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AgentAhna



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:54 am    Post subject: Medication problems Reply with quote
I'm having a problem with my medication: Prozac. I'm taking it (and Kolonipin) for anxiety and panic attacks.

I'm only on 10mg. but i'm having really bad thoughts and my nightmares/panic attacks have gotten worse. I talked to my doctor, but she wants me to continue taking it. Is there anything I can do to make these side effects go away? I had a similar experience with Wellbutrin, and i'm wondering if there's any similarities between the two medicines that could be causing this.
I've been taking them for about a month now with no decrease in the severity of these side effects. I also get very lathargic and tired (even though I take them with dinner at night)
I'm also 18 if that has anything to do with it

Any advice? Or has anyone had a similar experience?

Thank you,
Ahna
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Medication problems Reply with quote
AgentAhna wrote:
I'm only on 10mg. but i'm having really bad thoughts and my nightmares/panic attacks have gotten worse. I talked to my doctor, but she wants me to continue taking it.


This is why I HATE medications and the health care system SO much. My advice is to dump both the medications AND your doctor. The fact that you had a bad experience with Wellburtin suggests that maybe you should try a non-pharmaceutical approach to this whole problem. If you feel like you need professional help, see if you can find a therapist who is actually willing to work with people who opt out of medication (and not many are). It may be a chore to find a good therapist AND work your way through your anxiety problem. But I REALLY think you CAN prevail - especially without the 'aid' of medications.
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