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Posted by jnew12 on November 4, 2008, at 1:00:45
I just changed my meds up, before I was just taking buprenorphine, lyrica, and a benzo once in a while. But, I changed it up, instead of taking valium, I have a script for klonopin 1mg, and xanax 1mg, a day. Now, though I added Nardil,I have been taking it for about a month. At first I was fine, but now I am a little sedated, and have a hard time concentrating in school, I thought about going off nardil, and giving adderal a try I have some left, I mixed it with Nardil at first, but now I know it's a NO, NO, and I don't mix Nardil with adderal anymore. But because of my complications in school, my memory and concentration problems I feel like I should get off Nardil because I feel like I might have inatentive ADD..and the meds might be making it worse.
But, I have real bad social anxiety, and depression and I think that is number one on my list to do.
I also have Hep C, and they said in order to get treatment I need to get my psychatric problems under ocntrol, so this is why I take this medication.
Daily I take
buprenorphine 8-16mg everday
lyrica 200-600mg as need
Nardil 60 mg a day, split in two dose one in morning one in night
Klonopin 1mg, as needed
Xanax 1mg, as needI am also scripted
Adderal Xr- For add
Marinol (synthetic marijuana) because I have problem callled Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
and valium 10mgI don't take any of the above that I was scripted now.
But, I am also scripted Zofran, for nausea I only have like 15 because they are very expensive
Can I take this if needed?I just want to know if this is a bit overkill or am I heading in the right direction, you know?
My goal is to be able to get out the house more, and maybe find a job, and be able to speak up in class without fear and anxiety. I also need to get though a speech class, which is going to be horrid! I already fail one once.
Sorry for the rant, I am just trying to get my thoughts together, and like I said, head in the right direction. Thank
Posted by jnew12 on November 4, 2008, at 1:45:49
In reply to My med list...Help.. Contradictons?, posted by jnew12 on November 4, 2008, at 1:00:45
Is antihistamines, like benadryl, unisom, and atarax (vistiral) or phenegran ok to mix with MAOIS. I am having a hard time sleeping probably because of this Nardil, and I want something to knock me out, tomorow is election day and I don't want to miss it due to insomia..
OBOMA
BIDEN 08!!!
Posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2008, at 12:16:25
In reply to My med list...Help.. Contradictons?, posted by jnew12 on November 4, 2008, at 1:00:45
You need to be treated for the hep C forgot what was decided on other thread can you refresh my memory? Phillipa
Posted by Questionmark on November 5, 2008, at 12:22:18
In reply to Quick Question- MAOIs and ANTIHISTAMINS, posted by jnew12 on November 4, 2008, at 1:45:49
It depends on whether or not they also have serotonergic or adrenergic properties or not. I remember reading some time ago that diphenhydramine (which is the active in benadryl and unisom) has some serotonin reuptake inhibiting activity (how much I don't know), which if true would necessitate significant caution in using with an MAOI. Other antihistamines I'm not sure it just depends.
> Is antihistamines, like benadryl, unisom, and atarax (vistiral) or phenegran ok to mix with MAOIS. I am having a hard time sleeping probably because of this Nardil, and I want something to knock me out, tomorow is election day and I don't want to miss it due to insomia..
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> OBOMA
> BIDEN 08!!!
Posted by JadeKelly on November 8, 2008, at 23:33:12
In reply to My med list...Help.. Contradictons?, posted by jnew12 on November 4, 2008, at 1:00:45
Hi Jnew,
Didn't we all talk about adding stims, I thought Questionmark said no Adderall and you were going to add Ritalin (small amt?) What happened when you added Adderall (be honest now). Also, doesn't Nardil have antianxiety properties? Could you taper off the benzos and see how tired? Maybe then, add small amt ritalin if doc says ok? Don't know if contraindicated with your other meds.
Also, its my understanding, check with pharm/doc, that some antihistimines are ok, SOME NOT!! Seems Nardil treats the kind of symptoms you have, except hear of fatigue in beginning. Are you getting any response at all? How long on it now? Could very well be that meds you are taking are holding back response to Nardil. That happened to me on Parnate so I know possible. I was getting great response,11 days, then added med for high BP and it was gone just like that!
Btw-don't know many who liked speech class, just practice a lot in front of family, friends, the mirror, whatever! I found when I was prepared, I did great, when I wasn't, well-not so much. Good luck with all and post back with answers if you can.
~jade
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