Posted by Drexxie on August 6, 2001, at 17:31:02
In reply to Re: Don't get started on diuretics... » Drexxie, posted by Cam W. on August 4, 2001, at 22:17:20
> Drexxie - Pardon me for asking, but what other medications are you taking?
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"Pardon"? Ahh... No way, Cam! (smile)
I appreciate your having asked... Consequently, no "pardon," just "thanks!" (bigger smile)
In regards to your question, I am currently taking the following:WellbutrinSR 150 mg.
-1 dose am/ total of 450 mgs dayAdderall 20 mg.- 3 x's day/ total of 60 mgs daily
Thyroid .2mcg - 3 x's a day/ total of .6 mcg daily
(purposely kept hyperthyroid for stimulant effect)Celexa 20mgs. 3 x's a day/ total of 60 mgs daily
Dexedrine Spansules 15 mg.- 1 dose at bedtime/ 15 mgs. daily total
Hmm... I think that's all of 'em. I'm soon to be switching off of the Wellbutrin and Celexa. I think they might be causing the edema. My doctor is moving slowly and making one change at a time. This week it has been changing the Dexedrine for Desoxyn at bedtime.
I've been told on the board that Provigil is a good AD, so... I suppose that'll be my first recommendation to the dr. in that department.
I realize that I'm answering your questions (and then some [grin]), but perhaps in this instance, the more I'm able to tell you, the better. These meds alone are confusing enough! Putting them with another medicine.... and another.... and another... and another medicine... and then attempting to figure what the heck is going on... Dang near impossible!
Ugh! I do hope that this response isn't going to confuse you as it currently is confusing me! I've been having an AD(H)D moment for almost 2 weeks now... yek. If a part, or even all of this message lacks sense, please, just ask and I'll be happy to try again (big smile)
Thanks Cam!!
-DrexxieAddendum: You're right about my pdoc wanting me to see the endo. It's all in regards to the edema (which has been around for almost 2 months [without even a one day break])
There may be some drug-drug or drug-disorder interaction that could occur if you started a diuretic. Putting you on a diuretic may cause problems with the blood levels or the metabolism of the other drugs. If you give me your diagnosis, the list of drugs you are taking and their dosages, I may be able to figure out why they won't give you the water pill. Also, why does your doc what you to see an endocrinologist; is it because of the edema?
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> - Cam
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