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Old Mar 16, 2013, 04:00 PM
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I'm really sorry to hear about your experiences. It sounds really hard. I've taken all the meds you mentioned. I'm a little surprised that the Ativan made you feel paranoid since it is a rather mild anti-anxiety med, but we all have different reactions to medications. That is why it is best to ask the doctor by phone or in person. Or attend a support group where people know a lot about their own med changes and can give you their experiences.

I took Seroquel for a while, mostly for sleep and sedation though it is technically an anti-psychotic. Therefore it will be numbing to some extent. I got off it mostly because of weight gain and found other meds that were more appropriate for my condition, which is not the same as yours.

I strongly believe in medications so would say that until you feel more stablized it is probably not a good idea to go off all meds. We all need help with brain chemistry, but it sometimes takes a while to find the right ones or the right combinations. Hang in there and talk to your doctor so you have the right advice before you do anything.