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Some quick questions about medication.

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wileydemon	Some quick questions about medication.		Lead	[-]
Posts: 51 Nov 29 09 1:09 AM	I know this forum typically deals with claims, but I just had a few questions for some of you folks out there that are a little crazy like me and have to be on some medication. 1. I was on Zoloft (setraline) and just weened myself off of it and started up with Welbutrin (buproprion). Has anyone here switched from setraline to buproprion, and if so, was there any weight loss or appetite changes? I gained some weight while on Zoloft and found it very, very, very difficult to take that weight off, so I switched to Welbutrin. I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with this issue. 2. I have been taking Klonopin (clonazepam) for 9 months. I take 4 pills at a time (around 2mg total) now, but started with only 1 (.5mg) pill. I feel my body is getting used to this stuff, so I am a little concerned because I only take it so that I am calm or motivated enough to not punch stupid people. Eventually, I may end up hitting the maximum dose at the rate I am going. Does anyone here have the same problems with these "benzos?" Has anyone taken these things for a very long time (longer than 2 years, for example)? Anyway, any feedback or support is certainly appreciated.
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technologywillfail		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 933 Nov 29 09 9:29 PM	I never took Zoloft, Wellbutrin does speed up my systems I didnt lose weight but I didnt gain any either. The bad, it spiked my anxiety in the AM and when I was sleeping. I also had an increase in rage attacks (due to anxiety) . So I take Ativan two or three times a day for the anxiety and rage, while I blame the Wellbutrin, its not the full reason I had rage issues before it and for along time. I would rather be addicted to Ativan than let my rage control my life anymore. 1989-1995 USN FTB3 / MT2 / SS 6 Deterrent Patrols, a Boomer Decom, a Trident overhaul and some other fun... Veterans (NSC) Pension (100% per IRS) 40% SC Various Physical Issues Pending DRO Appeal for PTSD Claim VIA DAV VSO 118,800,000 + seconds now - I didn't turn-in stressor forms in a timely manner. My bad there. It is far easier to admit guilt than it is to admit something is wrong with me. unknown.
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wileydemon		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 51 Nov 30 09 2:38 AM	technologywillfail wrote: I never took Zoloft, Wellbutrin does speed up my systems I didnt lose weight but I didnt gain any either. The bad, it spiked my anxiety in the AM and when I was sleeping. I also had an increase in rage attacks (due to anxiety) . So I take Ativan two or three times a day for the anxiety and rage, while I blame the Wellbutrin, its not the full reason I had rage issues before it and for along time. I would rather be addicted to Ativan than let my rage control my life anymore. Just curious, were you on a boomer?
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technologywillfail		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 933 Nov 30 09 5:38 PM	Yep a Boomer and then a Trident... 1989-1995 USN FTB3 / MT2 / SS 6 Deterrent Patrols, a Boomer Decom, a Trident overhaul and some other fun... Veterans (NSC) Pension (100% per IRS) 40% SC Various Physical Issues Pending DRO Appeal for PTSD Claim VIA DAV VSO 118,800,000 + seconds now - I didn't turn-in stressor forms in a timely manner. My bad there. It is far easier to admit guilt than it is to admit something is wrong with me. unknown.
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wileydemon		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 51 Nov 30 09 7:18 PM	technologywillfail wrote: Yep a Boomer and then a Trident... It's possible that I may have met you. I was as SWFPAC (NSB Bangor) from 92 to 94. I was a WT and worked with a bunch of MTs.
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wileydemon		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 51 Nov 30 09 7:18 PM	technologywillfail wrote: Yep a Boomer and then a Trident... It's possible that I may have met you. I was as SWFPAC (NSB Bangor) from 92 to 94. I was a WT and worked with a bunch of MTs.
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jbrook		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 85 Dec 7 09 11:28 PM	I have never been on any of these personally. My dad was on zoloft for a few years and it caused insomnia and other problems for him. Just going to say best you are off of that one. When my brother was alive he was on klonopin for epilepsy not sure how it affected him really help with seizured that is for sure. Seen the dug used a lot lately for other mental health and sleep issues in co workers of mine though.
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BGL		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 183 Feb 10 10 10:35 AM	Wellbutrin sped me up as well. Anything that acts as stimulant will make your anxiety worse. That would include caffiene and alcohol. I could tolerate the lowest dose of Wellbutrin, but ultimately had to change over to a bi-polar drug for my MDD. I take Lamictal with very few side effects and it does not further aggravate my anxiety. Unfortunately, you do build up tolerance to Xanax. I'm up to three milligrams a day now. Been on them for two years. I would rather be on the benzo's than ending up in the E.R. once a month. I too am concerned about taking the benzos, but my psychiatrist says the benefits outweigh the risks; as I am functioning much better with a higher dose. It's been nearly four months since my last E.R. visit. A record for me. If your physically capable, working out at the gym is about the best way I know how to lower my dosage of benzo's. The endorphin rush really does help abate anxiety.
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Patrick428		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 5222 Mar 9 10 12:00 AM Go Tar Heels! Closet Vols Fan	I take Wellbutrin at 225 mgs per day. Two 75 mg tablets in the morning and one no later than 5 PM. I do notice that I have a bit more energy, but my anxiety has elevated. I also take Xanax two 1 mgs tablets at night and 3 during the day. Then I take Depakote 1500 mgs per day; 2 during the day and 1 at night. Where does this leave me? Haven't lost or gained any weight, little more energy, get angry easier, anxiety is high, but I sleep better. Patrick
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SKI		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 213 Mar 9 10 7:42 AM	wileydemon wrote: 2. I have been taking Klonopin (clonazepam) for 9 months. I take 4 pills at a time (around 2mg total) now, but started with only 1 (.5mg) pill. I feel my body is getting used to this stuff, so I am a little concerned because I only take it so that I am calm or motivated enough to not punch stupid people. Eventually, I may end up hitting the maximum dose at the rate I am going. Does anyone here have the same problems with these "benzos?" Has anyone taken these things for a very long time (longer than 2 years, for example)? I currently take 1mg tablets. Two or three during the day then two or three(depending on how many I took during the day). They help take the edge off of things for me and with 100 mg of Nortriptiline, at night to help with depression and too help get some sleep. Also take 10 mg abilify to help with temper. As far as benzos go I've been on lorazepam, xanax, and now clonazepam over a 17 year period. Am I addicted, I prefer the term medically dependent. I'm sure if I stop taking them cold turkey there would be some problems but, I'm sure that I could slowly be weaned off of them. When I look at how I feel without the benzos I don't mind. "Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Shawshank Redemption
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fourmanhd	clonazepam	#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 166 Mar 9 10 10:56 AM	I was taking 1.5 mg of Clonazepam a day for 3+ years. Because of a medical issue the required that I not be taking benzos for a period of time my VA Doc tapered me off the drug. He set tapering me off the Clonazepam over a six week period (3+ months would have seemed much more appropriate). That was way too short of a period of time to stop the drug. The withdrawals were hell and I truly thought I was going to die. After a period of two months without benzos I was able to be put back on Xanax. Vietnam era, '67/'68 100% SC, P/T, SSDI
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ex submariner		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 239 Apr 11 10 11:21 PM	technologywillfail wrote: Yep a Boomer and then a Trident... How long has your claim been pending and when did you file?
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technologywillfail		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 933 May 19 10 3:57 PM	ex submariner wrote: technologywillfail wrote: Yep a Boomer and then a Trident... How long has your claim been pending and when did you file? Off topic question but see my sig for a link to that kind of info... Respect. tech 1989-1995 USN FTB3 / MT2 / SS 6 Deterrent Patrols, a Boomer Decom, a Trident overhaul and some other fun... Veterans (NSC) Pension (100% per IRS) 40% SC Various Physical Issues Pending DRO Appeal for PTSD Claim VIA DAV VSO 118,800,000 + seconds now - I didn't turn-in stressor forms in a timely manner. My bad there. It is far easier to admit guilt than it is to admit something is wrong with me. unknown.
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dthill		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 687 Nov 30 10 7:15 AM	BGL wrote: >Wellbutrin sped me up as well. Anything that acts as stimulant will make your anxiety worse. That would include caffiene and alcohol. I could tolerate the >lowest dose of Wellbutrin, but ultimately had to change over to a bi-polar drug for my MDD. I take Lamictal with very few side effects and it does not further >aggravate my anxiety. Nothing worked for my depression til a private Dr. prescribed Lamictal. However, I'm still having problems focusing on things at hand, and memory loss. Does anyone else have either/both of those? The VA Dr prescribed Wellbutrin for the focusing, but I'm not seeing it.
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SgtD6970		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4277 Dec 5 10 3:20 PM	I'm sorta new at the mental health thing and am being treated for sever depression. They keep changing my meds and still haven't found a good combo yet that really works. They just changed it again Friday so time will tell. I can't take Wellbutrin as it makes me have bad ass dreams... Sgt D US Army Retired Vietnam 1969-70 90% IU P&T SSDI Edited 1 time by SgtD6970 Dec 5 10 3:28 PM.
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dan570		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 51 Feb 5 11 8:02 AM	doc changed me from .5 mg of clonozapam to 10mg of valium does that soud right . sounds like a big jump
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dthill		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 687 Mar 7 11 1:07 PM	dthill wrote: BGL wrote: >Wellbutrin sped me up as well. Anything that acts as stimulant will make your anxiety worse. That would include caffiene and alcohol. I could tolerate the >lowest dose of Wellbutrin, but ultimately had to change over to a bi-polar drug for my MDD. I take Lamictal with very few side effects and it does not further >aggravate my anxiety. Nothing worked for my depression til a private Dr. prescribed Lamictal. However, I'm still having problems focusing on things at hand, and memory loss. Does anyone else have either/both of those? The VA Dr prescribed Wellbutrin for the focusing, but I'm not seeing it. I do. The wellbutrin seems to do nothing for focusing/ memory loss. The lamictal was initiated by a civilian doc and seemed to help initially. Didn't do anything for the memory loss. Also on citalapram and it useless.
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Cheffy		#17	[url]	[-]
Posts: 520 Mar 9 11 11:57 PM	I was on ativan for several years and the doctor then put me on Valium after that..So a total of five years for me on benzo's. I have to say the benzo's helped get my panic attacks under control...and I could sleep at night..When I went off them it was a long process..I had to slowly ween off them. It is not good to just cold turkey off of them. I have been off of them 2 years in April. I must admit I struggle with lack of sleep and anxiety since I have been off of them. But I felt it was time to get off them I had been on them too long.
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JPS		#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7 May 12 11 1:31 PM	I was on benzos for about 6 months. It started with Xanax and then went to Klonopin or Clonazepam. I was taking about 8 - 10 mgs per day. Yes they do miracles for panic but the dependancy and side effects from withdraw are the price that you pay. I wasnt weened off. I had to go to rehab. They gave me small doses of benzos (valuum) for the first couple days. Six months of the worst head aches and tremors followed. It was like waking up to the worst hangover everyday.
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silke	the pams	#19	[url]	[-]
Posts: 224 Jun 7 11 10:24 AM	Be careful when you come off the benzos...had an idiot doctor that took my husband off of temazepam..was on 60mg a day then was taken off cold turkey.....not a good idea at all, i thought he was gonna die!
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Blitter		#20	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4 Jul 15 11 8:10 PM	When I had breakdown caused by chronic bilateral Tinnitis medicines were not available as now.Wellbutrin etc. Side affect from medicines I was put on and did not know at time were severe. Seratonin was not thought of at time. Many neuroliptics can help yet also do damage as misdiagnosed in my case.SC after 15 years for T still fighting system. Have been on alprozalam many years now only med that controls anxiety ativan same faimly. Like pain meds if you need it you need it don't overdue meds and you will do good some kind of normal life. New meds cannot comment on old ones some still in use sadly much life knowledge. Restless leg syndrome also called acuthesia caused by meds. Freinds on welbutrin did ok untill started feeling better and stopped taking meds. Now off all neuroleptics just alprozlam doing good except for still fighting system. Edited 2 times by Blitter Jul 15 11 8:23 PM.
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