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xDarenx

19/08/2015 at 08:26

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@heeler Hi ... I am currently taking 4 psychiatric medications but some only in small amounts . I take 15mg of Mirtazapine , 20mg of fluoxetine , ( both antidepressants ) , 10mg of promethazine (for anxiety and sedation ) and 300mg of pregabalin twice a day ( for anxiety ) , once in the morning and once in the evening . I am very happy , strong and stable , this combination is really helping me a lot .

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19/08/2015 at 19:47

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I have suffered for many years not knowing, traumatic life matters brought it to a head and after evaluation and lots of treatment I take one day at a time.

I find it being honest and open and talking helps, medication does help I take alot but sometimes doesn't always work and I end up changing, still have not got the right combo.

Trail and error at the moment but I am sure help will get it correct in the long run

Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-452 2015-08-19 19:47:00

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20/08/2015 at 12:53

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Hi @stringer , If you do not mind me asking , what medication are you taking currently ? . I can tell you what has worked for me in the past . Maybe I can help you . Best wishes

Daren

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20/08/2015 at 14:58

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I take propanalol 80mg, depakote 1500mg escitalapram 40mg thyroxine 100mg, if I forget or not reminded I am no good

Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-452 2015-08-20 14:58:14

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20/08/2015 at 16:41

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Hi @stringer , I have taken all of those apart from Thyroxine . Propranolol I guess is for the anxiety , I have had Inderal LA capsules and the 40mg tablets ... I had to stop taking them because with my exercise routine I was getting breathless because my heart wasn't beating fast enough . I now take Pregabalin for anxiety , I really think they are great as I get no side effects at all , just no anxiety . If you don't get on with Dapakote there are many other mood stabilisers like Lamotrigine or Tegratol ( carbamazapine ) or Olanzapine . I never got on with Escitalapram , it made me sweat and feel unwell , I get on better with things like Mirtazapine , Amitriptylene , Reboxetine ,Dosulepin , Fluoxetine or Moclobemide ... It is very awkward for your Psychiatrist or GP because of the Thyroxine that you are taking , many things interact with this and I am sure he must have taken that into consideration . If you have been taking your medication for a number of months and you do not feel it is benefiting you , then you must ask for an alternative . The best way to remember to take medication is by putting it into a tupperware box with compartments for each day . Best wishes to you , you are welcome if I can help in any way .

Daren :)

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20/08/2015 at 17:31

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Thanks, Been several years now better most days than not so just tend deal day by day, thanks for replying though

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20/08/2015 at 22:00

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you are welcome

Daren :)

Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-452 2015-08-20 22:00:29

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22/08/2015 at 20:41

Hi i am new to the group been taking antidepressants for 13 years taken many different ones at present i take 150mg steraline and 100mg quietapin for about 3 years recently having a laps. And dont no if i should change my meds at all thanks jodz

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23/08/2015 at 02:26

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Hi @Jodzkhr , Welcome to the site .... I had a bad reaction to Sertraline when I tried that ... do you mean Sertraline ? . A pal of mine was taking Seroquil (Quitiapine) and he changed from that to Abilify (Aripiprazole) and he says he is a lot less lethargic , maybe ask about this when you see your psychiatrist , it may help you . Have you tried things like Mirtazapine , Fluoxetine , Reboxetine , Nortriptylene , Lofepramine , Venlafaxine , Citalipram , Amitriptylene , Imipramine or Trazadone ? ... Always worth trying something different if you don't feel they are helping you to think positively . Are you undergoing any therapy ? .. It's always good to do something useful even if you have had counselling before , doing it again can only help

Daren :-)

Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-452 2015-08-23 02:26:19

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23/08/2015 at 11:28

Hi darren thanks for ur advice yea i did mean sertraline.... I have tried fluoxatine and citalopram but none of the others u have mentioned i have seen pyciatrsits but didnt really feel the last one was helping much so didnt go back i haven had any therepy as such as never been offered it ...i have just the other day self reffered myself back to my to my local mental healtj team so hopefully get some hel

Depression https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-452 2015-08-23 11:28:46

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