Ptsdpanic2: Panic attacks

[ptsdpanic2]

Cymbalta withdrawals. To added prozac and gabapentin and xanax. Adding tonight prozasin.

Help

[tgirl]

Pt,

Hang in there.

Someone with more experience should be along any time now to help you.

 

In the meantime can you fill in your drug history and what are your current symptoms?

 

Tgirl

[Hudgens]

Did you cold turkey the Cymbalta? What else are you taking right now and for how long? What are the withdrawal symptoms you are experiencing? What is your PTSD from? Are you a veteran?

[mammaP]

Hi PTSDpanic, can you give us some more details? When did you quit cymbalta and are you still taking prozac and xanax? Why did your doctor prescribe prazosin as it is used for different problems? 

What are your symptoms now?

There are reactions reported between your drugs. I put them into the interactions checker ar drugs.com and this is the report. 

 

Interactions between your selected drugs

Moderate prazosin  alprazolam

Applies to: prazosin, Xanax (alprazolam)

Prazosin and ALPRAZolam may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate alprazolam  fluoxetine

Applies to: Xanax (alprazolam), Prozac (fluoxetine)

Using ALPRAZolam together with FLUoxetine may increase your blood levels of ALPRAZolam or cause it to stay in your body longer. This can cause symptoms such as excessive drowsiness. Talk with your doctor before using these medications together. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. Avoid driving until you know how these medications will affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate alprazolam  gabapentin

Applies to: Xanax (alprazolam), gabapentin

Using ALPRAZolam together with gabapentin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate fluoxetine  gabapentin

Applies to: Prozac (fluoxetine), gabapentin

Using FLUoxetine together with gabapentin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.
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[KarenB]

Hello PTSDPanic,

 

I'm sorry this is such a horrible time for you.  On these drugs our brains seem to easily get stuck in negative patterns, and we imagine all sorts of un-hopeful and un-helpful things.  It's called neuro-emotions - ie if you weren't on the drugs you wouldn't be having those particular thoughts that are making you scared or panicky. 

 

When it is hard to stop panic-attacks, physical things can help - do you have a trusted friend who could just come round and be with you?  Sometimes we can sort of latch onto someone else's groundedness in order to feel a bit better for a while.  It can help stop you spinning out. 

 

A hot bath with epsom salts is very calming, as is sipping ice-water with magnesium-citrate (at a low dose, see http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1300-magnesium-natures-calcium-channel-blocker/

 

I find that a bit of yoga - just lying on my back with my legs up the wall - can help ground me and switch me out of my thought-patterns.

 

Although it can be impossible to remember when you are in the middle of the hard stuff, it will get better - nothing ever stays the same.  Keep posting, keep reading the topics for reassurance and tips for soothing, keep caring for yourself - you are worth every bit of care in the world.

 

Hugs,

Karen