Why cant they ever get the meds rite?

17 Feb 2010

First of all I am just curious if the doctor is not helping you why not go to another doctor. Psyche. drugs are a hit or miss, in whether it works for you or not. They (doctors) rely mainly on what they have observed with you and others taking the same drug.
Bottom line I hope you find what you are looking for.

18 Feb 2010

I was diagnosed in 1999 with BiPolar, its been a roller coaster "test" ride of meds. I initially started with Depakote and Neurontin, from Depakote it was changed to Lamictal. I too am taking a chance on another change of anti depressent Prisqu. I take Abien for sleeping... it is by far much better than trazadone in which you are taking. There is no sleep hangover. Lyrica and Lorazapam is what I take for the anxiety disorder. I am suppose to take both of those 3 times a day but, I take 1 each at nite and sometimes 1 in the mornings. Those anxiety meds are very sedating and puts you in Lala land. I cant really function properly while on them but, without taking something the axiety can get worse and I would have panic attacks. I am new to the anxiety and panic disorder treatments. Keep looking up your options on meds, dont 100% rely on what you are told, make sure they are not over loading you and also that you are at the correct level dose that you need to be to keep things functional and stable. Mahalo, Linda

20 Feb 2010

Possibly the depakote at the 1500mg level could be the root. That might have to be fine-tuned because of the inertia caused if it's too high a dose. The trazadone can also do the hangover effect. That seems to be the gbiggest problem with these sleeping/depression meds. Good luck..quite a journey!

20 Feb 2010

hey i just wanted to try and give you a little hope.it takes awhile to find the right one i went through this for years and you are right it is very frustrating but you just have to hang in there till they get it right you will be glad you did when they finally do..whatever you do dont do like i did and self medicate i got a 10 yr opiate addiction for that..also its very important to communicate with your doc and be a part of your treatment plan..also there is alot of great people on this site for support..i really do wish you the best and you are in my prayers