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Is it safe to discontinue prozasin "cold turkey"? Do prazosin & niacin interact?
Question posted by jvs316 on 24 Feb 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: niacin, prazosin, interaction, post traumatic stress disorder
prescottsmith's answer: An abrupt discontinuation of prazosin can cause a worsening of some symptoms. Dosage, of course, makes a difference, and I am guessing d/c-ing 1 mg abruptly is fine, but not knowing what other health issues you may be dealing with, you should first ...
Fibromyalgia (again!!), anyone with the dreaded fibro have sensitivity to heat?
Question posted by Anonymous on 20 Feb 2012 • 13 answers
Related support groups: fibromyalgia, muscle spasm, pain
prescottsmith's response: Hi Lara~ In addition to what others have said regarding Vitamin D and the possibility of menopause I wanted to add another consideration. I do not know what meds you are on, but I am on many, including some heavy duty pain killers. The use of ...
I too suffer from PTSD and have been both abused and addicted to everything possible for about 47?
Question posted by Anna Farris on 3 Nov 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: nightmares, prazosin, hairy cell leukemia, post traumatic stress disorder, medication, anxiety and stress, ...
prescottsmith's answer: Hi~Your symptoms are similar to mine. Each person responds individually to meds so be sure to take that into consideration. Prazosin was developed for high blood pressure but has been found to be very effective for many people who have PTSD. It may ...
Has anyone experienced any joint problems with Prazosin?
Question posted by Ufu on 10 May 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: nightmares, pain, prazosin, post traumatic stress disorder, swelling, knee
prescottsmith's response: I have been taking Prazosin for almost a year. I started with 1mg and ultimately increased to 3 mg. The doc prescribed it for severe diaphoresis secondary to my pain medications. I have ongoing joint problems, including rheumatoid arthritis but have ...
I am now experiencing problems with my eyes after being on plaquenil for 7 yrs Treatment?
Question posted by marypatsc... on 14 Jan 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: plaquenil, muscle
prescottsmith's answer: I have been on plaquenil for only 2 months but am already experiencing side effects which necessitate going off. Prior to beginning the RX I was required to see an opthamologist for testing and education. Usually careful monitoring precludes ...
I need my friends. No insurance, SSI Disability, and Medicaid?
Question posted by christine... on 11 Nov 2010 • 30 answers
Related support groups: depression, pain, disability, insurance, ms contin, anxiety and stress
prescottsmith's comment: Thank-you for your comment SL, I am just learning, and the feedback is helpful... PS
I need my friends. No insurance, SSI Disability, and Medicaid?
Question posted by christine... on 11 Nov 2010 • 30 answers
Related support groups: depression, pain, disability, insurance, ms contin, anxiety and stress
prescottsmith's response: Dear Christine~ I am relatively new to Drugs.com and was not familiar with your situation. You have had so many loving responses that I went to your profile to try to get to know you a little more. I have been in severe chronic pain for over a ...
I have studied lots about getting off opiates and the options e.g. suboxone?
Question posted by prescotts... on 1 Nov 2010 • 3 answers
Related support groups: suboxone, pain, chronic, opiate, opiate dependence
prescottsmith's comment: Thanks also for your second response. Intellectually I know that until I can find a way to reduce the pain, then I have to use the meds - emotionally I have not been able to accept that. You are right - it does help to connect with those with ...
I have studied lots about getting off opiates and the options e.g. suboxone?
Question posted by prescotts... on 1 Nov 2010 • 3 answers
Related support groups: suboxone, pain, chronic, opiate, opiate dependence
prescottsmith's comment: Thank-you. I will follow up on your suggestions.
I have studied lots about getting off opiates and the options e.g. suboxone?
Question posted by prescotts... on 1 Nov 2010 • 3 answers
Related support groups: suboxone, pain, chronic, opiate, opiate dependence
prescottsmith's comment: Thank you for your kind and informative response. My doses have increased somewhat over the years but very little. I think you struck a note. I think I feel immensely guilty because I cannot manage without the meds. I do take the medicine as ...