Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Z....unfortunately for us, most of these meds cause side effects. I've taken just about every one on the market. I'm super super sensitive to meds. I'm on Cymbalta and it's the best thing I've ever taken...although it's more for depression than anxiety. I guess you already know you have to weigh the benefits (at least the ones you hope for! lol) against the side effects. It's hell if we do and hell if we don't isn't it. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! A medication question Hello to you all.I finally asked for a mood stabilizing medication after 4 years of trying to just do talk therapyfor 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 talkto my GP. So, after all this talking...I was prescribed a very low dose ofZoloft ( 25mg nightly) that's about 1/10th the normal dose. The GP did this becausehe is so aware of my other medications and my sensitivity to many drugs. Well..after just 2 daysmy 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 doWe'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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 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* > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 linda ask about Wellbutrin Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: A medication questionTo: Breathe-support (AT) Yahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 12:06 PM Hello to you all.I finally asked for a mood stabilizing medication after 4 years of trying to just do talk therapyfor 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 talkto my GP. So, after all this talking...I was prescribed a very low dose ofZoloft ( 25mg nightly) that's about 1/10th the normal dose. The GP did this becausehe is so aware of my other medications and my sensitivity to many drugs. Well..after just 2 daysmy 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 doWe'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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sher, Thanks for your reply. I'm to give myself a two day break and then try agian with half the dose (12.5mg) every other day.Wish my poor stomach a break! 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 Sher Bauman wrote: Z....unfortunately for us, most of these meds cause side effects. I've taken just about every one on the market. I'm super super sensitive to meds. I'm on Cymbalta and it's the best thing I've ever taken...although it's more for depression than anxiety. I guess you already know you have to weigh the benefits (at least the ones you hope for! lol) against the side effects. It's hell if we do and hell if we don't isn't it. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. Nasturtiums Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! ----- Original Message ----- From: Zion To: Breathe-support (AT) Yahoogroups (DOT) com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:06 AM Subject: A medication question 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Pink, I'm not going to suggest Wellbutrin...My youngest son took it and had a seizure that landed him in the hospital several years ago. We tend to be sensitive to similar meds so I think I'll skip that one. 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 Zionâ€Â Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower   Joyce T Rosenberg wrote: linda ask about Wellbutrin Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06)  IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org From: Zion <ljz741 (AT) verizon (DOT) net> Subject: A medication question To: Breathe-support (AT) Yahoogroups (DOT) com Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 12:06 PM 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 Zionâ€Â Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I had a bad reaction to wellbutrin my throat closed and my uncle took it and he was all paranoid and it made him crazy. I have hear of a lot of. Bad reactions. Be careful.Sent on the Now Network™ from my Sprint® BlackBerryFrom: Zion Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:31:11 -0400To: <Breathe-Support >Subject: Re: A medication question Pink, I'm not going to suggest Wellbutrin...My youngest son took it and had a seizure that landed him in the hospital several years ago. We tend to be sensitive to similar meds so I think I'll skip that one. 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 Zionâ€Â Bob MarleyVinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower  Joyce T Rosenberg wrote: linda ask about Wellbutrin Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06)  IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org From: Zion <ljz741 (AT) verizon (DOT) net> Subject: A medication question To: Breathe-support (AT) Yahoogroups (DOT) com Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 12:06 PM 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 Zionâ€Â Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Z... yes I saw your post to Bruce. Hopefully the 2 days will help. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! A medication question Hello to you all.I finally asked for a mood stabilizing medication after 4 years of trying to just do talk therapyfor 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 talkto my GP. So, after all this talking...I was prescribed a very low dose ofZoloft ( 25mg nightly) that's about 1/10th the normal dose. The GP did this becausehe is so aware of my other medications and my sensitivity to many drugs. Well..after just 2 daysmy 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 doWe'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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 When it comes to psychiatric meds, I've been officially described as medication resistant and they gave up. I agree with conservative approaches and I know that many pick Zoloft to start because it seems to cause fewer stomach problems and because it does help anxiety some too. Now, my stomach couldn't take it at all. It is a lot of trial and error. Mayo actually developed a test to determine which psychiatric meds were most likely to help which patients, but I've never known of anyone to take it. > > > > > > *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* > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Are you taking it with food? With protein specifically? I do know people who have taken it for years but cannot without food and really need some protein around the time they take it. > > Z....unfortunately for us, most of these meds cause side effects. I've taken just about every one on the market. I'm super super sensitive to meds. > I'm on Cymbalta and it's the best thing I've ever taken...although it's more for depression than anxiety. > I guess you already know you have to weigh the benefits (at least the ones you hope for! lol) against the side effects. > It's hell if we do and hell if we don't isn't it. > MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. > Nasturtiums > Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! > > A medication question > > > 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 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Bruce, I had not taken the first two doses with food. You'd better believe when i start taking it again after the two day break, food will be there too. Thanks for the suggestion. I really should have thought of that my self...I'm so ultra-sensitive to so many medications that I even take Tylenol with food. Now they are talking about the dangers of Tylenol!! 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: Are you taking it with food? With protein specifically? I do know people who have taken it for years but cannot without food and really need some protein around the time they take it. > > Z....unfortunately for us, most of these meds cause side effects. I've taken just about every one on the market. I'm super super sensitive to meds. > I'm on Cymbalta and it's the best thing I've ever taken...although it's more for depression than anxiety. > I guess you already know you have to weigh the benefits (at least the ones you hope for! lol) against the side effects. > It's hell if we do and hell if we don't isn't it. > MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. > Nasturtiums > Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! > > A medication question > > > 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 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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