medications

Hello scriffles nice to meet u. Some people withdrawel from meds differently than others. However if u think that it warrents attention from your doctor let him or her know exactly whats happening. I too take 100mgs of Zoloft and 0.5 of klonopin four times daily not sure what that's equlavant too but i too have been on different meds serequeol was one of them i dropped that one myself. I was only taking 2 klonopin a day and was increased a while ago i have been on meds for almost 2 years and still have ups and downs, and the odd racing heart thing too it sucks, i currently am in alot of pain and that is what gets me upset sometimes but i try one day at a time sometimes that helps and deep breathing, have u tried counselling that aslo may be helpful. Anyway keep in touch and remember about the doc that is what they are there for is to help u. talk later Twiggy2

Hi There!

   Thanks for your response!!!

  Sure, of course I will go by his prescription. I guess as a patient one does not know if a dose is a high dose or possible symptoms until you talk about it.  I think different doctors in certain parts of thecountry or in the city and I live in a small city, kind of do the same thing and that is why I wanted feedback to educate myself.  I did not know that about valium. My doctor is always open to my thoughts on meds etc.

  yes, you are correct 8mg was too high,  he said that was the most I could take in 24 hours, so he said sometimes take 6mg at night and 2mg day.

I think it was stopped completely at 4mg and oh the partner said, oh yes that is what is causing the heebe jeebies and she said you can hve seizures is a risk and I had to take cogentin which calmed the hebbe jeebes for 3 days only.  I have never taken cogentin and it is not for my diagnosis just to help with the symptoms and she put me back on Klonipin 4mg a night.

   It is so hard to come off the meds and makes you wish you had not taken them. I was having a lot of trouble sleeping, getting to sleep. 

   What kind of side effects do you get coming down from neurontin. ? What is ordinarily the usually or say average dose at night time?

   Also, pregablin spelling may be wrong, is that in the same class of neurontin? Does it have any other benefit?

  I live in a very rural state information is helpful as to usually dose and I certainly understand to follow my doctor.     thanks bunches!!

  Holly

 

  

Hi Holly

I am not a prefessional but I will attempt to share some information, ok :)

Klonopin:  The initial dose for adults with panic disorder is 0.25 mg bid. An increase to the target dose for most patients of 1 mg/day may be made after 3 days. The recommended dose of 1 mg/day is based on the results from a fixed dose study in which the optimal effect was seen at 1 mg/day. Higher doses of 2, 3 and 4 mg/day in that study were less effective than the 1 mg/day dose and were associated with more adverse effects. Nevertheless, it is possible that some individual patients may benefit from doses of up to a maximum dose of 4 mg/day, and in those instances, the dose may be increased in increments of 0.125 to 0.25 mg bid every 3 days until panic disorder is controlled or until side effects make further increases undesired. To reduce the inconvenience of somnolence, administration of one dose at bedtime may be desirable. ^{Reference: PDR 7th Edition}

Here is the site for withdrawal from benzos.  I printed out the info and gave it to my physician and she researched it and agreed to using the schedule.  It is just my experience.  http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzsched.htm

Neurontin not a drug  I have alot of info on as I was prescribed this med and the MD accidentally dosed me mg per mg with my previous med. I ended up in hospital with a panic attack, low postassium and IV Ativan as the overdose caused severe reaction, so this med is now listed as an allergy for me.

I know of a friend with a  depressive disorder  that was taking a dose of 1,800 mg/day. It resulted in remission of her  depressive mood.

Lyrica / Pregabalin FDA Approval to Treat Fibromyalgia. Clinical studies in over 1,200 patients with generalised anxiety disorder suggest that Lyrica (pregabalin) will be effective for this disabling disorder. ^{Reference:  Pfizer}

Hope this is some help to you. Take care and keep posting.  Gentle Hugs.

 

Thanks a bunch for the site ! That is very useful!

That is awful about the neurontin and sure was scarey for you. I discovered that the neurontin dose was high only because I called a center at Duke and someone there said it was high, a therapist. I did not know it was high dose but I do not live near Duke and in this area that is the dosage that is common. kind of interesting.

 I did not know that clonipin was the equivlent to valium in the dosages. I am glad I am at 3mg.! That was so helpful. When I saw a nuerologist and he ordered an mri since claustraphobic he said I'll give you something. I said I am already on something, he was like 4mg that is alot. I said it used to be 6mg at bed time! He said 4mg is still a lot and he let my shrink order the meds.

The problem is that you develop a physical dependence and you just have to go higher to get relief.

So, I of course, always talk to him about things and he is wonderful and knows his stuff. It is nice to hear from others that take it and their experiences since meds these days is a part of treatment of depression and can affect your depression.

So thank you very much...

Wen, my shrink is helping me taper my meds, it is nice to hear and learn from others your experiences and feelings since compliance is very important. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia too. Do you take pain medicine for the fibro? Have you ever tried seroquel. It is very sedating and I did not like it for awhile but it does help. That is the one I am working on, w/ my shrink as well to lower the dose and I am toggling between 200 to 250 to max of 300mg at night only.

I always feel so emotionally at night, it seems to hit me the hardest, then. I cry so often at bedtime and I have tried everything, tapes, tv, cd's eye mask everything!

That is why I am on the dosages I am on. Does anyone feel the same way and how can I cope with feelings of sadness at night. What helps others? Any tips or insight to anything is appreciated.

Holly

Twiggy
Thanks for your input. I need to find out how long I have been on seroquel. I don't know I think 3 yrs.? Don't know. I will have to ask him. I too was on zoloft 150mgs/day dropped to 50mg. I am going for 3mg klonipin tonight. Seroquel 200mg. I think my psychiatrist will be happy if I can do this for the weekend, he wants it lowered 200 to 250 w/ goal till able to 200mg.
Kind of funny, now possible MS the meds could be causing some of symptoms it and trying to come down as fast and safe. When going on seroquel I think a lot of psychiatrists put people on high doses since that is what the page insert said. I have read horrible stories of stopping cold turkey and I don't want him to do that with me. he did that once before and I cried all weekend and extremely anxious all over legs and arms. Stayed in bed till I called him the following day. At that time they thought there was no side effects of stopping seroquel cold turkey.
So I know I can do it , it is just kind anxiety causing.
Thanks everyone for talking to me. I did have a great inability to sleep. that is why he prescribed the seroquel.

Hi there - sorry for the delayed response.  Actually the Neurontin is for the pain from the Fibromyalgia.  I also take Flexeril at night because my muscles spasm so bad, I also take Ambien CR because I can't sleep.  This is is because of the Fibromyalgia.  I've had problems for the last 20 years or so, but it wasn't until about 5 years that I was actually diagnosed with it.  The Neurontin has been gradually increased over the years and my doctor has already told me that she won't go any higher.  So if I get to a point of needing something more for pain, we will try something else.

 

The Seroquel is for pain?

 

Wen

Holly

I am glad you are working with your doc on this .........we are definetily a support group but as you know we are not docs and cannot give that type of input ........

I wish you all the best and do hope you will STAY with us and get the support you deserve

LYN

Dan,

Your Welcome.  Always glad when I can be helpful.

Take Care