Comments on: Mixing Some Antidepressants and Migraine Drugs May Cause Lethal Serotonin Syndrome http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome One of the Web's Oldest Personal Mental Health Sites [Est. 1998] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:49:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Audra http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177288 Audra Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:49:13 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177288 Last night I had a freak out, the worst panic attack of my life. Sweating, shivering, muscle twitching, and unsettled feeling throughout my body, Especially in my neck and my toes and fingertips. It was restless leg syndrome time ten, I also had rapid heartbeat, I thought I was going to fall over, walking was hard because my legs were shaky. After reading some articles, I am convinced I experienced Serotonin Syndrome, What do I do now? Is this something I see a doctor for? Do I need immediate help? Last night I had a freak out, the worst panic attack of my life. Sweating, shivering, muscle twitching, and unsettled feeling throughout my body, Especially in my neck and my toes and fingertips. It was restless leg syndrome time ten, I also had rapid heartbeat, I thought I was going to fall over, walking was hard because my legs were shaky. After reading some articles, I am convinced I experienced Serotonin Syndrome, What do I do now? Is this something I see a doctor for? Do I need immediate help?

]]> By: Terry http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177286 Terry Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:35:20 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177286 Hi Dr. Chin. I'm very concerned for my brother. It is becoming more obvious when we speak that he is suffering from a mental health disorder. The problem is, we no longer live close enough to have a face to face discussion so I can visually see how he is doing. I can only hear his voice, and it's disturbing. Based on our conversations, I feel he does realize he has a mental health issue - certainly has a temper and our last few conversations, the words were slurred. I'm also not sure just how open and communicative he is with his primary care giver. According to my brother he is taken Cipralex (20mg) and 50mg of Seroquel. (He takes Plaquenil for some dertmatoloyg issues and Rx Prilosec for a chronic abdominal issue). Based on his common law wife, the sedation is a major concern as they have a two year old son - he's at home with their son while she works. She has come home a few times to find him sleeping and their child running rampant. The Seroquel I know has to be taken at night due to the sedation - he apparently takes that when he wants and he has missed a dose of Cipralex, and doubled up the next day, which I scorned him for. My concern is, popping pills when he wants too and the occasional drink either is messing him up more, or he just does not really think medication can help. His actions tell me he is being irresponsible and I have reached out to his other half, who confirmed her concerns of his mental state. A: are these two drugs known to have effects on the stability of ones mental health - ie: talking with harmful intentions; suicidal at times B: does the other medications he takes play a role? Thank you in advance. Hi Dr. Chin.
I’m very concerned for my brother. It is becoming more obvious when we speak that he is suffering from a mental health disorder. The problem is, we no longer live close enough to have a face to face discussion so I can visually see how he is doing. I can only hear his voice, and it’s disturbing.

Based on our conversations, I feel he does realize he has a mental health issue – certainly has a temper and our last few conversations, the words were slurred. I’m also not sure just how open and communicative he is with his primary care giver. According to my brother he is taken Cipralex (20mg) and 50mg of Seroquel. (He takes Plaquenil for some dertmatoloyg issues and Rx Prilosec for a chronic abdominal issue).

Based on his common law wife, the sedation is a major concern as they have a two year old son – he’s at home with their son while she works. She has come home a few times to find him sleeping and their child running rampant. The Seroquel I know has to be taken at night due to the sedation – he apparently takes that when he wants and he has missed a dose of Cipralex, and doubled up the next day, which I scorned him for.

My concern is, popping pills when he wants too and the occasional drink either is messing him up more, or he just does not really think medication can help. His actions tell me he is being irresponsible and I have reached out to his other half, who confirmed her concerns of his mental state. A: are these two drugs known to have effects on the stability of ones mental health – ie: talking with harmful intentions; suicidal at times B: does the other medications he takes play a role?

Thank you in advance.

]]> By: lallu lal http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177264 lallu lal Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:35:42 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177264 My dad was on 10mg zyprexa (1-every night) and 10mg laxapro (1 per day) until last year in january (for six months). Due to not having medical insurance and bad financial situation, we had to stop the medication. At that time he was feeling much better until last week. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia. We do have some samples of laxapro 10mg left in stock. is it okay to start taking that medicine (10mg laxapro) after a year or not? I am going to take him to doctor on Monday, but I wanted to know if I can give him the medicine for today and tomorrow. His condition is getting very bad. My dad was on 10mg zyprexa (1-every night) and 10mg laxapro (1 per day) until last year in january (for six months). Due to not having medical insurance and bad financial situation, we had to stop the medication. At that time he was feeling much better until last week. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia. We do have some samples of laxapro 10mg left in stock. is it okay to start taking that medicine (10mg laxapro) after a year or not? I am going to take him to doctor on Monday, but I wanted to know if I can give him the medicine for today and tomorrow. His condition is getting very bad.

]]> By: lisa http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177261 lisa Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:39:58 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177261 after being on 30mgs celexa i was recently put on 3omgs of cymbalta as well. i feel suicidal and hopeless like never before. is it ever gonna get better? help! im loosing it! after being on 30mgs celexa i was recently put on 3omgs of cymbalta as well. i feel suicidal and hopeless like never before. is it ever gonna get better? help! im loosing it!

]]> By: Elaine http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177260 Elaine Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:43 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177260 I am bi-polar (cyclothymia disorder) where my moods change from depression to mania very often. I use to be on Prozac and lamotrigine. This helped my mania but not my depression . Prozac did nothing for me. Now I am on 300 mg Wellbutrin which i take in the morning and it gives me energy which helped me exercise and it reliefed my depression . I am down to 150 mg seroquel XR which I take about 3 hours before going to sleep. It is a psychotic drug that helps me sleep most nights by putting my mine to rest. I occasionally take ativan for anxiety and panic attacks as required. I also have chronic migraines which I take a triptan medication . I have no drug interactions. I have been bi- polar for many years and with this new combination of drugs I have not had suicide thoughts for months. I can now feel more comfortable leaving the house and seeing friends again. I hope this combination works for a long time. This is the best I felt in years. E sleep I am bi-polar (cyclothymia disorder) where my moods change from depression to mania very often. I use to be on Prozac and lamotrigine. This helped my mania but not my depression . Prozac did nothing for me. Now I am on 300 mg Wellbutrin which i take in the morning and it gives me energy which helped me exercise and it reliefed my depression . I am down to 150 mg seroquel XR which I take about 3 hours before going to sleep. It is a psychotic drug that helps me sleep most nights by putting my mine to rest. I occasionally take ativan for anxiety and panic attacks as required. I also have chronic migraines which I take a triptan medication . I have no drug interactions. I have been bi- polar for many years and with this new combination of drugs I have not had suicide thoughts for months. I can now feel more comfortable leaving the house and seeing friends again. I hope this combination works for a long time. This is the best I felt in years.
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]]> By: courtney http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177252 courtney Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:48:31 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177252 Is it ok to mix pain pills with imitrex? Is it ok to mix pain pills with imitrex?

]]> By: Karen http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177251 Karen Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:00:07 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177251 I have been on Celexa for several years along with lorazepam for anxiety. My anxiety has increased quite a bit so my psychiatrist suggested I take Clonazepam during the day as it has a longer half life than lorazepam. The Clonazepam has worked well for the anxiety however when I take it at night I cannot sleep well....am awake every few hours and feel very tired next day. So he then suggested I take the Clonazepam during the day and lorazepam at night (the lorazepam has always helped me get a good nights rest). I'm concerned about taking 2 benzodiazepines. Can you offer any advice on taking clonazepam and lorazepam together? I take the clonazepam in the morning and the lorazepam at night. Thank you I have been on Celexa for several years along with lorazepam for anxiety. My anxiety has increased quite a bit so my psychiatrist suggested I take Clonazepam during the day as it has a longer half life than lorazepam. The Clonazepam has worked well for the anxiety however when I take it at night I cannot sleep well….am awake every few hours and feel very tired next day. So he then suggested I take the Clonazepam during the day and lorazepam at night (the lorazepam has always helped me get a good nights rest). I’m concerned about taking 2 benzodiazepines. Can you offer any advice on taking clonazepam and lorazepam together? I take the clonazepam in the morning and the lorazepam at night.
Thank you

]]> By: S.R.K http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177249 S.R.K Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:18:34 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177249 my name is S.R.K and i and Bipolar1. and severally depressed. i am taking topamax and celexa together, but im not sure they are safe together. my doctor and pharmacist says it is ok, but im not sure. i just dont feel like me. can you tell me what you think? thank you, S.R.K my name is S.R.K and i and Bipolar1. and severally depressed. i am taking topamax and celexa together, but im not sure they are safe together. my doctor and pharmacist says it is ok, but im not sure. i just dont feel like me. can you tell me what you think?
thank you,
S.R.K

]]> By: Rodney http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177227 Rodney Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:33:14 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177227 Hi! I have been dealing with depression/anxiety for awhile. About 4 months ago my dr. put me on doxepin with lithium to augment the doxepin. I was taking 50mg of doxepin and 300mg of lithium and I asked my dr. if it was safe to take natural supplements with it and he said absolutely. Well, about 2 weeks later I was rushed to the hospital with possible serotonin syndrome/neuroleptic malignant syndrome and have been sick ever since. Is there anything that can help my situation? I have some memory problems, sleep problems and my GI tract seems to not be working too well and have pretty severe constipation. Any help would be very welcomed! Hi!
I have been dealing with depression/anxiety for awhile. About 4 months ago my dr. put me on doxepin with lithium to augment the doxepin. I was taking 50mg of doxepin and 300mg of lithium and I asked my dr. if it was safe to take natural supplements with it and he said absolutely. Well, about 2 weeks later I was rushed to the hospital with possible serotonin syndrome/neuroleptic malignant syndrome and have been sick ever since. Is there anything that can help my situation? I have some memory problems, sleep problems and my GI tract seems to not be working too well and have pretty severe constipation. Any help would be very welcomed!

]]> By: FAY http://chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/mixing-some-antidepressants-and-migraine-drugs-may-cause-lethal-serotonin-syndrome#comment-177226 FAY Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:59:38 +0000 http://www.chinspirations.com/mhsourcepage/?p=21#comment-177226 HI,I been taking zanax OOF,I don;t know for how long,1 mg twice a day,.plus my cymbalta 60 mg twice a day,plus my gabbapentin,my lortab,and my elmiron.MY main isssue here is,the DR kept telling me that ,we need to get you off xanax,because it's not made for long term ,only for short term,and he had given me about 4 diffrerent kind of pills,in the last 2 months or so.ever since i weaned myself from the xanax,I have became a MONSTER,and now that I had emailed the doctor's office about my situation that i have became danger to my own family,because of these medicines.he wants to send me to a rehab place.I MEAN,ALL HE HAVE to do is put me back on the xanax..any way,any help i would really appreciate it thank you dr. HI,I been taking zanax OOF,I don;t know for how long,1 mg twice a day,.plus my cymbalta 60 mg twice a day,plus my gabbapentin,my lortab,and my elmiron.MY main isssue here is,the DR kept telling me that ,we need to get you off xanax,because it’s not made for long term ,only for short term,and he had given me about 4 diffrerent kind of pills,in the last 2 months or so.ever since i weaned myself from the xanax,I have became a MONSTER,and now that I had emailed the doctor’s office about my situation that i have became danger to my own family,because of these medicines.he wants to send me to a rehab place.I MEAN,ALL HE HAVE to do is put me back on the xanax..any way,any help i would really appreciate it thank you dr.

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