Posted by Crazy Horse on June 29, 2006, at 12:07:43
In reply to Re: 2 docs - different meds!? » TrishP, posted by MidnightBlue on June 28, 2006, at 15:40:34
> I would definitely go with the Pdoc! Yes, you might want to switch to a different BC pill, but I would even run that by the pdoc! The Prozac did nothing for my daughter for PMDD.
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> > I am so frustrated. I saw my OB/GYN and he said I could switch to different bc pills. He also wants me to take Sarafem (Prozac 20mg) during the 7-10 days I have bad PMDD every month. I told him I had taken Effexor in the past and it worked well for me, but he said to try the Prozac first. He said it would help with the bloating and pain.
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> > My shrink knows I could get manic on SSRIs and she says go back to what we know works which is Effexor. She also swtiched the Wellbutrin (since it makes me irritable) to Provigil to counteract the sleepines of the Effexor.
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> > Who am I supposed to believe?!
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No Brainer (for me anyway) the pdoc "should" know a lot more than the GP in this particular area. Go with the Pdoc's advice.Monte
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