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Posted by Rainee on October 29, 2003, at 16:21:08
I take 80 mgs of prozac. 1200 trileptal hyzarr for blood pressure and klonopin 1mg a day.
I have anxiety problems ..have had panic and agoraphobia and major depression. I don't eat right or exercise just don't have much motivation.
for the past few weeks stomach problems...just lethargic very tense.. I'm at my wits end...
could the drugs be hurting me? and causing this...
I really need help figuring out what to do.
most dr's know nothing.Thanks,
Rainee
Posted by JGm on October 29, 2003, at 16:36:02
In reply to Please someone help I need answers..please respond, posted by Rainee on October 29, 2003, at 16:21:08
Hi,
how long are you takeing Prozac at 80 mgs?
It could be too high: s/e curve of prozac is exponential with dosage and with the time (accumulation).
keep me informed.
JGm
Posted by JonW on October 29, 2003, at 17:17:03
In reply to Please someone help I need answers..please respond, posted by Rainee on October 29, 2003, at 16:21:08
> I take 80 mgs of prozac. 1200 trileptal hyzarr for blood pressure and klonopin 1mg a day.
> I have anxiety problems ..have had panic and agoraphobia and major depression. I don't eat right or exercise just don't have much motivation.
> for the past few weeks stomach problems...just lethargic very tense.. I'm at my wits end...
> could the drugs be hurting me? and causing this...
> I really need help figuring out what to do.
> most dr's know nothing.
>
> Thanks,
> RaineeWhen I was on klonopin long-term, it knocked the tar out of me. The SSRIs aren't the most motivating drugs, either. Have you had your blood level for Trileptal checked? My preference is always to get rid of the offending drug before adding a new one, but to each their own. I love klonopin for anxiety, but it makes me depressed in the long run. Considering that you are on three drugs, it is nearly impossible for someone to guess which drug or combination is the problem. What was the last drug that was added or the last doseage change? I agree with the last poster that 80mg of Prozac is awefully high. I would try to figure out what is causing the problem before treating it symptomatically, but if it comes to that, my suggestion would be to discuss adding Provigil with your pdoc.
Jon :)
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