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Old 10-12-2009, 01:37 PM
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Red face Kind of scared, of seizures?

OK, so I am on.. a few medicines that are contradicted or have warnings about.

Also, my doctor has increased my dose to the Norco dosage brand, so here is the current medication I take together, every morning that I'm worried about:

Hydrocodone/APAP (Norco) 7.5/325 x2-3 PO Q6h For Pain. (started this yesterday)

Budeprion XL (generic Wellbutrin XL) 450 MG XL PO Q24h For Major Depression. (also new, starting this tommorrow or next day) Dose raised from 300 MG XL.

I read that these medications, opiates and Wellbutrin type stimulant, will DECREASE the seizure threshold. Also I read that benzodiazepines. Which Ativan (Lorazepam), I take as needed every 6 hours 1MG, but only take it maybe once or twice a day, not every 6 hours.

Major question: Will all these changes in medication, and upping the dosage on the Norco and Wellbutrin, I've been taking for a long time, cause a SEIZURE?

I read these ALL lower the seizure threshold dramatically. I'm kinda scared about, kind of not, because I'm very opioid tolerant, and getting tolerant to the Wellbutrin, as well. My doctor increased the Wellbutrin to try to counteract the sedation side effects this Norco gives me now.

Help appreciated, and or opinions. Thank you.

Brandon
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Old 10-12-2009, 04:00 PM
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Brandon ..... your meds are being prescribed in a manner where you should safe. The Norco dose is a little high but your dr should know your condition and history. As long as the meds are RXd by your dr you should be okay. I wouldn't be concerned about a seizure unless you have some type of seizure history we don't know about. God bless.
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