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Posted 5/5/2015 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have been suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, and depression for over a year now. It all started when I delivered my baby girl when I was only four months pregnant. At first the attacks would come every now and then but now they are much more frequent. I don't enjoy life anymore. I finally decided to talk to my doctor. I didn't want to be put on medications because of all the horror stories I heard. But I knew I needed something because I was tired of suffering. I have been prescribed 10mg Paxil, 25 mg Vistaril, 10mg Inderal. The Klonopin was prescribed when I had a major panic attack and ended up at the hospital for two days. It's strength is 10mg. The Inderal I don't take because it made me throw up. I have only been taking half the Paxil each day. Don't really take the Vistaril because it makes me really groggy. I take half a Klonopin at night and if I get antsy at work. I don't know if any of what I'm doing is working yet. I just feel like I'm taking a bunch of pills. I still have racing thoughts and anxiety. I just want to feel like myself again. The other day i just bursted or crying fit no reason. Today, I'm irritable and don't want to talk to anyone. It's only been about a month since I started. Anyone have experience with these meds? Any suggestions? I follow up with my doc in two weeks.
Posted 5/5/2015 10:39 PM (GMT 0)
I was once given Inderal for BP, it totally flat lined my emotions, i think we are all enough different that
some things will be different, but i would not touch it again.

The last ten years I worked I had to have xanax as needed, not a lot but it was the only thing that would
stop a panic attack dead in its tracks, most of the time i was able to make it through the day but if it got
too bad i would take a half, and i was still able to do my job, most of the time i could wait until bed time
to take the other half. Keep fighting you will beat this yet, yes mam i have been there and done that, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 5/5/2015 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your response Larry. My doctor hasn't prescribed xanax. I doubt he will since I'm taking the Klonopin. I hear all these great things about xanax though.
Posted 5/5/2015 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the Healing Well anxiety forum MMII1987!! I'm happy you found us, this is an awesome community that cares and above all else understands what you are going thru with anxiety.

How about starting to take the whole 25mg of paxil? Have you given that any thought, as half a dose, 12.5mg is a pretty small dose and might not be enough. It does take a good 6 to 8 weeks to reach full potential to see if it is of any benifit so stick with it and think about upping the dose, of course after you talk to your doctor.

You might also want to talk to your doctor about replacing the klonopin with xanax, if the klonopin isn't working for you.

Are you doing any therapy, or have you in the past? I highly recommend the combo of meds with therapy, both CBT and Mindfulness therapies help people with anxiety. Check out the top thread on the forum for self help links and other info on anxiety including a list of physical symptoms that anxiety can cause.

Keep posting and we will walk this journey with you, you are on your way to becoming better just need to get some tools in your belt to work with. :) Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Posted 5/6/2015 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you AngelLisa. I'm on 10mg Paxil. I'm only taking half of that. You think I should go ahead and take the full dose? I get so nauseous. I'm trying to get thru the nauseousness because I figured I'd I can deal with that a free weeks, relief will be around the corner. I do see a therapist every other week. It helps some. Just gotta get these meds right and I think I'll be ok. I'm so glad I found the forum. It's comforting when you find someone that had been thru or is going thru the same thing. My family isn't a big help because the feel like I'm being irrational and like I'm overreacting and being a baby. But this anxiety and depression is a real thing. I would never wish it on anyone. It keeps me from working and from tagging care of my family. I will be using this forum more often though as an outlet.
Posted 5/6/2015 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
I'm happy you are liking it here, it really is a great place and the longer your around the more people will start feeling like your long lost family, lol. I'm sorry your family isn't much support, you will for sure find alot of support here. :)

So you are taking half of a 10mg, so you are taking 5mg? That really is a low dose and if you don't think it is working after a month taking it, then Yes I would start taking the whole 10mg. You might have a few side effects but they should only last a week or two at the most, then give it a good 6 weeks to reach it's full potential and you'll know if it is working or not. I really hope it helps, but sometimes the first AD we try isn't the right one and we have to try something else, but I'm wishing the best out come on the paxil.
Posted 5/6/2015 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Yes.. I score the Paxil in half on take half a day. I'm noticing though that I get irritable half way through the day. The only reason I was taking half was so my body could get used to it first before taking the full dose. Before Paxil, my doc tried Lexapro. I took a full dose of that and ended up in the hospital. I felt like I was going insane. I couldn't function or anything. So that's my reasoning for halving the Paxil for now.
Posted 5/6/2015 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
take the vistoril before bed. get off the klonipin asap before you get addicted. at the least use it for emergencys only
Posted 5/6/2015 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
I noticed the vistaril does put me to sleep but it takes me a long time in the morning to get myself together. Can you take Vistaril and Klonopin together or is it one or the other?
Posted 5/6/2015 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MMII,

You have been advised well...so I am just going to add my welcome and the link for our Resources. The self help suggestions there can really make a difference in how you feel if practiced daily.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206



Keep up the faith that with continued use of your meds, getting into some therapy...and using coping skills...things can and will get better.:)

We are here for your support anytime, so keep posting with us!

Scaredy Cat

Posted 5/6/2015 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
Regarding the benzo and the antihistamine...

I would say no, they shouldn't be taken together as this would create a double sedative effect...

...but check with your prescribing doctor, or even your pharmacist to be certain.

S.C.
Posted 5/6/2015 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
...and in regards to the above post it is not everyone's experience that they become addicted or dependent on a benzodiazepine.

That statement is a personal opinion, and while certainly respected...it is ultimately your choice whether or not to continue your prescribed Rx's.

When taken carefully, and as your doctor prescribed, it can be a very helpful med...especially if it allows you to take other positive steps such as seeking therapy or being able to practice your self-help coping skills.

S.C.
Posted 5/6/2015 5:28 AM (GMT 0)
Amen! Scaredy Cat, Amen!
Posted 5/6/2015 11:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all :)
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