump it up soon enough so you don't have to deal with it that long. I can't remember if some generic brands (obtained at different pharmacies) maybe cut/divide up better or not. I would cut the pill down, and start with the smallest section and build up from there. I remember picking up some of the crumbs by pressing them with my finger. Gosh that was so long ago I have forgotten that little trial lol! I really don't think it will divide all that well by mixing it with water because the pills aren't designed to go into suspension, but I couldn't say one way or another if it would work. I think accuracy isn't important enough for you to go thru that trouble. HTH, ________________________________ From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...> Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 11:25:43 AM Subject: Re: Re: SSRI Experience Thanks . My son was prescribed 1/8 tablet of 10mg Paxil. I am having tough time breaking them apart. I appreciate any ideas. The only idea I have now is take 1/2 tablet and dissolve it in the water and divide dosages for 4 days. I do not know the potency whether we lose the potency or not. I appreciate your input. Thanks On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM, <thecolemans4@...>wrote: > > > We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something to do > with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't enough of a > risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is another > med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued to use > that combo too. > You can ask about it but I think you're ok. > HTH > > (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and > oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after starting > the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, but on > the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out > suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it that we > think it's fine.) > > ________________________________ > From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... <kpanguluri%40gmail.com>> > <%40> > Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM > Subject: Re: SSRI Experience > > > > Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? > > I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate > interaction between these meds. > > Thanks > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...>wrote: > > > Hi All, > > > > Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with > > SSRI's. > > > > Thank you > > Kotesh > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I use a razor on a plate to cut the tablets. Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2010, at 12:25 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...> wrote: > Thanks . > > My son was prescribed 1/8 tablet of 10mg Paxil. I am having tough time > breaking them apart. I appreciate any ideas. The only idea I have > now is > take 1/2 tablet and dissolve it in the water and divide dosages for > 4 days. > I do not know the potency whether we lose the potency or not. I > appreciate > your input. > > Thanks > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM, <thecolemans4@... > >wrote: > >> >> >> We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something >> to do >> with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't >> enough of a >> risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is >> another >> med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued >> to use >> that combo too. >> You can ask about it but I think you're ok. >> HTH >> >> (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and >> oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after >> starting >> the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, >> but on >> the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out >> suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it >> that we >> think it's fine.) >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... <kpanguluri >> %40gmail.com>> >> <%40> >> Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM >> Subject: Re: SSRI Experience >> >> >> >> Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? >> >> I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate >> interaction between these meds. >> >> Thanks >> >> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... >> >wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences >>> with >>> SSRI's. >>> >>> Thank you >>> Kotesh >>> >>> >>> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Both methods work. For small child I like the dissolving in water method better because it felt more accurate. I do not like having to go to a compounding pharmacy because it's just one more place to deal with. Kristy <rogerbruneau@...> wrote: >I use a razor on a plate to cut the tablets. > >Sent from my iPhone > >On May 9, 2010, at 12:25 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...> >wrote: > >> Thanks . >> >> My son was prescribed 1/8 tablet of 10mg Paxil. I am having tough time >> breaking them apart. I appreciate any ideas. The only idea I have >> now is >> take 1/2 tablet and dissolve it in the water and divide dosages for >> 4 days. >> I do not know the potency whether we lose the potency or not. I >> appreciate >> your input. >> >> Thanks >> >> On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM, <thecolemans4@... >> >wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something >>> to do >>> with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't >>> enough of a >>> risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is >>> another >>> med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued >>> to use >>> that combo too. >>> You can ask about it but I think you're ok. >>> HTH >>> >>> (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and >>> oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after >>> starting >>> the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, >>> but on >>> the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out >>> suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it >>> that we >>> think it's fine.) >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... <kpanguluri >>> %40gmail.com>> >>> <%40> >>> Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM >>> Subject: Re: SSRI Experience >>> >>> >>> >>> Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? >>> >>> I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate >>> interaction between these meds. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... >>> >wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences >>>> with >>>> SSRI's. >>>> >>>> Thank you >>>> Kotesh >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I think the key that people need to remember on this is that you need to measure the water, too. If you're dosage is 1/8 and the whole tablet is 10 mg, that means you need to use 8 ml of water for 1 pill. Dosage would then become 1 ml (which would = 1.25 mg or 1/8 of a pill). Be careful you don't just try to use any amount of water. Then you can't figure out dosage. Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com ~@midian42~ On May 9, 2010, at 9:25 AM, Kotesh Panguluri wrote: > Thanks . > > My son was prescribed 1/8 tablet of 10mg Paxil. I am having tough time > breaking them apart. I appreciate any ideas. The only idea I have now is > take 1/2 tablet and dissolve it in the water and divide dosages for 4 days. > I do not know the potency whether we lose the potency or not. I appreciate > your input. > > Thanks > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM, <thecolemans4@...>wrote: > >> >> >> We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something to do >> with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't enough of a >> risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is another >> med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued to use >> that combo too. >> You can ask about it but I think you're ok. >> HTH >> >> (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and >> oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after starting >> the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, but on >> the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out >> suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it that we >> think it's fine.) >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... <kpanguluri%40gmail.com>> >> <%40> >> Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM >> Subject: Re: SSRI Experience >> >> >> >> Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? >> >> I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate >> interaction between these meds. >> >> Thanks >> >> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...>wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with >>> SSRI's. >>> >>> Thank you >>> Kotesh >>> >>> >>> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi, It is better to get it in liquid form from your closest CVS, Walgreens or Walmart pharmacy. You don't want to mess up with the SSRI dosage. Take care, 's Story - Stop Calling It Autism! http://www.stopcallingitautism.net From: cheryl.lowrance@... Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 13:49:00 -0700 Subject: Re: Re: SSRI Experience I think the key that people need to remember on this is that you need to measure the water, too. If you're dosage is 1/8 and the whole tablet is 10 mg, that means you need to use 8 ml of water for 1 pill. Dosage would then become 1 ml (which would = 1.25 mg or 1/8 of a pill). Be careful you don't just try to use any amount of water. Then you can't figure out dosage. Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com ~@midian42~ On May 9, 2010, at 9:25 AM, Kotesh Panguluri wrote: > Thanks . > > My son was prescribed 1/8 tablet of 10mg Paxil. I am having tough time > breaking them apart. I appreciate any ideas. The only idea I have now is > take 1/2 tablet and dissolve it in the water and divide dosages for 4 days. > I do not know the potency whether we lose the potency or not. I appreciate > your input. > > Thanks > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM, <thecolemans4@...>wrote: > >> >> >> We did, many times. I did question it and I think it had something to do >> with what kind of ion channel the meds use. Apparently it wasn't enough of a >> risk to be concerned about (and he's all about safety). There is another >> med interaction associated with nizoral I think, and we continued to use >> that combo too. >> You can ask about it but I think you're ok. >> HTH >> >> (PS: Zyrtec and other allergy meds cause extreme irritability and >> oppositional behavior in my son, and it begins about 6 weeks after starting >> the meds and gets worse and worse. It doesn't happen for everyone, but on >> the chance it does in your child, just be aware - we don't start out >> suspecting that med because it happens so long after starting it that we >> think it's fine.) >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@... <kpanguluri%40gmail.com>> >> <%40> >> Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:28:47 AM >> Subject: Re: SSRI Experience >> >> >> >> Is anyone using Paxil and Zyrtec at the same time? >> >> I am checking drug interactions on the internet and found moderate >> interaction between these meds. >> >> Thanks >> >> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Kotesh Panguluri <kpanguluri@...>wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Dr. G wants my son on Paxil. I would like to know your experiences with >>> SSRI's. >>> >>> Thank you >>> Kotesh >>> >>> >>> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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