Re: Re: A medication question

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Bruce, Thanks for the info...I've

used Valium for years on and off. It just seemed that

using Valium alone was not addressing the all issues and I'm concerned

about addiction to Valium type meds.

My psychologist suggested that I speak to my GP because he is so

familiar with all my medical issues and the

meds I'm taking. I'd have to talk through all the S*** with a

psychiatrist and then it would still be a trial and

error process.

The GP returned my call and said not to take any of the Zoloft for two

nights and then start again

with just 12.5mg every other night to very slowly get my body to be

more accepting of the Zoloft.

I'll do that and see what happens next.

The GP and I both agreed that a very conservative approach is needed

because I'm so

sensitive to medications in general.

Z fibriotic NSIP/05

Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA

And

“mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!!

No,

NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked!

Potter,

reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara

“I’m

gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley

Vinca

Minor-periwinkle is my flower

Bruce Moreland wrote:

Psychiatric meds are very much trial and error sometimes. I really

believe in letting a psychiatrist prescribe and manage. Now, years ago

when I tried Zoloft I had the same problem. Doesn't mean the other

SSRI's will do the same however. So sometimes one who can't take Zoloft

can handle Prozac or Paxil. Now the issue is are they addressing

depression or anxiety. If its the anxiety, there are many anxiety only

meds including xanax and valium. If it's both then they typically get

into some of the crossover anti-depressants such as Effexor. Cymbalta is

often used now too as it also helps with pain. Wellbutrin is of a

totally different type from Zoloft so is more often used when Zoloft,

Paxil, Prozac fail. However, it isn't considered effective on anxiety.

Also, the anti-anxiety meds tend to work immediately while most

anti-depressants typically take around six weeks to work. Again, this is

a very complex field and I'm sure your psychologist could get you in to

a psychiatrist they have a good working relationship with. Meanwhile if

you're anxious, I would think a light dosage of xanax or valium would be

appropriate until something else was prescribed.

>

> *Hello to you all.*

> I finally asked for a mood stabilizing medication after 4 years of

> trying to just do talk therapy

> for the anxiety that the depression causes about my disease (NSIP)

>

> Well, the psychologist told me to talk to the pulmodude and he

told me

> to talk

> to my GP. So, after all this talking...I was prescribed a very low

dose of

> Zoloft ( 25mg nightly) that's about 1/10th the normal dose. The GP

did

> this because

> he is so aware of my other medications and my sensitivity to many

drugs.

> Well..after just 2 days

> my GI system is in an uproar, I'm lightheaded and not happy!!!

> Supposedly the GI side effects calm down after a week...can't wait

a

week!

> Zoloft itself doesn't really start to have any effect for several

> weeks...so now what?

>

> I have a call into the GP..I'm planning on not taking the Zoloft

again.

> I have things to do

> We're busy this week-end...I want to be OK.

> I've just read about Zoloft on line and the side effects are comon

but

> eventually subside!!!

> I really don't have the time to feel so lousy waiting for the

benefits!

> Your suggestions would really be appreciated.

> I can't leave home...the GI stuff keeps me very near the ladies

room!

> I just want to feel more like "Me"

>

> --

>

>

> Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA

>

>

> And "mild" PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!!

>

> No, NSIP was not self-inflicted...I never smoked!

>

> Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara

>

> "*I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion" Bob Marley*

>

> *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower*

>