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Posted 7/1/2020 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. Any tips for overcoming the anxiety about taking a new medication? I’m always afraid it will make me nauseated and vomit, as I have a sensitive system anyway. I have som other health conditions that require trial and error with the meds, and this is a recurring anxiety that I need to improve on. Thanks for any help!
Posted 7/1/2020 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I can relate as I get anxious starting new medication.

I now don’t read the leaflet that comes in the box as it gives me to much anxiety and I also don’t look up the medication on google for the same reason.

You really do just have to give them a go and see how you get on.

Hibee
Posted 7/1/2020 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Just think how nice it will be to not feel anxiety. You can always stop the medication if it isn't right for you. I know how it is though. It is scary to start a new medication. But just imagine how good it could feel not to worry about anxiety and panic. I wish you the best, and let us know how it goes.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/1/2020 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
And another thought. Right after you take the medication, try to visualize how it's going through your body. Picture it dissolving and causing a wonderful and calming sensation. Hold onto that thought and any other positive thoughts for the next couple of hours. Let us know how you do!
Posted 7/1/2020 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, friends, but this is an RA med! Maybe I will take the first one with a Xanax...
Posted 7/2/2020 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
OH...

Well in that case, I hope that the RA medication works well for you.

Keep hanging in there.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/3/2020 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
I've also read that you can start a new medicine by taking only 1/2 of the pill.

If some hours after taking the first 1/2 and everything is OK, you could consider taking the 2nd half.

By taking only 1/2 of the pill, any bad side effects should be reduced.

By the same token, by taking the first 1/2, in a few hours or more you might also start to see some of the benefits of pill which could encourage you to take the medicine.
Posted 7/3/2020 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hey,
Did you discuss your worries with your doctor? Maybe they can give a bit of advice.
When you start your new medication try not to focus on how you are feeling in your body. Do your best to focus on other things and you may calm yourself.
You can also ask your doctor if the new medication has the same components as your previous one, then it means your body will not react to it.
Posted 7/4/2020 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on a psychiatric medication called Clozaril since 2011. It's the only medication that I've been taking since 2011.

I was a little bit worried about taking the Clozaril at first, as I was afraid that my issues with excessive anxiety would return. Bad anxieties were a real problem for me between 2001-2008.

But after a while, it became clear to me that the Clozaril was working well for me. It still is. I feel happy and calm and have felt that way since going on the Clozaril.
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