Prozac May Soon Have a Generic Brand (washingtonpost.com) By Katrina Hull Associated Press Writer Monday, July 30, 2001; 5:48 PM INDIANAPOLIS
Antecodal evidence in this group is: 1/3 of the people who tried it: Vast improvement 1/3 of the people who tried it: Modest improvement 1/3 of the people who tried it: No effects whatsoever (I am in this last group)
Hey, Yep im in the last group too!! Seeya
Re: singulair… Antecodal evidence in this group is: 1/3 of the people who tried it: Vast improvement 1/3 of the people who tried it: Modest improvement 1/3 of the people who tried it: No effects whatsoever (I am in this last group)
Yep… Side effects seem to be are and limited to aches in joints.
*HOWEVER* anecdotal evidence in this group for both Singulair and Accolate indicates that there is a ***very*** small percentage of people who use one of the two who will end up with some severe side effects/adverse reactions — significant drug-induced depression [which completely reverses once the drug has been stopped] being the primary one; also, there have been reports of severe allergic reactions to Singulair and Accolate [I experienced such with Accolate; and was in the 1/3 of those that Accolate did nothing for (well, until the reaction started, then I got much much worse 
)]. These reactions evidently did not show up or were not reported during the cinical trials… but did start showing up once the drugs were widely released. The FDA is aware of them through their adverse reactions monitoring system, though I am not aware of any warnings or changes in drug inserts to reflect what is now known. However, it must be remembered that these reactions are probably downright RARE. But they can and have happened. SW.
My son has recently been prescribed singulair (montelukast sodium). His Consultant says it is a new form of treatment with varying success rates. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with or about singulair that they could pass on? Thanks. Mike
My son has recently been prescribed singulair (montelukast sodium). His Consultant says it is a new form of treatment with varying success rates. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with or about singulair that they could pass on?
Antecodal evidence in this group is: 1/3 of the people who tried it: Vast improvement 1/3 of the people who tried it: Modest improvement 1/3 of the people who tried it: No effects whatsoever (I am in this last group) Side effects seem to be are and limited to aches in joints. Here is a link to the manufacturer’s website: http://www.singulair.com// More information from a pharmacy info site: http://www.druginfonet.com/pi_mfr/ppi/merck/singulai/singulai.htm "Keep looking below surface appearances. Don’t shrink from doing so (just) because you might not like what you find." General Colin Powell
Maybe your son should try inhalers with a spacer if he is old enough.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello everyone, This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
Acknowledged, I may have made an unwise generalization here. For a child unable to use an MDI/spacer/DPI properly a nebulizer _may_ be necessary. "Generally" people using nebs a lot are using them with bronchodilators; if so this is more appropriately addressed some other way. Cromolyn is a safe alternative and if effective is a good way to go. It also needs multiple daily treatments to be effective; hence your treatment program with the neb. If that program is working for you without serious problems or relapses than on the surface it appears sound. I know people can get kind of touchy on these sites. I don’t contribute often since there is a fair amount of good advice here. My primary point was actually the battery issue and maybe I should have stuck to that. Whenever you give a snippet of advice on an incomplete subject there is the risk of missing some significant information. A full asthma instruction set takes 6+ hours for a patient and myself. Even then I expect most people only get 20-30% of the information, but that’s usually 29% more than they had before and doesn’t include correcting misconceptions. Fritz Merkel – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As a therapeutic aside, if he normally _needs_ 2-3 neb treatments/day he is not being appropriately controlled. This should be looked at first. I suggest you spend some time in this group or look over some of the sites explaining appropriate asthma control. Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/ Well, wait a minute, my son is also on 3 treatments per day. He takes cromolyn sodium. He experienced a side effect with Pulmicort (sleep deprivation) within 3 days of beginning the once-a-day treatment. So his pediatrician took him off of Pulmicort and started him on the cromolyn. The only side effect is the occasional post-nasal drip. Both of these were nebulized, as he’s only 2 years old. I actually prefer the cromolyn, be- cause the Pulmicort’s growth-stunting side effect scares me. If there is a non-steriod once-a-day treatment that’s nebulizable, please tell me. Otherwise, I have to wait until he’s able to use an inhaler, correct? LR This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
I was previously using my albuterol MDI "rescue" inhaler every 4 hours. I now use it about 2 times a week, almost invariably in anticipation of activity. Boyd "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." (Ellen Parr- author)
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sigh, that’s what I get for speaking in generalities… My medical team (MD and PharmD/PhD Physiologist) have come up with a plan which calls for me to use a nebulizer 2X daily with atrovent and albuterol. So you are using atrovent AND albuterol so you don’t have to use your albuterol as much?? Run that by me again. This has been very effective, improving my breathing and reducing my albuterol from every 4 hours to a couple of times a week. Are they incompetent, or don’t you know what you’re talking about? I’m pleased that your breathing is better and you don’t have to use your albuterol as much. Probably to you I don’t know what I’m talking about. Boyd Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/
Fritz, thank you for the comments. LR – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Acknowledged, I may have made an unwise generalization here. For a child unable to use an MDI/spacer/DPI properly a nebulizer _may_ be necessary. "Generally" people using nebs a lot are using them with bronchodilators; if so this is more appropriately addressed some other way. Cromolyn is a safe alternative and if effective is a good way to go. It also needs multiple daily treatments to be effective; hence your treatment program with the neb. If that program is working for you without serious problems or relapses than on the surface it appears sound. I know people can get kind of touchy on these sites. I don’t contribute often since there is a fair amount of good advice here. My primary point was actually the battery issue and maybe I should have stuck to that. Whenever you give a snippet of advice on an incomplete subject there is the risk of missing some significant information. A full asthma instruction set takes 6+ hours for a patient and myself. Even then I expect most people only get 20-30% of the information, but that’s usually 29% more than they had before and doesn’t include correcting misconceptions. Fritz Merkel As a therapeutic aside, if he normally _needs_ 2-3 neb treatments/day he is not being appropriately controlled. This should be looked at first. I suggest you spend some time in this group or look over some of the sites explaining appropriate asthma control. Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/ Well, wait a minute, my son is also on 3 treatments per day. He takes cromolyn sodium. He experienced a side effect with Pulmicort (sleep deprivation) within 3 days of beginning the once-a-day treatment. So his pediatrician took him off of Pulmicort and started him on the cromolyn. The only side effect is the occasional post-nasal drip. Both of these were nebulized, as he’s only 2 years old. I actually prefer the cromolyn, be- cause the Pulmicort’s growth-stunting side effect scares me. If there is a non-steriod once-a-day treatment that’s nebulizable, please tell me. Otherwise, I have to wait until he’s able to use an inhaler, correct? LR This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
My medical team (MD and PharmD/PhD Physiologist) have come up with a plan which calls for me to use a nebulizer 2X daily with atrovent and albuterol. This has been very effective, improving my breathing and reducing my albuterol from every 4 hours to a couple of times a week. Are they incompetent, or don’t you know what you’re talking about? Boyd — "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." (Ellen Parr- author)
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I looked at the site; at $170 it is a pretty low price for a portable USN. A concern would be the rechargeable battery. They tend to be proprietary (not owner replaceable) and very expensive for most of the portables. Compressor driven models usually don’t perform as well as A/C models so they don’t get used while at home and the battery goes bad from neglect. I have no experience with this particular model though. You might take a look at the OMRON, more expensive, some find it fragile (I expect the Medisana is also), but it can use normal AA batteries or rechargeable AA’s for a fraction of the cost. As a therapeutic aside, if he normally _needs_ 2-3 neb treatments/day he is not being appropriately controlled. This should be looked at first. I suggest you spend some time in this group or look over some of the sites explaining appropriate asthma control. Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/ This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
As ever, Boyd, straight for the jugular, more strength to your elbow, sometimes you know, I reckon these medics should talk to the people with the problems and then make practical suggestions, the two consultants whose care I am in for COPD and Ulcerative Colitis always kick off with, well William hows it been for you is A working or B if not lets sort it. Kind Regards Bill
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My medical team (MD and PharmD/PhD Physiologist) have come up with a plan which calls for me to use a nebulizer 2X daily with atrovent and albuterol. This has been very effective, improving my breathing and reducing my albuterol from every 4 hours to a couple of times a week. Are they incompetent, or don’t you know what you’re talking about? Boyd — "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." (Ellen Parr- author) I looked at the site; at $170 it is a pretty low price for a portable USN. A concern would be the rechargeable battery. They tend to be proprietary (not owner replaceable) and very expensive for most of the portables. Compressor driven models usually don’t perform as well as A/C models so they don’t get used while at home and the battery goes bad from neglect. I have no experience with this particular model though. You might take a look at the OMRON, more expensive, some find it fragile (I expect the Medisana is also), but it can use normal AA batteries or rechargeable AA’s for a fraction of the cost. As a therapeutic aside, if he normally _needs_ 2-3 neb treatments/day he is not being appropriately controlled. This should be looked at first. I suggest you spend some time in this group or look over some of the sites explaining appropriate asthma control. Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/ This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
Sigh, that’s what I get for speaking in generalities… My medical team (MD and PharmD/PhD Physiologist) have come up with a plan which calls for me to use a nebulizer 2X daily with atrovent and
albuterol. So you are using atrovent AND albuterol so you don’t have to use your albuterol as much?? Run that by me again. This has been very effective, improving my breathing and reducing my albuterol from every 4 hours to a couple of times a week. Are they incompetent, or don’t you know what you’re talking about?
I’m pleased that your breathing is better and you don’t have to use your albuterol as much. Probably to you I don’t know what I’m talking about. Boyd
Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/
As a therapeutic aside, if he normally _needs_ 2-3 neb treatments/day he is not being appropriately controlled. This should be looked at first. I suggest you spend some time in this group or look over some of the sites explaining appropriate asthma control. Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/
Well, wait a minute, my son is also on 3 treatments per day. He takes cromolyn sodium. He experienced a side effect with Pulmicort (sleep deprivation) within 3 days of beginning the once-a-day treatment. So his pediatrician took him off of Pulmicort and started him on the cromolyn. The only side effect is the occasional post-nasal drip. Both of these were nebulized, as he’s only 2 years old. I actually prefer the cromolyn, be- cause the Pulmicort’s growth-stunting side effect scares me. If there is a non-steriod once-a-day treatment that’s nebulizable, please tell me. Otherwise, I have to wait until he’s able to use an inhaler, correct? LR – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
Hello everyone, This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions."
We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling.
Not knowing as to what method of traveling you are referring to, when I was at the VA clinic the other day I saw one using a nebulizer plugged into his lighter socket.
We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Not knowing as to what method of traveling you are referring to, when I was at the VA clinic the other day I saw one using a nebulizer plugged into his lighter socket.
When I mentioned "traveling" I meant driving far distances and staying in hotel/motel rooms. We’d just like to be able to avoid stopping at rest areas, having to lug out the nebulizer, and searching for AC outlets at 10:00 at night when a nebulizer treatment is needed. Things would be so much easier if our son could just sit in the back seat and have his treatment. I have considered buying one of the DC-to-AC converters that plugs into the power outlet on the vehicle, but a product like I mentioned would seem to be easier. Thanks for the reply! Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions."
I know exactaly what you mean. I have a pulmo-aid and it is bulky and heavy. My insurance would not help pay for a portable one and they are very expensive. Since I am a very severe asthmatic I do not leave home any length of time with out it. Sometimes I have to nebulize every 4hrs around the clock when I feel bad. I solved the problem by using a inverter to plug into the ciger lighter in the car which I plug the nebulizer into. ( We did have to change the lighters fuse) This works very well and it will reach into the back seat without a problem. For the hotels I set my nebulizer up on the table with all the meds beside it. ( I don’t have little kids to worry about getting into the bottles) The beds are usually close enough the nebulizer can reach the bed without a problem. I know it is a hassle to awalys carry the thing around and it takes up alot of room in the car. But it does give me the freedom to go places I would not be able to without worrying about right electrial outlets and clean condictions to nebulize in.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello everyone, This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
I looked at the site; at $170 it is a pretty low price for a portable USN. A concern would be the rechargeable battery. They tend to be proprietary (not owner replaceable) and very expensive for most of the portables. Compressor driven models usually don’t perform as well as A/C models so they don’t get used while at home and the battery goes bad from neglect. I have no experience with this particular model though. You might take a look at the OMRON, more expensive, some find it fragile (I expect the Medisana is also), but it can use normal AA batteries or rechargeable AA’s for a fraction of the cost. As a therapeutic aside, if he normally _needs_ 2-3 neb treatments/day he is not being appropriately controlled. This should be looked at first. I suggest you spend some time in this group or look over some of the sites explaining appropriate asthma control. Fritz Merkel Respiratory Care Practitioner Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Wa Branch http://www.aafawa.org/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This is my first post to this newsgroup — thanks for the warm welcome! My son has asthma and requires 2-3 nebulizer treatments a day. We’d like to find an easier alternative than lugging around his bulky nebulizer machine and trying to locate AC power when traveling. Has anyone here tried the Medisana Ultrasonic Nebulizer (http://www.shoplifestyleonline.com/md811.html)? Are you happy with it? I can’t seem to find any details on the portable nebulizer. It says that we’ll get about 3 treatments from a single charge — I’m assuming his has an AC cord for recharging? Thanks! – Kendall F. Stratton III Fort Fairfield, Maine USA http://home.maine.rr.com/k3 "The Mind, once stretched by an empowering idea, can never fully shrink back to it’s original dimensions." –
HI ITS ME AMY AGAIN, THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED ME BEFORE THIS CHAT LINE IS A GOD SENT, ANYWAY IM NOW ON ZOLOFT AND STILL WEENING OFF PROZAC, I FEEL SOOOO SHITTY TIRED, HEART PALPS AND DIZZY, IS THIS NORMAL AND HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THESE SYMTOMS AMD WHEN DOES IT GET BETTER THANKS TO ALL
HI ITS ME AMY AGAIN, THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED ME BEFORE THIS CHAT LINE IS A GOD SENT, ANYWAY IM NOW ON ZOLOFT AND STILL WEENING OFF PROZAC, I FEEL SOOOO SHITTY TIRED, HEART PALPS AND DIZZY, IS THIS NORMAL AND HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THESE SYMTOMS AMD WHEN DOES IT GET BETTER THANKS TO ALL
Are you taking a benzo…I got tired from Xanax, but not Zoloft…The heart palps and dizziness are signs of anxiety…I would suspect that perhaps you have the classic additional anxiety that you get when starting a new AD…I had tremors and other side-effects with Zoloft that increased my anxiety…This went away for the most part inside of a week, and continued to disapear in the following weeks… Best, — Charles Phipps
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writes: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun.
Hi Nick, I had a pretty social weekend too. (for me) What a world of difference it makes when you’re on the right meds : ) Each day, I feel a little better. Pam
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thanks. although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills. sCOOTer wrote: In article <376E48A7.D623C…@primetimevisions.com, "Nicholas S.-Roy" <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun. Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the dust." Pete
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What pink pills? Where can I get some? Nicholas S.-Roy <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote in message news:376EBB14.77C7EA34@primetimevisions.com… thanks. although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills. sCOOTer wrote: In article <376E48A7.D623C…@primetimevisions.com, "Nicholas S.-Roy" <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun. Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the dust." Pete
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The physicians have given me zoloft + xanax then prozac. Xanax was horrible…I don’t know how it helps anyone. The zoloft and prozac were similar in effect…made me feel more content and made me much easier to get along with. I didn’t want to be content or congenial, though. I am panting to be more comfortable in college…that’s all. The only relationships that I want are ones in which I am idolized as the enigma that I will always be, whether real or imagined. Doesn’t it make any of you feel empty to act like everyone else? I believe that if I weren’t shy, then I would be suicidal. The biggest obstacle is the feeling that society is attempting to change me, and this becomes especially evident in college. Their attempts wouldn’t be distressing if I wasn’t so sensitive to disapprobation…I want to be liked…not actually liked, too spiritless, but adored, envied, venerated, aggrandized…I don’t want to change. The kind of counseling that I am getting isn’t helping, because I struggle with imagining that anyone really understands me…not because I’m too exceptional to be understood…because I have a distorted way of expressing myself. No offense, but it seems to me that even doctors of the mind are easily misled…One must diffuse what I am saying to get to what is genuinely there. I suppose I am expecting them to read my mind…after all the path from there to here is devious, and I’m not figuring it out. I am mentioning all of this, because most of you talk about a manner of progress that is completely dissimilar to what I imagine for myself. Anyway, we’re all just people experiencing the same symptoms, spawned from varying origins, induced by whatever, with different motivations, resulting in this…however you want to think of it. Also, I felt like being opinionated and declaring that I hate mind playing drugs….the right ones, the wrong ones, the ones that work, the ones that don’t…any of them. The ones that play in the pain region of your brain (no one expects me to know the names of all of these chemicals, regions, nerve transmitters, right? is it with the prostaglandins…I don’t know.) and other similar places don’t offend me that much….it’s just those ones that play in your serotonin governors, emotional signals, GABAs, monoamine oxidase, whatever. I’m not denying these drugs’ rights to excitement…They’re just uninvited right now. Gotta be elaborate about it, y’know.
Leiliane
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<n….@primetimevisions.com wrote: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost
10.
Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life.
The
Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the
other
people having fun. Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the
dust."
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That good hey.. — ========= Russ. "Is this heaven?" ========= Nicholas S.-Roy <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote in message news:376F8854.8275E8F8@primetimevisions.com… Paxil JimiJames wrote: What pink pills? Where can I get some? Nicholas S.-Roy <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote in message news:376EBB14.77C7EA34@primetimevisions.com… thanks. although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills. sCOOTer wrote: In article <376E48A7.D623C…@primetimevisions.com, "Nicholas S.-Roy" <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun. Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the dust." Pete
OK, I’ve heard enough I’m getting some of that stuff 
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news:3770E63E.D81E16DE@primetimevisions.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> yup, I’ve met 3 girls since I’m on it, hehe > JimiJames wrote: > > That good hey.. > > — > > ========= > > Russ. > > "Is this heaven?" > > ========= > > Nicholas S.-Roy <n….@primetimevisions.com
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> > news:376F8854.8275E8F8@primetimevisions.com… > > > Paxil > > > JimiJames wrote: > > > > What pink pills? Where can I get some? > > > > Nicholas S.-Roy <n….@primetimevisions.com
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> > > > news:376EBB14.77C7EA34@primetimevisions.com… > > > > > thanks. > > > > > although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills. > > > > > sCOOTer wrote: > > > > > > In article <376E48A7.D623C…@primetimevisions.com>, "Nicholas > > S.-Roy" > > > > > > <n….@primetimevisions.com> wrote: > > > > > > > I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost
10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my
life.
The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at
the
other people having fun. Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the dust." Pete
I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun.
I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun.
That’s tight. I’m happy for you. Hope it lasts. ~ "No culture has a monopoly on beauty or value… Just as no religion has a monopoly on truth." -Voltaire
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wrote: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun.
Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the dust." Pete
thanks. although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -sCOOTer wrote:
In article <376E48A7.D623C…@primetimevisions.com, "Nicholas S.-Roy" <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun. Nicholas: I hope we can say about you, as an SPic, "another one bites the dust." Pete
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thanks. although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills.
That’s good enough.
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Nicholas S.-Roy <n….@primetimevisions.com wrote in message news:376EBB14.77C7EA34@primetimevisions.com… thanks. although it’s only thanks to the little pink pills. That’s good enough.
Great! I’m so happy for you. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -MzPami wrote:
In article <376E48A7.D623C…@primetimevisions.com, "Nicholas S.-Roy" <n….@primetimevisions.com writes: I went to a cottage this weekend, and only knew 2 people on almost 10. Anyways it was great, and I’ve never been this social in my life. The Paxil seems to be doing more everyday. I talked to everyone, wasn’t shy, helped around, etc… It just felt really great not to be the outsider looking at the other people having fun. Hi Nick, I had a pretty social weekend too. (for me) What a world of difference it makes when you’re on the right meds : ) Each day, I feel a little better. Pam
I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
Hi Cathi, I’ve never taken prozac before, but I can tell you if you make the switch, you shouldn’t have any problems switching immediately to prozac from the paxil. It might help you to avoid any "withdrawl" effects. I switched one day from paxil to celexa and never had the withdrawl from paxil that people have talked about. Bye, Maria
This is just a personal opinion, I think anti-depressents are useless for panic attacks, my daughter took Seroxat ( paxil) for six weeks and it made not a jot of difference. The only med that really works for panic/anxiety are benzodiazaphines. In my own experience, Xanax is excellent and valium has a great value also. for my constant insomnia, i use Zopiclone which is an hypnotic and works like a benzo. Regards, Ian – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
Hey Cathi: I am taking Prozac, for anxiety, and depression. I have been taking it for 3 weeks now, and I seem to be doing pretty well. I also take buspar. I have not heard that it is hard to come off of, or that I will never be able to not take it. I have tried Zoloft, but I couldn’t take it long enough to see if it works. How long did you take the Paxil? Are you taking anything else? You might want to see if your Dr. will give you buspar for the anxiety, or Xanax. Write me if you have anymore questions. Chawk – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
hi cathi…i am on 20 mg of prozac a day with 1 mg of klonopin in the am and 1mg of k in the pm…i have tried paxil (bad side effects for me) buspar didn’t do a thing either…i also tried imipramine and that was not for me as well…i have been on the prozac for 4 weeks now and am doing well…don’t be afraid everyone is so different….i heard horror stories about prozac too,but i need help and i needed to find out for myself and i think that is what u should do too…good luck….colleen…..remember everyone is different
Hi Cathi, My doc switched me after the weaning on period from Paxil 30 to Zoloft 50mg and then later to Zoloft 100mg (we may be going higher a I am in the therapeutic dose range. The switch was easy. As Maria said, the side effects must have been done away with when I started the Paxil and felt tired for awhile. Paxil works very well IMO for anxiety and OCD, but I needed a bit more of a kick in the behind, so we’re doing Zoloft now. I have had 0 side effects and all this (the above has been done in 6 weeks). Paxil did not give me the motivation I’ve been lacking for quite some time but the doc feels the Zoloft might. When he said it would "give you a lift in your spirits" I thought "Oh God, I’m gonna become a Prozac user that went berserk" like I had heard in the media but that is far from the case. I’m happy.. My focus is on one thing now, my brain does not feel so scattered and the ruminating has left. goodbye to that!! I hope what you’re trying works for you. Miriam
my understanding is that prozac has a longer half life and therefore is easier to wean off than paxil
I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one.
Actually it’s the other way around. Paxil is associated with a withdrawal problem (not with everybody) while Prozac is actually used to avoid Paxil withdrawal by gradually substituting Prozac for Paxil until Prozac has taken over which then can stopped within days. It’s *impossible* to tell how Prozac will affect you as our reactions are so personal. As a rule Paxil is more sedating and Prozac is more stimulating. Paxil is many times more potent than Prozac but Prozac has shown effective for many PD-ers, even at very low doses (like 10 mgs). I personally had great experiences with Prozac. After the initial period with all the side effects etc.etc. (which you won’t have because you will be switching SSRI’s and not just strating one) I had three blissful weeks of *no anxiety at all*. This may have been a placebo effect as PA’s came back but I still could live almost normally on a Prozac/Tranxene combo. After a few months I started to get irritable and had problems keeping my anger from other participants in serious meetings <g. I thought this wasn’t me and so I stopped Prozac. But this is eccentric as Prozac is actually sometimes used for anger management! I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated!
There is *no* reason to be more scared of Prozac than of Paxil. In fact, the success stories about Paxil notwithstanding, I wouldn’t touch the stuff. YMMV as they say. Cathi
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This is just a personal opinion, I think anti-depressents are useless for panic attacks, my daughter took Seroxat ( paxil) for six weeks and it made not a jot of difference. The only med that really works for panic/anxiety are benzodiazaphines. In my own experience, Xanax is excellent and valium has a great value also. for my constant insomnia, i use Zopiclone which is an hypnotic and works like a benzo. Regards, Ian
Your personal opinion is not sustained by the facts. While benzos are first choice meds for PAD, so are AD’s. I use both in a combo. It may have to do with the question which neurotransmitters are dominant in your PD, serotonin (and/or norepinephrine) or GABA. If the former, an AD should do the job, if the latter a benzo would be preferable. I know I’m simplifying: many neurotransmitters are active in the human body and when you interfere with one, you’re interfering with the whole system. So it’s, roughly speaking, a matter of trial and error which med (or which combo) at which dose works best. It is to be expected that research in the near future will lead to a more refined diagnosis and consequently to the development of more effective meds. Philip – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
Hi, Cathi, I took Prozac for four years. I just switched from Prozac to Effexor XR. No problem switching over. I just worried about making the switch & I could have saved myself the worry. Best Wishes Linda
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
I agree Philip! Prozac helped me immensely with panic and anxiety. Now I’m on Effexor and it too helps! Linda :))
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This is just a personal opinion, I think anti-depressents are useless for panic attacks, my daughter took Seroxat ( paxil) for six weeks and it made not a jot of difference. The only med that really works for panic/anxiety are benzodiazaphines. In my own experience, Xanax is excellent and valium has a great value also. for my constant insomnia, i use Zopiclone which is an hypnotic and works like a benzo. Regards, Ian Your personal opinion is not sustained by the facts. While benzos are first choice meds for PAD, so are AD’s. I use both in a combo. It may have to do with the question which neurotransmitters are dominant in your PD, serotonin (and/or norepinephrine) or GABA. If the former, an AD should do the job, if the latter a benzo would be preferable. I know I’m simplifying: many neurotransmitters are active in the human body and when you interfere with one, you’re interfering with the whole system. So it’s, roughly speaking, a matter of trial and error which med (or which combo) at which dose works best. It is to be expected that research in the near future will lead to a more refined diagnosis and consequently to the development of more effective meds. Philip I have a few questions about Prozac. My doc is considering switching me from Paxil to Prozac because the Paxil doesn’t seem to be working that well (I’m still panicking, nervous, and now depressed). But I’m not sure I want to take Prozac. I’ve heard some bad things about it like it’s harder to stop taking than other SSRI’s. That if you take it, you basically can never come off of it. He gave me some information to read about Prozac, but of course it’s published by the makers of Prozac. A biased source if I ever heard one. I guess what I’m asking for is your experiences with Prozac…good ones and bad ones. Paxil is the first SSRI I’ve been on and I know it’s rare that the first one works right, but I’m scared of the Prozac. Any help or advice you can lend would be appreciated! Cathi
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all. Two days ago I went back to my gp for a checkup. He’s the one who dignosed my anxiety, panic and depression problems. Well when I last saw him a month ago he had upped my Zoloft to 100 mgs a day from 75. Well on Wednesday he re-evaluted me and found my depression back in the severe range and my anxiety level up yet again. So he upped my Zoloft to 150 mgs. All I can say now is, boy do I feel jumpy. But back to the original reason for my post ( I did say question not history lesson ). Should I be taking all 150 mgs of Zoloft at once? Or should I split it up somehow? I now take it all in the morning when I get up, because when I first started on it 18 months ago, it kept me awake if I took it at night but it was a much lower dose at the time, 25 mgs. And my gp didn’t tell me. Actually it didn’t occur to me while I was there. And I don’t like calling back with what is probably a really stupid question. Is there anyone else out there who takes that much Zoloft? And if so could you help me?
Dear Mary, I think the reason for your jumpiness is the Zoloft increase. If you can tolerate it, stick with it, it will dissipate with time. If you are finding this feeling too uncomfortable, you can decrease the dose to 125mgs, or even 112.5mgs. Most people increase their Zoloft dose in 12.5mg or 25mg increments. Increasing the dose by 50mgs might have been to much for you,but only you can make that call. If you decide to decrease your dose, please notify your doctor. Also, a benzo such as Xanax or Klonopin would help with this jumpy feeling. Most people take their Zoloft in one dose. I have heard of people splitting their dose though. SSRI`s can interfere with sleep, again most people take them in the AM. There are always exceptions to the rules, some people take their AD`s at night and sleep well. If you had problems in the past with taking 200mgs of Zoloft, so don`t worry about the dose you are on. Good luck with the increase Jackie "Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."
I take Zoloft 150 mg every AM. No need to split the dose. If something makes you sleepy, take it at bedtime. If it makes you jumpy or nervous, take it in the AM. I’m talking about meds here, not food. Chip I wish i could take a nap after lunch 
Hi Mary! Zoloft. After many months, she is right on track with her dosage. I am sure if you E mailed her, she would have a good answer for you! Her name is Brenda. Good Luck! Steph
Mary Writes: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi all. Two days ago I went back to my gp for a checkup. He’s the one who dignosed my anxiety, panic and depression problems. Well when I last saw him a month ago he had upped my Zoloft to 100 mgs a day from 75. Well on Wednesday he re-evaluted me and found my depression back in the severe range and my anxiety level up yet again. So he upped my Zoloft to 150 mgs. All I can say now is, boy do I feel jumpy. But back to the original reason for my post ( I did say question not history lesson ). Should I be taking all 150 mgs of Zoloft at once? Or should I split it up somehow? I now take it all in the morning when I get up, because when I first started on it 18 months ago, it kept me awake if I took it at night but it was a much lower dose at the time, 25 mgs. And my gp didn’t tell me. Actually it didn’t occur to me while I was there. And I don’t like calling back with what is probably a really stupid question. Is there anyone else out there who takes that much Zoloft? And if so could you help me? Blessed be, Mary — Today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present.
Hi all. Two days ago I went back to my gp for a checkup. He’s the one who dignosed my anxiety, panic and depression problems. Well when I last saw him a month ago he had upped my Zoloft to 100 mgs a day from 75. Well on Wednesday he re-evaluted me and found my depression back in the severe range and my anxiety level up yet again. So he upped my Zoloft to 150 mgs. All I can say now is, boy do I feel jumpy. But back to the original reason for my post ( I did say question not history lesson ). Should I be taking all 150 mgs of Zoloft at once? Or should I split it up somehow? I now take it all in the morning when I get up, because when I first started on it 18 months ago, it kept me awake if I took it at night but it was a much lower dose at the time, 25 mgs. And my gp didn’t tell me. Actually it didn’t occur to me while I was there. And I don’t like calling back with what is probably a really stupid question. Is there anyone else out there who takes that much Zoloft? And if so could you help me? Blessed be, Mary — Today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present.
(JacandGil) writes: I suffer from dry mouth too, and the Paxil is causing it. I know that you are further North than me, but here on LI, the pollen is horrendous. Everything has green dust on it, and I feel it in my mouth and throat, and I think it is aggravating my already dry mouth. I find I am drinking so much lately. I try to drink alot of water, any other kind of fluid doesn`t seem to relieve the dryness. Take care.
I think that Jackie is right: allergies can make dry mouth much worse. (Green dust? That sounds *yucko!*) I’ve gotten hooked on those bottled waters. I’m sure that in a blind taste test I couldn’t distinguish them from nasty Cambridge tap water, but they make me feel good anyway. :-} -elizabeth
Hi All, As you may recall, I increased my imipramine dosage from 75mg/day to 100 mg/day about six weeks ago. I experienced an increase of having a dry mouth but that faded to my "usual" dry mouth feeling after a week or so. Now it is back in full force this past week and worse than ever. This makes me extremely anxious because I feel as if my throat is blocked. I know it is not because of hot days because it has been fairly cool here so I’m not losing moisture through perspiration (or "glowing" as my mom would say). Anyone have any ideas why this might flare up again? Truthfully, I’m at the point of maybe switching meds if it doesn’t ease up soon. Charley (still fighting the battle but feeling battle-weary these days)
Hi All, As you may recall, I increased my imipramine dosage from 75mg/day to 100 mg/day about six weeks ago. I experienced an increase of having a dry mouth but that faded to my "usual" dry mouth feeling after a week or so. Now it is back in full force this past week and worse than ever. This makes me extremely anxious because I feel as if my throat is blocked. I know it is not because of hot days because it has been fairly cool here so I’m not losing moisture through perspiration (or "glowing" as my mom would say). Anyone have any ideas why this might flare up again? Truthfully, I’m at the point of maybe switching meds if it doesn’t ease up soon. Charley (still fighting the battle but feeling battle-weary these days)
Hi Charley, I suffer from dry mouth too, and the Paxil is causing it. I know that you are further North than me, but here on LI, the pollen is horrendous. Everything has green dust on it, and I feel it in my mouth and throat, and I think it is aggravating my already dry mouth. I find I am drinking so much lately. I try to drink alot of water, any other kind of fluid doesn`t seem to relieve the dryness. Take care. Jackie "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, not touched. but are felt in the heart."
First, you should never ever stop taking your meds "cold turkey" You must be weened off by your doc. I quit taking zoloft after I was in remission and then I started on a downward spiral. I’m back on thank God. I don’t know how long you took them , but it can take up to several months to feel an effect. Regardless, if it is not working, your doc can help you switch to something else. Lia
I had no side effects with Dothiepin except cotton-mouth. My friend was on mega-doses of Doxepin as well with no major side effects except for yours but he was able to counter it with a fibre supplement. The *tryptyline drugs are some of the older tricyclics, maybe a newer one would work without the problems. Still, getting a doctor to prescibe it can be an issue. I argued with mine about it but she seems sold on the SSRI’s. The point is moot now as I haven’t had anything for months. Regards, Trevor Ida Kern <clooney…@mindspring.com
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> > I liked good old Dothiepin for depression but it’s no longer part > > of the in-crowd as it is a tricyclic not an SSRI. I’ve not seen tricyclics
mentioned much in terms of OCD. Me neither. However, one of the best drugs I have ever taken has been Pamelor (Nortriptyline), which is a tricylic. I slept well and ate well and did
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obsess. Unfortunately, it’s major side effect was that it prevented me from taking
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healthy constitutional! I tried everything I could think of to stay on
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medicine but the side effects overwhelmed me and I had to switch to a
SSRI.
They help, but I loved the Pamelor. Ida
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Me neither. However, one of the best drugs I have ever taken has been Pamelor (Nortriptyline), which is a tricylic. I slept well and ate well and did not obsess. Unfortunately, it’s major side effect was that it prevented me from taking a healthy constitutional! I tried everything I could think of to stay on this medicine but the side effects overwhelmed me and I had to switch to a SSRI. They help, but I loved the Pamelor. Ida
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wrote: Zoloft is an antidepressant so in stopping taking it you have exposed yourself to a downhill slide. The Zoloft might not have been helping with the OCD but it probably was helping the depression. The SSRI’s are strange drugs. They are very selective in how they affect different people, what works for one may not work for another. I confounded my GP with my complaints about the side effects of Zoloft, Luvox and Serzone. I liked good old Dothiepin for depression but it’s no longer part of the in-crowd as it is a tricyclic not an SSRI. I’ve not seen tricyclics mentioned much in terms of OCD. Interactions with doctors are just as problematic. Having a sense of trust and rapport with your therapist is important. I had seen two counselors over the years before my current one. They were as thick as two short planks and I didn’t see them for long. You are quite right to stop seeing one you don’t get on with but please make an effort to find a new one. Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face. If the Zoloft wasn’t worsening your OCD but did help with the depression I’d say to stay on it until you get new medical advice. Go and see a GP (or whoever does this sort of thing where you are) and discuss a change of med. If you still had anxiety you might want to add an anxiolytic such as Xanax to the Zoloft mix or perhaps switch to Luvox but discuss it with a doctor first. Switching meds can be hard. You normally have to wait a week or two depending on your dosage levels to get the old drug out of your system before starting a new one and then it takes a couple of weeks for the new one to have an effect. Regards, Trevor <jl…@gte.com wrote in message news:374bfc28.2519205@news.gte.net… Well, I quit taking Zoloft last week because I don’t feel like it’s helping me that much (been wondering if I need a different SSRI). I know it takes awhile for it to get out of the system, but I’ve been totally nuts ever since. I quit seeing my therapist about 6 weeks ago, too — I just did not like her at all (she didn’t "care", IMO). I really, really need to find a good therapist — this past weekend had some very, very dark moments.
Additionally, it is said that it takes 2-3 months on the SSRI’s to see OCD relief…I don’t know how long you’ve been on it, but it may pay to stay on if the side effects are not bad, as it is helping your depression now and could very well help your OCD later… — Charles Phipps cphi…@roadhog.com
Hi it doesn’t sound like a too good idea to me to AND quit the therapist AND the meds at the same time. I have no idea how long you’d been on the Zoloft but it takes long time for SSRI’s to be efficient on OCD symptoms, most people mention at least 10 weeks on the proper dosage… Also it might not be the proper SSRI, it took me three trials before actually finding something (Luvox) that seem to be working. I know how very difficult it all is. If you have OCD you should get in touch with the OCD Foundation (they have a Web site with all kind of infos on how to reach them etc…) and ask them for the adress of a trained CBT therapist near you. I don’t know what your symptms are but talk therapy doesn’t do much for OCD. I have been in talk therapy for over 2 years, even though it has given me some insight on some other problems, it didn’t help at all the OCD. Hang in there, it’s tough but you can get better, Cecile – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -<jl…@gte.com
wrote in message news:374bfc28.2519205@news.gte.net… Well, I quit taking Zoloft last week because I don’t feel like it’s helping me that much (been wondering if I need a different SSRI). I know it takes awhile for it to get out of the system, but I’ve been totally nuts ever since. I quit seeing my therapist about 6 weeks ago, too — I just did not like her at all (she didn’t "care", IMO). I really, really need to find a good therapist — this past weekend had some very, very dark moments.
Hi Lisa From my personnal experience I know that it takes about 10 weeks for the medication to start working and I know that it seems like forever. Hang in there. Yes I think that it is very important to find a good therepist. Make sure they deal with ocd. Don’t give up because of one person I know there is someone who can help you. It helped me to chat in support groups and talk to others dealing with the same problems. You will feel better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and when you do, you will get so much more joy out of life than ever before! Take Care
Zoloft is an antidepressant so in stopping taking it you have exposed yourself to a downhill slide. The Zoloft might not have been helping with the OCD but it probably was helping the depression. The SSRI’s are strange drugs. They are very selective in how they affect different people, what works for one may not work for another. I confounded my GP with my complaints about the side effects of Zoloft, Luvox and Serzone. I liked good old Dothiepin for depression but it’s no longer part of the in-crowd as it is a tricyclic not an SSRI. I’ve not seen tricyclics mentioned much in terms of OCD. Interactions with doctors are just as problematic. Having a sense of trust and rapport with your therapist is important. I had seen two counselors over the years before my current one. They were as thick as two short planks and I didn’t see them for long. You are quite right to stop seeing one you don’t get on with but please make an effort to find a new one. Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face. If the Zoloft wasn’t worsening your OCD but did help with the depression I’d say to stay on it until you get new medical advice. Go and see a GP (or whoever does this sort of thing where you are) and discuss a change of med. If you still had anxiety you might want to add an anxiolytic such as Xanax to the Zoloft mix or perhaps switch to Luvox but discuss it with a doctor first. Switching meds can be hard. You normally have to wait a week or two depending on your dosage levels to get the old drug out of your system before starting a new one and then it takes a couple of weeks for the new one to have an effect. Regards, Trevor – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -<jl…@gte.com
wrote in message news:374bfc28.2519205@news.gte.net… Well, I quit taking Zoloft last week because I don’t feel like it’s helping me that much (been wondering if I need a different SSRI). I know it takes awhile for it to get out of the system, but I’ve been totally nuts ever since. I quit seeing my therapist about 6 weeks ago, too — I just did not like her at all (she didn’t "care", IMO). I really, really need to find a good therapist — this past weekend had some very, very dark moments.
*HUGS* -kbeth – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -On Tue, 25 May 1999 01:34:47 GMT, jl…@gte.com wrote:
Well, I quit taking Zoloft last week because I don’t feel like it’s helping me that much (been wondering if I need a different SSRI). I know it takes awhile for it to get out of the system, but I’ve been totally nuts ever since. I quit seeing my therapist about 6 weeks ago, too — I just did not like her at all (she didn’t "care", IMO). I really, really need to find a good therapist — this past weekend had some very, very dark moments.
Hi there, I used to think the exact same thing. But, not anymore. I can’t do this with the aid and assistance of meds. I am beginning to believe that it is all in my head. I will still be able to "feel" things, but it won’t be as strong. I think I am finally coming into my own person. I just want to be the old me, and if medication will do that and help me accomplish that, then I will be forever grateful. Kelly
to me, the first step to recovery, is to not need any meds. we can do this without the assistance of meds.
Hi…I don’t know what your docs are thinking, but Prozac can cause weight loss. If prescribed for a person with ed, it’s usually bulimia since this med can help the b/p urges. I also asked my dr about Zyban and she wouldn’t give it to me b/c apparently it can cause seizures in people with eds. I think you should ask your docs about switching you to Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor or something else that doesn’t have a high incidence of weight loss as a side effect, but probably not Wellbutrin…the seizure side effect was scary enough to me to forget that idea. Good luck. H.
Poeople with ED’s should NOT take Wellbutrin, unless specifically directed by a physician who is fully aware of the ED To email, leave off the "xyz"
Here is an entry from my ‘Journal’: (spoilered for drug and other info) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On the news this morning they did a thing about Wellbutrin (which is the
same as Zyban) to stop smoking.. I did a little research online and something ‘clicked’… the dr.’s keep telling me to take my pills, but then tell me they don’t know much about anorexia and what to do about it and stuff.. They don’t seem to see a connection… for anorexia i read that you need to let the person know they are loved
and wanted and have worth.. I keep telling myself that, and i do believe it.. But i think it’s something medical as well… Well.. what ‘clicked’ was when i was reading about Wellbutrin messing
with your ‘pleasure centers’ and replacing other cravings and pleasures in the brain with the drug.. The dopamine thing… Well, ‘hunger’ (for food) is a mild form of ‘craving’…… I no longer
have cravings for foods or even hunger for them, although my body feels/displays the effects of no nutrition. And the ‘pleasure’ i used to get from foods/tastes/etc. is gone a lot of the time…. Just like the smokers who quit with Zyban, the pleasure of smoking went
away and they were able to quit.. Please, does this make any sense at all? I am desperate for an answer
before it’s too late… I started losing the most weight when i started prozac 2 years ago, and the psychs told me it was not the meds doing it. But before that i was never anorexic and i was over 20 pounds heavier than now. i need help to make sense of it, the doc’s won’t listen when i say i need
off meds.. i can’t do it myself, i feel suicidal when i cut the meds. that scares me becuz that’s not what i want, that’s the meds talking… i don’t want that at all; i never acted on feelings like that before meds…….but i feel so alone at times… ignoring the ED doesn’t make it go away…. Does it make sense, my theory about the Wellbutrin and cravings? I mean,
don’t smokers flll the smoking void with food?.. now they can fill it with Wellbutrin… I have read repeatedly that Wellbutrin is not supposed to be given to anyone with anorexia. And i never in my life felt TRUE ‘anxiety’ before i was on meds… But my doc’s say that’s not so… Who do i believe??? The stuff i read online is real medical info, not just someone’s personal
opinions.. Are the drug companies paying off the medical ppl, at the expense of the patients??? At $100 a bottle of Wellbutrin, i wouldn’t doubt it… I feel it’s my obligation to find an answer, and then i can help the other
people.
SOUNDS LIKE LUPUS TO ME
Wow, what kind of dr.’s are you seeing? The ANA is not a definite deciding issue of Lupus, but the butterfly rash, that is major…I also have rash’s, they call mine vasculitis, never had the butterfly tho… Linda
Is it possible to have Lupus yet have a negative test result?
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Is it possible to have Lupus yet have a negative test result?
Hi Tracey, Yes it is possible. There are several tests to help diagnose Lupus. None of them are entirely conclusive. The ANA test can be low or negative even when one has lupus. The dsDNA test, when it is present, is highly specific for Lupus, however it is only positive in a portion of the Lupus population. In "mild" cases or in remission, any of these tests can be negative or very low. Most docs will not give a diagnosis of SLE if these test are low even if one has many of the more telling symptoms. However, it’s important that if you or your doc suspect connective tissue disease that these tests be repeated at least once a year – more if the patient begins to note an increase of symptoms or severity. In a person previously diagnosed with SLE, drug treatments or just the luck of remission, can cause negative test results and this sometimes confuses both doctor and patient. It is also possible that errors are made in the testing procedure. Again, this indicates a need to be retested in the future. kc
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… Is it possible to have Lupus yet have a negative test result?
I didn’t know there was a lupus specific test that could be done. I thought that there were a list of symptoms and tests results that are used for diagnosis criteria. What test are you referring to that was negative? Judith
Tracey, you can have a negative ANA test and have lupus and you can have a posiive ANA and not have lupus. Lupus is typically diagnosed by a combination of symptoms that have been determined by the American Arthritis Foundaton. So your doctor looks at your overall condition to make a diagnosis. Symptoms they look for are joint pain, sensitivity to sunlight, malar (butterfly) rash on your face, discoid lesions, mouth sores, low grade fever, possible organ involvement… :( sorry, that’s all I can think of right now. Many of us have what we fondly call brain fog and after a full day at work, just can’t seem to think. Hang in there, Margaret
Thanks for your response. I develop a large butterfly rash on my face and will get spots on my upper body (some on my legs, If I had shorts on) within 5 min. of being in the sun without sunblock. I have had knee and ankle joint pains for 15 years however, my rhumatoid test is negative. I have had 5 biopsies and blood work done 3 times. The docs I have went to cannot tell me what I have. Lupus has been the guess however my test all have a negative ANA. So they just keep testing. The rashes have been going on for 6 years now and are getting larger and more sun sensitive every year, and they take a week or more to disapear. I hope to find out what it is soon!!! :] Does this sound farmilliar to anyone?
I too have the rash, and I never ever go in the sun without loads of protection! To do this is only asking for trouble, in more ways then one. I was diagnosed at 26 and am now 47. As time goes by I get more and more sun sensative. I have to wear sunglasses all year round, and the same with sunscreen. Please be careful. God Bless and Good Health……….Kathy Tracey Lowe wrote in message <6li2fl$90…@newsd-123.bryant.webtv.net
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Thanks for your response. I develop a large butterfly rash on my face and will get spots on my upper body (some on my legs, If I had shorts on) within 5 min. of being in the sun without sunblock. I have had knee and ankle joint pains for 15 years however, my rhumatoid test is negative. I have had 5 biopsies and blood work done 3 times. The docs I have went to cannot tell me what I have. Lupus has been the guess however my test all have a negative ANA. So they just keep testing. The rashes have been going on for 6 years now and are getting larger and more sun sensitive every year, and they take a week or more to disapear. I hope to find out what it is soon!!! :] Does this sound farmilliar to anyone?
the other day we ran out of zoloft and dint have the money on hand to refill the prescription. (that’s how broke we are..only a $5 co-pay and dint have it!) anyway..noticed last night that head is spinning alittle and feeling kinda dizzy. vision blurring alittle off and on. does anybody know if there is a withdrawal from this stuff? can’t tell if we are feeling this wierd physical stuff cuz of internal stuff (int*gr*t*on, not complete at this time, just a partial thing), new stuff coming up, or cuz of the lack of zoloft in the system. was taking 100 mg. a day. wonder if we should get a refill now or ride this out or what. prolly could call dr. but doctor doesn’t know about the other stuff and we are not about to tell him <g. would it be harmful to be off this junk (as former addict, the dr. *official* drugs do not impress me, sorry to say!) and then start up again. just wondering if anybody knows. thanks, jayc p.s. any other former addicts/DID have trouble telling if an antidepressant *works*? i am always clueless when questioned. in my mind, it doesn’t buzz me.. so i think "nope". but, body is feeling odd now, so who knows. maybe was doing something, just dint recognize it cuz of no buzz? (sigh) dr.’s drugs confuse me. too bad they won’t let me take the ones that i like. (fantasy…dr. perscribed marijauna. oh, heaven. i know, i know..it’ll never happen.) — For more information about this service, send e-mail to:
posted and e-mailed I’m sorry that you are feeling disoriented. FWIW, taking Zoloft does that to me. I looked up Zoloft in a prescription drug guide. It says that you shouldn’t experience any withdrawal effects even if you suddenly stop taking it bc it’s eliminated from the body very slowly. But you should call your MD if you quit taking the drug for any reason. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – the other day we ran out of zoloft and dint have the money on hand to refill the prescription. (that’s how broke we are..only a $5 co-pay and dint have it!) anyway..noticed last night that head is spinning alittle and feeling kinda dizzy. vision blurring alittle off and on. does anybody know if there is a withdrawal from this stuff? can’t tell if we are feeling this wierd physical stuff cuz of internal stuff (int*gr*t*on, not complete at this time, just a partial thing), new stuff coming up, or cuz of the lack of zoloft in the system. was taking 100 mg. a day. wonder if we should get a refill now or ride this out or what. prolly could call dr. but doctor doesn’t know about the other stuff and we are not about to tell him <g. would it be harmful to be off this junk (as former addict, the dr. *official* drugs do not impress me, sorry to say!) and then start up again. just wondering if anybody knows. thanks, jayc p.s. any other former addicts/DID have trouble telling if an antidepressant *works*? i am always clueless when questioned. in my mind, it doesn’t buzz me.. so i think "nope".
I got the "Zoloft buzz" almost immediately when I took it. According to my friend (the walking pharmacy), it’s a common reaction. However, I get a better buzz from a good cup of coffee. The coffee tastes better and is cheaper, too. But my MD wouldn’t prescribe my favorite local (very strong) brand. ): jayc: but, body is feeling odd now, so who knows. maybe was doing something, just dint recognize it cuz of no buzz? (sigh) dr.’s drugs confuse me. too bad they won’t let me take the ones that i like. (fantasy…dr. perscribed marijauna. oh, heaven. i know, i know..it’ll never happen.)
You could move to California, although Bill & Co. seem to have made it difficult for MDs to prescribe it now. There are local places that still sell it at cost if you have a doctor’s prescription, though. (: If you can afford it, I think you should get your prescription refilled (you can use some of the money you’re saving on therapy now that you have good insurance!) and see if it helps. It will probably take a few weeks to tell. If it helps you, keep taking it. If it doesn’t, stop taking it. Just my 2 cents. (And if you get enough of them, you’ll have your $5 <g.) I don’t think there’s any medical danger in going on and off Zoloft, but bc it takes a while to be effective, it’s probably not a good way to take it. Good luck, jayc. e — For more information about this service, send e-mail to:
hi…just to add that i can’t even miss a day of Zoloft without getting side effects(from withdrawal). I get the dizzy, spinny feelings. Which is what i got going onto it. Even if i take it a half-day or quarter day late, i get slight side effects. which is a real pain, since my schedule is so irregular, that i often don’t take it exactly the same time each day. so, e, i don’t doubt that the guide says this, but it hasn’t been my experience…and i was told that one shoiuldn’t go off any anti-depressant ‘cold turkey’ because of possible side effects and a possible ‘boomerang’ into depression. mouse – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -posted and e-mailed I’m sorry that you are feeling disoriented. FWIW, taking Zoloft does that to me. I looked up Zoloft in a prescription drug guide. It says that you shouldn’t experience any withdrawal effects even if you suddenly stop taking it bc it’s eliminated from the body very slowly. But you should call your MD if you quit taking the drug for any reason. the other day we ran out of zoloft and dint have the money on hand to refill the prescription. (that’s how broke we are..only a $5 co-pay and dint have it!) anyway..noticed last night that head is spinning alittle and feeling kinda dizzy. vision blurring alittle off and on. does anybody know if there is a withdrawal from this stuff? can’t tell if we are feeling this wierd physical stuff cuz of internal stuff (int*gr*t*on, not complete at this time, just a partial thing), new stuff coming up, or cuz of the lack of zoloft in the system. was taking 100 mg. a day. wonder if we should get a refill now or ride this out or what. prolly could call dr. but doctor doesn’t know about the other stuff and we are not about to tell him <g. would it be harmful to be off this junk (as former addict, the dr. *official* drugs do not impress me, sorry to say!) and then start up again. just wondering if anybody knows. thanks, jayc p.s. any other former addicts/DID have trouble telling if an antidepressant *works*? i am always clueless when questioned. in my mind, it doesn’t buzz me.. so i think "nope". I got the "Zoloft buzz" almost immediately when I took it. According to my friend (the walking pharmacy), it’s a common reaction. However, I get a better buzz from a good cup of coffee. The coffee tastes better and is cheaper, too. But my MD wouldn’t prescribe my favorite local (very strong) brand. ): jayc: but, body is feeling odd now, so who knows. maybe was doing something, just dint recognize it cuz of no buzz? (sigh) dr.’s drugs confuse me. too bad they won’t let me take the ones that i like. (fantasy…dr. perscribed marijauna. oh, heaven. i know, i know..it’ll never happen.) You could move to California, although Bill & Co. seem to have made it difficult for MDs to prescribe it now. There are local places that still sell it at cost if you have a doctor’s prescription, though. (: If you can afford it, I think you should get your prescription refilled (you can use some of the money you’re saving on therapy now that you have good insurance!) and see if it helps. It will probably take a few weeks to tell. If it helps you, keep taking it. If it doesn’t, stop taking it. Just my 2 cents. (And if you get enough of them, you’ll have your $5 <g.) I don’t think there’s any medical danger in going on and off Zoloft, but bc it takes a while to be effective, it’s probably not a good way to take it. Good luck, jayc. e — For more information about this service, send e-mail to:
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the other day we ran out of zoloft and dint have the money on hand to refill the prescription. (that’s how broke we are..only a $5 co-pay and dint have it!) anyway..noticed last night that head is spinning alittle and feeling kinda dizzy. vision blurring alittle off and on. does anybody know if there is a withdrawal from this stuff?
I didnt feel this when I stopped taking this and I was on 200 mg at the time ( alittle high but they kept upping it cuz it didnt work switched to wellbutrin) can’t tell if we are feeling this wierd physical stuff cuz of internal stuff (int*gr*t*on, not complete at this time, just a partial thing), new stuff coming up, or cuz of the lack of zoloft in the system. was taking 100 mg. a day. wonder if we should get a refill now or ride this out or what. prolly could call dr. but doctor doesn’t know about the other stuff and we are not about to tell him <g.
Its important to stay on your antidepressant cuz you can crash and burn if your body still needs it. I went into a nose dive 4 or 5 months ago when I couldnt afford my med (Its $60 a pop -my insur pays only 1/2) and I hit the floor about 1 week later. So you might want to see if you could get the refill or at least ask your doctor. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – would it be harmful to be off this junk (as former addict, the dr. *official* drugs do not impress me, sorry to say!) and then start up again. just wondering if anybody knows. thanks, jayc p.s. any other former addicts/DID have trouble telling if an antidepressant *works*? i am always clueless when questioned. in my mind, it doesn’t buzz me.. so i think "nope". but, body is feeling odd now, so who knows. maybe was doing something, just dint recognize it cuz of no buzz? (sigh) dr.’s drugs confuse me. too bad they won’t let me take the ones that i like. (fantasy…dr. perscribed marijauna. oh, heaven. i know, i know..it’ll never happen.)
Sometimes its not the past drugs but with DID often it works for one alter and not another! dang! Good luck and I hope it works out. Adult C Federation of C – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – — For more information about this service, send e-mail to:
Monique, Yes, you could be experiencing withdrawal from the drug. I believe it is because the drugs changes your chemistry gradually as you went on it. A friend of mine stopped taking Zolof and had the same reaction. It is best to go off these drugs _very slowly_ so as not to bet the side effects. You may want to ask your physician’s office if they have "samples" which they supply to their clients who are having trouble paying for the drug. Many places do give the samples to their clients who do not have the ability to pay. Also your pharmacist should be able fill a partical perscription. I don’t think you would find that an antidepressent would give you a "buzz", maybe in the past they did but things like Zolof probably wouldn’t make you feel that way. (Maybe unless you are going off them too fast Good Luck – Noel – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – the other day we ran out of zoloft and dint have the money on hand to refill the prescription. (that’s how broke we are..only a $5 co-pay and dint have it!) anyway..noticed last night that head is spinning alittle and feeling kinda dizzy. vision blurring alittle off and on. does anybody know if there is a withdrawal from this stuff?