I'm prescribed Inderol to help with a side effect I am having with Abilify. It seems to work, but I'm often more tired than usual on both. Is this normal? They also have me on Clonapin as needed.
Paul
2006-09-08 14:59:49 · 9 answers · asked by dunric 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The inderol was prescribed to abate the restlessness and pacing caused by the Abilify.
Paul
2006-09-08 15:05:15 · update #1
did a doctor prescribe the drug? did you ask him/her?
2006-09-08 15:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The side effects of Abilify include most of the above, and:
- Very high fever, rigid muscles, shaking; confusion, sweating, or increased heart rate and blood pressure - which, according to the drug's manufacturer, could be fatal;
- abnormal or uncontrollable movements which, again, according to the manufacturer, could be permanent;
- diabetes or an increase in blood sugar levels which, in some cases, have resulted in coma or death
- impaired judgment, thinking, or motor skills;
- an inability to lower the body's temperature, so you have to make sure you don't overheat or get dehydrated.
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2014-05-05 04:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by Marianne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my migraine headaches as a kid, I was on a huge amount of Inderal (250 mg. slow-release) daily! I finally was weined off of it 5 years ago for good, because I was always tired. For years, I was tired! And when I quit taking it, my energy went back up.
See, Inderal is what is called a beta-blocker. It is primarily used in the treatment of heart problems, high blood pressure regulation and migraine headaches. In your case, I am unaware of the contraindication of Abilify (new drug to me! First time hearing about it!). I do not know how one cancels out the side-effects of the other. I just know Inderal period can make you sleepy because it blocks the beta-receptor waves in the heart; allowing the heart to beat more at ease.
Klonopin can also cause drowsiness, especially with the mix of the medications you are already taking. Be certain when you take your Klonopin, do not drive. Also, do not drink at all any alcholic drinks when on these medications. If you think you are sleepy now, multiply it by 100 when you introduce alcohol. Also, if you drink while taking these medications, your risk for sleepiness increases so much...you can wind up with a case of alcohol poisoning like no tomorrow! Take it from someone who learned the hard way her first year of college! (shyly grins)
I hope something was of help to you. Contact me anytime if you have further questions concerning Inderal.
2006-09-08 22:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Bible Trekker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stop one of the meds, check your blood pressure immediately and get a second opinion.
As an MD, I looked up all the side effects of Abilify in the PDR. Even though Abilify works by blocking serotonin and dopamine and causing less mood changes, it also has an effect on the alpha adrenergic system which controls Heart rate and blood pressure. Apparently- Abilify can block this system which can decrease the heart rate and the blood pressure.
In additon Inderal works by blocking B receptors in the heart.
It was initially developed as blood pressure lowering medication (B- blocker) but recently has been used to decrease the elevated heart rate associated with anxiety and nervousness.
However in combination-- Abilify blocking alpha receptos and Inderol blocking beta receptors will both lead to lowering of blood pressure leading to fatigue . In a addtion Klonopin works as a sedative to reduce anxiey and causing fatigue.
So in conclusion- your MD is combining two medications which lower heart rate with one medication causing fatigue.
No wonder your tired and light-headed.
so I would get your BP checked (can do it at one of those machines at the Pharmacy) and if it is very low (less than 100/70
than I would contact your Dr. about changing meds.
This combination of meds is not one "that your body will get use to."
2006-09-08 22:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by pedidoc43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inderol made me tired because I could not get to sleep while I was taking it. But I didn't feel as if the actual drug itself made me sleepy. Clonapin has a sedative effect. It may be the combination of the three drugs. Ask a pharmacist. I think he or she may be a better source of information than your doctor. If it is a combination of the three, you may have to have your doctor change some of the medications.
I take an antidepressant that made me very tired for the first three months. It did seem to help my depression so I kept taking it and it did get better as time went on.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-08 22:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for your body to feel tired until you get use to the drugs you are one. I know one of the drugs I am on for my migraines makes me extremely forgetful. My Dr. told me, "If your migraines are doing better, can you handle being forgetful?" I am not always sure that is a great trade off, but I would rather be helped and forgetful then dealing with the pain of a migrain.
Good luck with the side effects of your meds. Remember, if they are working, some little things you can put up with.
2006-09-08 22:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you will be tired taking abilify and klonipin the body takes about a week or two to adjust to new meds if you have to be out of the house for any length of time or drive save your meds for at night
2006-09-08 22:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cemistry of the human body is a funny thing not all is quit the same. Be sure to drink a lot of water it may perk you up. Stay away from caffine.
2006-09-08 22:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by tim D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all those medicines will cause you to be tired until your body gets used to it
2006-09-08 22:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by sunshine_gurl32276 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋