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Posted by chand2407 on October 9, 2005, at 17:50:57
in 2002 i was taking phenetermine and paxil. the weight dr told me it was ok to take. i took those two i started hearing voices to break my youngest son neck. i h ave 3 other children but i was only hearing voices for my youngest son. of course i didnt do it i love my son so much so i went to mhmr and they put me on zoloft 50mg and that helped for about 2 years. about 8 months ago i went to a psychiatrist and he put me on 100mg of zoloft but that made things worst. so i went to another dr and he put me on effexor xr-75mg and risperdal. well the effexor made my blood pressure go up. so i went to another dr and he put me on lexapro and seroquel. the lexaspro seems to be working but i would hear things. the risperdal mad e me have nightmare. so i was put on seroquel. i was at first scared to take it but i took it last night and i like it but it made so tired in the morning but the voices have decreased. i also have social anxiety is there another med i can take with seroquel to make me feel happy all the time my son lives with my parents. i am able to control the voices. i love my son so much. please give some advice
Posted by rjlockhart98 on October 9, 2005, at 18:44:18
In reply to please read what should i do, posted by chand2407 on October 9, 2005, at 17:50:57
I have had the depths of fear of losing my mind. I have panic attacks if just one abnormal throught will come. Run to a doctor and get THORAZINE!
Anyways, it is very good of you that you still love your sons. That is very moral. I understand that the circumstances.
Have you ever taken Zyprexa before, it comes 5, 10, 15, 20mg Tablets. I take 2.5mg for mood stablizer. Ask your doctor about it. It will have less side effects than Risperdal. If the Seroquel helps stay with.
Have you ever had a psychotic thought? i am curious becuase i have always had a phobia of going insane.
Take Care
Matt M.
Posted by Phillipa on October 9, 2005, at 19:21:57
In reply to Re: please read what should i do, posted by rjlockhart98 on October 9, 2005, at 18:44:18
I think I answered your Thread above. I would call the pdoc now and tell him your thoughts. It's very important for you to do this. If hes not available crisis line or ER. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 12:46:53
In reply to please read what should i do, posted by chand2407 on October 9, 2005, at 17:50:57
Dear C,
Phentermine can cause hallucinations as a side effect.
~ed
Posted by chand2407 on October 10, 2005, at 17:03:12
In reply to Re: please read what should i do » chand2407, posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 12:46:53
i know the phentermine is what caused me to hear voices. i know it. i hate that dam weight dr.
Posted by crazy teresa on October 11, 2005, at 20:53:28
In reply to please read what should i do, posted by chand2407 on October 9, 2005, at 17:50:57
Why do you change doctors each time a med doesn't work? Perhaps staying with the same one would be more effective? Just a thought.
Posted by chand2407 on October 12, 2005, at 23:04:48
i am taking 100mg of seroquel and i sleep all day. i have in the past taken zoloft, celexa, effexor and lexapro. the zoloft was fine at 50mg and then it stopped working, celexa made me gain weight, effexor made my blood pressure go up and lexapro made me want to do daring things it calmed my anxiety but i was real grouchy. im going to the doc and i need a good med for anxiety and depression. i cant take real high doses. any suggestions. can the seroquel make you hear things
Posted by Maxime on October 13, 2005, at 0:39:19
In reply to please read what should i do, posted by chand2407 on October 12, 2005, at 23:04:48
Maybe you just need a lower dosage of Seroquel. If depression is a problem Risperdal can help.
Maxime
> i am taking 100mg of seroquel and i sleep all day. i have in the past taken zoloft, celexa, effexor and lexapro. the zoloft was fine at 50mg and then it stopped working, celexa made me gain weight, effexor made my blood pressure go up and lexapro made me want to do daring things it calmed my anxiety but i was real grouchy. im going to the doc and i need a good med for anxiety and depression. i cant take real high doses. any suggestions. can the seroquel make you hear things
Posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 16:48:42
im thinking about switching from lexapro to an anxiety and depression pill together. i take seroquel 100mg but it makes me so sleepy. is klonipin a good med. i ihave taken zoloft, celexa, effexor and have not had any good effects with these. i cannot take real high dosages of ssri's any suggestioins
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on October 13, 2005, at 18:23:28
In reply to please read, posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 16:48:42
Have you tried any of the Tricyclic Antidepressants? I found that desipramine cut my anxiety significantly. However, I should say that I've only taken it in combo w/ an SSRI (lexapro).
Are you hoping to stop the seroquel? Do you have any psychotic symptoms, or do you just take it to help w/ anxiety?
Best,
EE
Posted by RobertDavid on October 13, 2005, at 22:49:49
In reply to please read, posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 16:48:42
klonopin worked good for my anxiety. people seem to take doses from .5 up to 3mgs a day. i took it once a day at night, some take it in split doses. klonopin is great for anxiety, but if you have depression you will probably need to find the right anti depressant to take with it. it's one the most affective meds for anxiety. the other med that works for both anxiety and depression is Nardil. many docs stay away from it because they don't know how to perscribe it. if you look at the posts you can get a lot of ino on it if you're currious. ive never tried it, but have thought about it real hard.
Posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 22:57:20
In reply to please read, posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 16:48:42
i have thoughts of hurting my youngest son just him only but i able to control it. i love him so much he lives with my parents. i need to know what to take for this. i am taking lexapro but it makes me moody. any suggestions on what to take
Posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 22:58:03
In reply to Re: please read » chand2407, posted by Emily Elizabeth on October 13, 2005, at 18:23:28
yes i have those symptoms with anxiety
Posted by RobertDavid on October 13, 2005, at 23:02:48
In reply to Re: please read, posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 22:58:03
perhaps you could try a mood stabilizer that also works has anti anxiety/anti depressant properties. i'm trying Lyrica now, but to soon to see how affective it is. i can feel it stabilizing my mood though. sounds like that might be of help to you.
Posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 23:04:28
i really need to know what to take for psychotic thoughts, depression, and anxiety. i have taken risperdal 1mg, seroquel 100mg, celexa,20mg, zoloft 50mg, and effexor 75mg. the celexa worked but it made me lots of weight, the effexor made my blood pressure go up, the lexapro made me moody. the risperdal made me wake up with a headache and seroquel made me sleep all day. antipressant and anxiety pills i cannot take large doses. any recommendations
Posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 23:29:53
i am really scared of what meds to take because of 2002 i went to a weight dr and he gave me phentermine and i told him i was taking paxil. the two meds did not mix i started having thoughts of hurting my youngest son. i want to know can i take seroquel, klonopin, and another antidepressant together. any suggestions on what good meds that is used good together. i cannot take very high does of anxiety and depressant meds.
Posted by chand2407 on October 14, 2005, at 0:17:50
In reply to please read on what to take, posted by chand2407 on October 13, 2005, at 23:29:53
i like seroquel, i also like the lexapro but it made my mood worse. i want something to calm my mood down and also help with anxiety and depression at the same time. do u suggest i take klonipin, seroquel and what is would agree with these two meds
Posted by SLS on October 14, 2005, at 11:32:26
In reply to Re: please read on what to take, posted by chand2407 on October 14, 2005, at 0:17:50
> i like seroquel, i also like the lexapro but it made my mood worse. i want something to calm my mood down and also help with anxiety and depression at the same time. do u suggest i take klonipin, seroquel and what is would agree with these two meds
What are you being treated for?
Have you tried Effexor? It is a drug that is known to treat both depression and anxiety disorders at the same time. You might not need the Klonopin after you respond to it.
- Scott
Posted by chand2407 on October 14, 2005, at 13:45:36
In reply to Re: please read on what to take, posted by SLS on October 14, 2005, at 11:32:26
i have tried effexor 37.5mg it worked ok but the 75 made my blood pressure go up. i need something for hearing voices, anxiety, depression. i have taken celexa, zoloft, lexapro, paxil, risperdal, seroquel, effexor xr. i really need someone to tell me a good combo that has a low dosage. i do not respond well to high dosages of anxiety and depression meds
Posted by gardenergirl on October 14, 2005, at 15:50:34
In reply to Re: please read on what to take no good response, posted by chand2407 on October 14, 2005, at 13:45:36
Posted by chand2407 on October 15, 2005, at 10:23:01
i need to know if effexor and seroquel good to to take for depression, anxiety and hearing voices. i have taken zoloft, effexor, celexa, lexapro, seroquel and risperdal in the past. the effexor was good but when i went to 75 mg it made my bp go up so i am sticking with 37.5 now and taking seroquel to see how that goes. im thinking about switching to klonopin for anxiety. but what is a good med for depression and hearing voices. i need to input please. i also have diabetes and i take hydrocodone for toothaches. someone please go in depth and explain what i need.
Posted by SLS on October 15, 2005, at 11:14:26
In reply to please please please respond, posted by chand2407 on October 15, 2005, at 10:23:01
> i need to know if effexor and seroquel good to to take for depression, anxiety and hearing voices.
Yes. This combination of drugs is one that might work well for you. However, you might have to change the Effexor for another drug for the blood pressure.
Is your diagnosis "psychotic depression"?
Nortriptyline + Seroquel might work.
Wellbutrin + Seroquel might work.
- Scott
------------------------------------------> i have taken zoloft, effexor, celexa, lexapro, seroquel and risperdal in the past. the effexor was good but when i went to 75 mg it made my bp go up so i am sticking with 37.5 now and taking seroquel to see how that goes. im thinking about switching to klonopin for anxiety. but what is a good med for depression and hearing voices. i need to input please. i also have diabetes and i take hydrocodone for toothaches. someone please go in depth and explain what i need.
Posted by chand2407 on October 15, 2005, at 20:11:49
In reply to Re: please please please respond » chand2407, posted by SLS on October 15, 2005, at 11:14:26
i was told i had depression and visual hallucinations. well let me tell you in 2002 i went to a weight dr and he gave me phentermine and paxil. i told him i was taking paxil. those two meds had a bad,horrible effect it made me have thoughts of hurting my youngest son. i love him so much. i am able to control the thoughts. he lives with my parents. i pray about it. i took the effexor xr and seroquel and its helping a little i dont hear the voices as much. next time i go to my doc i will suggest those two meds. so what do u think by what i have said so far. i need some input thanks
Posted by Racer on October 15, 2005, at 21:31:31
In reply to Re: please please please respond SLS, posted by chand2407 on October 15, 2005, at 20:11:49
This isn't so much about the medications, which someone else here knows more about, but just about getting quicker and more helpful responses: if you put something about your question in the subject line, it's easier for people here to know whether they have anything to offer or not, so there's more chance of people reading and answering.
I hope that helps.
Posted by Camille Dumont on October 16, 2005, at 12:34:38
In reply to Re: please please please respond SLS, posted by chand2407 on October 15, 2005, at 20:11:49
You say that you have visual hallucinations but you mention hearing voices. Do you have both?
I'm not sure to which degree I can help as I only have visual hallucinations with the depression.
Back when I was still determined to kill the hallucinations I took Effexor (300mg) and Seroquel (50 or 100mg ... can't remember). It was great to make me much calmer and made me sleep all the time. It also had the nice side effect of making me lose weight and removed all the visual stuff. But in the end it was too sedating for me and I stopped.
I've since learned to live with the visual stuff.
But just because it didn't work out for me doesn't mean that it won't work for you. I was initially diagnosed with chronic major depression with psychotic features. Turns out that yes I'm depressed but I have schizoid pd and never was psychotic ... hence why all the APs were so sedating on me. I think auditory hallucinations tend to be a stronger indicator of psychosis than visual ones.
If your diagnosis is accurate it might work well for you. It's really hard for others to help you because nobody has the exact same situation / body / diagnosis / medical conditions.
Take care.
> i was told i had depression and visual hallucinations. well let me tell you in 2002 i went to a weight dr and he gave me phentermine and paxil. i told him i was taking paxil. those two meds had a bad,horrible effect it made me have thoughts of hurting my youngest son. i love him so much. i am able to control the thoughts. he lives with my parents. i pray about it. i took the effexor xr and seroquel and its helping a little i dont hear the voices as much. next time i go to my doc i will suggest those two meds. so what do u think by what i have said so far. i need some input thanks
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