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Oct 24, 2014, 02:19 PM
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Went to see my GP today as I've had pretty bad headaches for the last 3 weeks and T/Pdoc suggested this even though I knew the headaches were stress related.
Anyway my GP suggests doubling my Prozac and maybe add some muscle relaxants or benzos... To be honest I was a bit put off with her wanting to tamper with my psych meds without consulting my Pdoc at all. I've told her I wouldn't do anything until I've talked with Pdoc on monday as I see her for group anyway. But now I wonder whether I should already increase the Prozac as if I suffer anyside effects I'd rather have them on a week-end then at work... what would you do? |
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Oct 24, 2014, 02:29 PM
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If it was just headaches and I could handle the headaches then I would wait to see the pdoc. Ultimately I feel the pdoc knows psych meds better than the GP doc. If they suggested the same I personally don't have side effects when going up on dose as my side effects never go away and are always there at any dose so it doesn't make a difference and I would just start right away but in your case it may be better to wait til the weekend especially if you anticipate side effects. I prefer side effects on the weekend so I don't have to worry about it at work.. Just me.
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Oct 24, 2014, 02:38 PM
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It's headaches and a bit of nausea, I'va handled them for 3 weeks now, a couple more days won't kill me.
There is no way I'm taking any muscle relaxants or benzos without discussing them with my Pdoc as I nearly got addicted to them 8 years ago. As for the Prozac, when I first started it I had pretty bad side effects for about a week. I barely have any anymore, but I worry that if I double the dose I will have another bout of nausea, dizziness and so on... I can't have that happenning at work, as I spend hours behind the wheel... |
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Oct 24, 2014, 03:09 PM
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I always vote for the Pdocs opinion .. Most GP just don't have the knowledge needed to mess with psych meds.
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Oct 24, 2014, 03:51 PM
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Oct 27, 2014, 03:08 PM
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Had group today and asked T/Pdoc what I should do about the Prozac. She wants me to try a 30mg dose, and we'll see in a couple weeks how it goes. And she agrees with me: no benzos as the risk of addiction is too high.
I've got the rest of the week off, so I gan get the Prozac tomorrow and try it. |
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Oct 27, 2014, 07:25 PM
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Sounds good! I hope it works out for you.
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Dx: MDD, GAD, Panic Disorder Rx: None, too many side effects. |
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