Lovetobefree Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hey there, So pleased to see so many familiar Lyrica survivors here already. Pleased to be in such good company 1 My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted February 14, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2022 @Lovetobefree Welcome to SA. Could you please create a signature page for us? Thank you so much. Instructions: Withdrawal History Signature I'm sure that @MerryJayneFriday and the other members of the facebook page will be along to greet you. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. 1 PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist. Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form) ---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil. Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper. 19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020) I am not a medical professional. The suggestions I make are based on personal experience. Link to comment
LizaB Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hi, as you already know, I’m from the group! hope you are having a good day. I’m having a bit of a rough day myself. 1 My Intro topic Lyrica / pregabalin started Feb 2021 and experienced terrible burning in my legs Lyrica / pregabalin started to reduce March 2021 and experiment burning legs, bladder issues, insomnia, anxiety, angry, depression etc. I was reducing too fast so switched to 10% reduction a month. currently taking 85mg of Lyrica. Seroquel started in October 2021 for insomnia…cause hyperventilating and ended up with a blood clot, which may or may not be related. Stopper Seroquel in Dec 2021.Clonazapam- currently taking 0.5mg for anxiety Effexor- took it for maybe 5 years and went off of it in maybe 2018. Cause skin problems and was very hard to get off. Brain zaps. Zoloft- took as an adolescent and into my 20s. Went off of it in my early 20s. Buspar- Took as a child, must have switched to Zoloft at some point. Link to comment
Moderator MerryJayneFriday Posted February 14, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2022 @Lovetobefree Welcome!! So glad you are here. Please have patience as I'm learning the site thanks. Hope you are doin ok! MJF MerryJayneFriday Polydrugged for many years after dx of Failed Back surgery. Tapered from Lyrica from 2016 to 2020 Quit 10 mg oxycontin Sept 2021 currently taking 5mg oxycodone every 4 to 5 hours Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thanks I will try not to be a nuisance to the mods. OD 1 My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
FionaM Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hi ! still learning the ropes when trying to reply or follow a topic ! good to see familiar faces from the last group headed up by the wonderful A and team ! Anyone know How do I reply to a post ? it still feels a little weird navigating.😜 1 FionaM: my Intro topic Pregablin was 100mg daily now 30.2mg😌once a day. Tapering micro dose 0.2mg once or twice a week as can’t stand pain or the tinitus ! I need to increase my taper to a minimum of 5% a week otherwise I will be on this drug forever. If anyone has any hints and tips on how to manage the pain whilst tapering that would be awesome ! co-codamol 30/500mg Thank you for reading my signature ! 😀 Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 There is a box which I am using to reply to the topic. I still am not sure how to reply to a specific person if they are further up the thread! OldDodgy 1 My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
FionaM Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, OldDodgy said: There is a box which I am using to reply to the topic. I still am not sure how to reply to a specific person if they are further up the thread! OldDodgy Same here @OldDodgy am using that box .. see if it works ?! 1 FionaM: my Intro topic Pregablin was 100mg daily now 30.2mg😌once a day. Tapering micro dose 0.2mg once or twice a week as can’t stand pain or the tinitus ! I need to increase my taper to a minimum of 5% a week otherwise I will be on this drug forever. If anyone has any hints and tips on how to manage the pain whilst tapering that would be awesome ! co-codamol 30/500mg Thank you for reading my signature ! 😀 Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Yup. Depends if another person gets in first then you reply in the box giving their alias I think. -))) My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Yup Fiona OldDodgy 1 My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
Moderator MerryJayneFriday Posted February 15, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 15, 2022 What I been doing is goin to the box at the bottom of the thread and trying to tag the people Here in my post like @Fiona @OldDodgy MJF is this working OK for you guys? I'm trying to learn MerryJayneFriday Polydrugged for many years after dx of Failed Back surgery. Tapered from Lyrica from 2016 to 2020 Quit 10 mg oxycontin Sept 2021 currently taking 5mg oxycodone every 4 to 5 hours Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Seems to work ! OldDodgy 1 My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted February 16, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 16, 2022 I have moved the new topic you created titled "Dry Eyes" to the existing topic. SA likes to keep similar information in one topic so that it is easier for members to find. Before creating a new topic please search to see if one already exists. You can use the site search function or a search engine and add site:survivingantidepressants.org to the search term. Your post has been moved to this topic: vision-symptoms-floaters-snow-blurreddimmed-vision-twitching-dry-eyes-and-pain The following link goes to the results for the search I did in the above topic for "dry": https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/search/?q=dry * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) Pregabalin/Lyrica- antagonist for H! receptor? Hi I've googled but didn't get a definitive answer. Can anybody tell me if Pregabalin is an antagonist for the H1 receptors? The same receptors that work with antihistamines cetirizine etc? If I was to up my dose would it act the same as taking an antihistamine? I got covid on 22nd March and it would appear that I'm suffering with high histamine levels/MCAS symptoms. The advice on long covid with these symptoms is to take antihistamines but on the drugschecker website it says there is an interaction with Pregabalin. Wondered if anyone could offer advice. Edited April 4, 2022 by ChessieCat added topic title before merging with intro topic My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 I did some searching on the internet and couldn't find anything either. However I did do a drug interaction check and found this: Medscape Drug Interaction Checker Monitor Closely pregabalin + cetirizine pregabalin, cetirizine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation. * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 @MerryJayneFriday Have you any knowledge about this? Thanks. * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 hours ago, ChessieCat said: I did some searching on the internet and couldn't find anything either. However I did do a drug interaction check and found this: Medscape Drug Interaction Checker Monitor Closely pregabalin + cetirizine pregabalin, cetirizine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation. Thank you for your reply. I asked here as I had checked previously and I remember there being interactions with antihistamines but GP had told me to check with the pharmacy and the pharmacist had said there wasn't!! I'd spoken with OD and he advised he didn't think advisable and he is usually a very trusting source god bless him. Thank you, with how i feel atm I don't think I can afford to take any chances. Thanks. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 If you do decide to take an antihistamine, I suggest that you start with a very low dose to see how your react to it. And only make one change at a time so that you won't be confused by what caused any issues if they happen. As previously requested by Frogie, please create your drug signature following these instructions. This will allow us to see your drug history at a glance and not have to do extra reading through your Intro to find the information. Thank you. Instructions: Withdrawal History Signature * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 @Lovetobefree Just to clarify — my Gp gave me phenergan to sleep when I was as coming off lyrica and then mirtazipine but as mirtazipine is an antihistamine a mod on previous group said regular AH could slow withdrawal. Since my computer crashed I don’t have the reference. 🙀 OldDodgy 1 My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, OldDodgy said: but as mirtazipine is an antihistamine It depends on the dose. It is more sedating at lower doses, and more activating at higher doses. As yet, there is no mention of what dose LovetobeFree is taking. * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, ChessieCat said: If you do decide to take an antihistamine, I suggest that you start with a very low dose to see how your react to it. And only make one change at a time so that you won't be confused by what caused any issues if they happen. As previously requested by Frogie, please create your drug signature following these instructions. This will allow us to see your drug history at a glance and not have to do extra reading through your Intro to find the information. Thank you. Instructions: Withdrawal History Signature Apologies, I thought I'd done that, I have probably typed it in the wrong place. Where do I put this? Sorry I feel so poorly atm and can't think straight. Was on Lorazepam may 2021 (i think that was the date) until July 21, tapered off under gp advice, I now have learned that was too fast. Began Pregabalin/Lyrica Sept 21. Did a 50mg drop eoNov/start Dec.....knew no better, found survivors group, held until I began following Ashton manual on 22nd Jan. March 11th 88mg am & pm caught covid 22nd March, had a burger 24th march covid and this has put my body into a complete wave. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, ChessieCat said: It depends on the dose. It is more sedating at lower doses, and more activating at higher doses. As yet, there is no mention of what dose LovetobeFree is taking. Thank you for your help. I'm at 88mg am and pm. Sleep is very hard to come by. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
OldDodgy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) @ChessieCat i quite agree. Low dose is supposed to be sedating but I had night terrors on it. Above 15 I had panic attacks. I had to come of it fast because it interfered with Xeralto which I was on for blood thinning. I am cognitively up the shoot with Covid. It’s not a bundle of fun. I hope @Lovetobefree gets the right answer. Apols for any confusion. OldDodgy Edited April 4, 2022 by OldDodgy Typos. Apols My Intro topic. Was Dickie in FB gabapentinoids 2020 January Stopped Quetiapine 150 at night in a fairly chaotic fashion with holds, jumping at 6mg 2020 June Stopped Pregabalin 150 at night using Ashton Method Some holds. 2021 December Stopped Mirtazipine 15 using Ashton Method. (Slower at end). Nov 21 - Given Quetiapine 12.5 for sleep. Reduced mid March 2022 to 6mg - Off 30/5/22 Feb 2022 Ongoing Diazepam 17.5, Blip at Christmas when took 22.5mg for a few days, now 24 FEB Stable 17.5 as advised. Had long covid. Now going to 16.25 from 8/7/22. 7% drop Oxazepam 10mg.STOPPED 10th FEB 2022 “Rescue dose x 2 in 2 months. Buccastem 3mg less than 1 a month for nausea. Past meds since 1969 -Approx dates only available. Tranxene 15, Clomipramine 150 for about 25 years. 1993 Paroxetine 20 AD change. Diazepam 20mg swap from Tranxene. Oxazepam 10mg Prn since 1990's 1995 Trial of MAOIS. 2000 Escitaopram 10mg. 2015 trial of Trazadone. 2004 Pregabalin 150 at night. 2015 Started on Quetiapine 150 note, Mirtazipine 15 note. Diazepam increased to 30mg split dosing. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Lovetobefree said: Apologies, I thought I'd done that, I have probably typed it in the wrong place. Where do I put this? When you join you provide some drug history which is only visible to staff. The drug signature is what shows below every post you make. We need to see details, dose and date for dose change for the last 2 years and anything older just a summary. This link goes straight to your drug signature. Please type BELOW the My Intro Topic link (which I added). And remember to Save. Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature 1 * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Lovetobefree said: I'm at 88mg am and pm. Sleep is very hard to come by. It sounds like it is activating for you at this dose which is why it is causing sleep issues. Q: Are you planning on reducing the pregabalin? * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, ChessieCat said: When you join you provide some drug history which is only visible to staff. The drug signature is what shows below every post you make. We need to see details, dose and date for dose change for the last 2 years and anything older just a summary. This link goes straight to your drug signature. Please type BELOW the My Intro Topic link (which I added). And remember to Save. Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature Thank you, I have done this, hopefully correctly now. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 22 hours ago, Lovetobefree said: Pregabalin/Lyrica- antagonist for H! receptor? Hi I've googled but didn't get a definitive answer. Can anybody tell me if Pregabalin is an antagonist for the H1 receptors? The same receptors that work with antihistamines cetirizine etc? If I was to up my dose would it act the same as taking an antihistamine? I got covid on 22nd March and it would appear that I'm suffering with high histamine levels/MCAS symptoms. The advice on long covid with these symptoms is to take antihistamines but on the drugschecker website it says there is an interaction with Pregabalin. Wondered if anyone could offer advice. Sorry that was supposed to say H1 receptor. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 Just now, Lovetobefree said: Sorry that was supposed to say H1 receptor. Ha ha, I read it is H1 anyway! * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, ChessieCat said: It sounds like it is activating for you at this dose which is why it is causing sleep issues. Q: Are you planning on reducing the pregabalin? I'm holding at the moment as covid has brought MCAS symptoms, so thought best to stay still. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, ChessieCat said: Ha ha, I read it is H1 anyway! ha, ha. Thanks. Have I done the drug history correctly now? My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lovetobefree said: I'm holding at the moment as covid has brought MCAS symptoms, so thought best to stay still. Yes it is usually a good idea to hold during sickness and additional stress. 3 minutes ago, Lovetobefree said: Have I done the drug history correctly now? Yes it's good. I removed the extra lines. Is this supposed to be end Nov? eoNov 21/start Dec 21 * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Lovetobefree Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 20 minutes ago, ChessieCat said: Yes it is usually a good idea to hold during sickness and additional stress. Yes it's good. I removed the extra lines. Is this supposed to be end Nov? eoNov 21/start Dec 21 yes. My Intro topic Insomnia following AZ vaccine April 21. May 21-July 21-Began Lorazepam. Withdrew as per Dr recommendations. (i now have learned that this was too fast) August 21 diagnosed with Fibromyralgia and CFS and possible Ehlers Danlos September 21- Started Pregabalin/Lyrica 150mg, upped to 250mg in the coming weeks, didn't like the way it made me feel so dropped to 200mg end Nov 21/start Dec 21 (as per Dr advice) found the survivors group, held there until 22nd Jan 22 began following Ashton Manual. Got to 88mg am and pm (176mg daily) 11th March. Holding here atm as caught covid, and appears I have symptoms of long covid. Link to comment
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