i see my doc tomorrow for my meds. i take 1800 mg of lithium and 150 mg of effexor and 2 mg of xanax..they have worked a little but i still have mania and panic atacks. is it bad if i ask my doc for new meds and that i may need my xanaxes upped a little because they are the only thing that calms me down?
2006-07-13 17:56:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Tell your doctor exactly how you feel and what you think you may need. Hold nothing back and if he/she doesn't prescribe or advise you what you feel is correct then tell them.
You are the patient, you know what you may or may not need. Be open and honest.
I deal with mental health issues eveeryday and wish people would put forth the effort and tell their (or our) Dr.s what is making them better or slowing them down. The Medical field aint getting it right all of the time and any help they get can only help you out.
God luck and Godspeed
2006-07-13 18:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mike B 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Some time ago you had a psychotic experience that allows the base of the brain to cross up associations now and cause panic. The depression you have is still the driving force for manic feelings. New drugs are here but I haven't read anyone on here saying they work. The meds are for containing the disorder and reducing confusion for the time being. Good luck as you go through the routines tomorrow
2006-07-14 01:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all ive been on lithium before you need to get off of that because it does more harm to your body than good it can kill you fast the effexor didnt work for me and ive never had xanaxs. i take paxil and seroquil and lamictal for panic attacks and mania, they help me a lot it sounds like your meds aint working talk to her about trying something else.
2006-07-14 01:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by babygurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are all things you need to communicate with your doc. Express to him how you feel and what you feel your needs are. The first time out is always a gamble until you find the exact fit.
You've got quite a cocktail (I do too), so your doc should listen to you and adjust your rx's according, keeping with health guidelines of course.
2006-07-14 01:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by sollflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. He might not do it though. Just tell him how you are feeling, and ask him when it is going to start helping. Tell him it helps a little, but you are still having those panicky feelings. He will probably either up the dose, or try you on something different.
2006-07-14 01:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the meds your on are not doing what they were prescribed to do then ask your Dr. if he can change your medication. You must have a high tolerance for the drugs so try something new.
2006-07-14 01:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by mystic_rage879 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2mg xanax is the smallest dose available, docs usually start there.. REMEMBER: you are your primary care giver, and you care more for your wellness than anyone you know, cept maybe your mom. Bring all your concerns to your doc, and be very sure he understands, He is only human but he is humane.. Bipolar sucks don't it...
2006-07-14 01:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him..it wont hurt to tell or ask him.....he will give you his opinion.....i had the same prob....i couldnt go out to eat cuz i thought that everyone was watching me...i would throw up and sweat and pass out....i was put on prozac and im cured i dont have any of the symptoms now.....prozac is good but it has side effects....look into it and ask...if you dont like it you have to be taken off of it slowly or else you will have a problem....just ask.....wanna talk about it email me...babyxdollx666@yahoo.com
2006-07-14 01:02:54 · answer #8 · answered by byrdie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok to ask but they need your input to help you the doc. might disagree or not but talk to the doc!!!
2006-07-14 01:01:27 · answer #9 · answered by lcayote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GABA_receptor
2006-07-14 01:12:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋