Non Compliant

*Laurie* · Jun 27, 2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher1990

I am prescribed zyprexa 20mg tegretol 200mg 3x and lexapro 10mg.

I stopped tegratol like 3 weeks ago because I felt it was causing rash like acne all over my body. So I wanted to see if it would go away.
A rash from medication is the sign of an allergic reaction. A rash should never be dismissed or ignored. Have you told your pdoc about the rash?

I've been cutting the zyprexa since back home for about 3 months because I can't function on 20mg. And I get tremors. I take about 5mg or 10mg.
I was taking Latuda last year and found it helpful. Then I developed a severe tremor from it. My pdoc told me to immediately stop taking the Latuda because of the possibility of TD. Unfortunately, many psych meds cause tremor. Nevertheless, the tremor should not be ignored. Again, have you told your pdoc about the tremor?

Recently prescribed lexapro and it seems to have destroyed my libido. I haven't taken it in 2 days.
That is such a serious problem for many people, especially for men. Loss of libido is a very real reason that many people are not med-compliant. Another subject to discuss with your pdoc.

I am obsessed with side effects and its been like this since I started medications 14 years ago.
Its appaerant to everyone close to me that I can't function without medication.

I can't help but play doctor its like a serious problem I have. I am stable now just tired and depressed.

Should I suck it up and take them as prescribed? Come clean to the pdoc?

Does anyone else struggle with taking pills as prescribed?
I think you're being awfully hard on yourself. The side-effects you've described in this post are all extremely important to discuss with your pdoc. I'm not surprised that you feel tired and depressed. I would feel the same way...I'm guessing that you feel you're in a no-win situation?

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Christopher1990 · Jun 28, 2018, 12:39 PM

I did. He did not seem to concerned he said we will keep an eye on it. I an going to make an appointment with dermatologist. I'm not too concerned I've had this before I've been on these meds almost a year.

Tucson · 04:12 AM

You need to understand that there will always be side effects of some sort. The game is to find a combination of meds that provide you with tolerable side effects. So as it pertains to you, you will always have a ready made excuse to stop or change your meds, as I see you doing now. Furthermore, making these changes without supervision by your pdoc IMO is not wise. For instance, you need that AP to remain stable. Otherwise, you would not be on it in the first place.

Also, you do not want to be labeled noncompliant. The doctor has the right to stop you from seeing him since you would then be a liability to him. Why should he waist his time with a patient when they do not follow instructions? If you then find another pdoc that requests your records from your previous pdoc, he will see that noncompliant label and may turn down your case. I think you need to approach your meds more carefully. Otherwise, there may be undesirable consequences, like mania. People can get hospitalized when manic.

I know you have been taking meds for some time. I know people who have BP tend to mess with their meds. It seems to be the nature of the MI. I hope you will be OK. Its your decision. I sincerely hope you will make good decisions about your mental health.

Be well!

PS I hope you do not take this post as personally invalidating. This is not my intent.

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