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Jun 27, 2016, 08:08 PM
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It's been twenty-one days of insomnia. Only falling to sleep after pure exhaustion . My new psychiatrist prescribed Prozac for me because it's weight neutral, but one of the side effects can be insomnia. Does he mention this? No. So he puts me on Trazodone. 50mg, doesn't work. 100mg. Doesn't work. 150mg, 200mg, 300mg. Not working at all. No sedation. So I called today , and told him that's it's still doing nothing for me. He asks me "am I worried about something? Drinking caffeine at night? Racing thoughts? Am I hot at night? " No to all of them. I explain that I tried all the doses he prescribed, and I'm still getting no relief. Also when I take it I have dry sinuses , and a stuffy nose which is bad because I have sleep apnea, and use a bipap machine.His response? Maybe I need a new doctor. He's not sure if he can treat me. Then he finally suggests trying Ambien CR. I said okay, I'll try it. He then tells me that if it doesn't work that maybe I need a new doctor because he won't know what to do. He reiterates this three, or four times. At this point I'm fairly angry, but I keep my cool. He tells me that his secretary says I am calling every other day. I say that is incorrect . Your secretary is very rude, and tried to brush me off, and she tried giving me medical advice even though she is not a doctor. He has nothing to say to this. He says he'll write me a script, and that I can pick it up. Fine. By this point I'm pissed. I go pick it up. Secretary is not in the office. Good for her because I was going to chew her out. Here's the kicker. My insurance won't cover Ambien CR, only cover regular Ambien. So....I call my psychiatrist, and leave a message, and the pharmacy faxes over the request for approval of regular Ambien. Regardless if he prescribes the regular Ambien, or not, I am looking for a new psychiatrist. I don't need the added stress of dealing with a secretary who lies and is rude, and a clueless, asshat of a doctor. I'm hoping my psychologist can recommend a good psychiatrist when I see her on Thursday. Why else in the medical field if you don't want to help people? I'm not a drug seeker. I simply am not sleeping well. The Prozac I'm on is probably the culprit, but other than being pissed at this doctor I'm really happy so why go off it? I'm not looking for advice. I'm just sharing my story of frustration. As soon as I get a new psychiatrist I'm writing a review of this doctor. It will be factual, and unflattering. Anyway, wish me luck as I'm search for a new psychiatrist.
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I'm bipolar 1, agoraphobic, ocd, and gad. Fairly happy go lucky. Prozac 20mg Geodon 80mg Saphris 10mg Lamictal 150mg All I can offer is my heartfelt honesty |
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Jun 27, 2016, 08:19 PM
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Sorry you're so frustrated.
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Dx: BP2 and MDD Current meds: 100mg Wellbutrin; 200mg Lamictal; 400mg Seroquel at night; Xanax 1mg/PRN; 100mg/PRN Trazodone at night for insomnia Diagnosed in May 2016 |
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Jun 27, 2016, 08:21 PM
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Good luck. From what you've said, sounds like you'd be hard pressed to do worse. End of the road at Prozac?!?!
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Jun 27, 2016, 08:23 PM
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I'm sorry this happened to you. I don't blame you for finding someone new. He doesn't sound at all interested in treating you and that can do nothing for your confidence in him.
What I really hope is, you get something to help you sleep. Are you certain you're not hypo or manic? Best of luck. (((Hugs))) |
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Jun 27, 2016, 08:24 PM
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Good that you let it out. I had to switch too. The man is an Adderall fan for depression.
Doing much better with new shrinkette. Lithium is where is at for me. Good luck!!!.
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Jun 27, 2016, 08:26 PM
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I'm bipolar 1, agoraphobic, ocd, and gad. Fairly happy go lucky. Prozac 20mg Geodon 80mg Saphris 10mg Lamictal 150mg All I can offer is my heartfelt honesty |
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Jun 27, 2016, 09:03 PM
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how long have you been on the prozac? it took some weeks to get manic on prozac for me. But I felt immediately better the first week. I am also bipolar 1. and take similar meds as you.
I take geodon 80mg twice daily, lamictal 100mg in am then 200mg at night klonipin .5mg to sleep, (I can't sleep with out it) trazadone made me manic. bizi |
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Jun 27, 2016, 09:17 PM
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I wish I could share my psychiatrist with you. She's an angel. Anyhow, all the best to you as you sort this.
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Jun 27, 2016, 10:00 PM
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OMG!!! I can't believe your pdoc said you may need a new doctor. ((HUGS)) I'm angry for you. Best wishes at finding a GOOD new pdoc.
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...Out of night and alarm Out of terrible dreams Reach me your hand! This is the meaning that we suffered in sleep: The white peace of the waking. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay, "Song of the Nations"~ Diagnoses: Bipolar 2, OCD, Chronic Worrywart  Meds: Lithium (reducing), Trileptal, Latuda, Risperdal, Klonopin and Xanax PRN |
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Jun 27, 2016, 11:04 PM
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Good luck in finding a new psychiatrist. (((Hugs)))
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