Jan 01 I quit smoking,by end of feb. I was depressed and anxious. Mid March I was totally dead feeling.I went to my doctor .I was given Paxil, with the sentence "If this does not work there are 20more WE CAN TRY". I took my paxil hoping I would not have to try 20 others before I felt better.
I had a reaction the first night I took it. But, wanting to feel better I took it EVERY NIGHT, I could NOT sleep after ONLY THREE days on PAXIL. DAY 3 THRU 6 I grew paranoid that something was going to happen to my family if I slept.WHAT A NIGHTMARE PRAYING TO MAKE IT TO MORNING SO THAT I might have a good reason to be awake and NoRmAl. HA! IT was the worst time of my life and I have even had a few attempts on my life that were easier to face than this drug. I finally decompensated to believing I WAS the THREAT to my FAMILY! I stayed in bed for a few nights awake praying I would NOT hurt my family. After 2 weeks I begged my husband to take me to a hospital. My diagnosis WAS MED induced psychosis.
2006-07-09 17:06:08 · 2 answers · asked by dbzgalaxy 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Some people do get those types of reactions to medications.
What exactly is a "Med induced psychosis?"
I know that when I was put on several medications for Depression my memory isn't the same. I have a very difficult time remember things.
I have attributed it to the Psychiatrist that I had at the time. She put me on Depakote, Zyprexia & Risperdal. HORRIBLE MEDICATIONS TO EVER BE ON!!!
2006-07-09 17:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, BUT IM SORRY THAT HAPPENED TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE
2006-07-10 00:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by CoC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋