[hopealwayz]

I'm currently on 8 meds and I was curious as to how many meds other people are on?

[hopealwayz]

I'm in Adderall, Vyvanse, Xanax, Klonopin, Seoquel, Lamictal, Effexor XR, and Ambien.

That does seem like a lot a meds, particularly since some of them are redundant. Adderall AND vyvanse? Do you have ADHD? Two benzos -- xanax AND klonopin. Why two? Seroquel alone generally takes care of sleep issues, but you are also taking ambien. Another reason why perhaps finally seeing a different pdoc is a good idea. I suspect most would question the multiple meds that treat the same thing. I think it would be hard for a doctor to know what meds are really helping and where you might simply be overmedicated.

[Chuva]

I'm on two, Abilify and Lamictal, but at one time in my life, many years ago, I was on 8, too, though I can't remember their names.

My opinion is that some doctors tend to overmedicate (I don't know whether this is your case, it's just my experience), especially when they don't know what to do. My current pdoc was very clear from the beginning that he wanted me to be on as few meds as possible.

Only 3 psych meds.

Only 3...amitriptyline (anti-depressant), sulpiride (atypical antipsychotic), lorazepam (benzodiazepine). Used to be on an anti-histamine for the appetite-boost.

[venusss]

Just occasional supplements (natural), valeriana for sleep, but nothing regular.

Currently none stopped taking them a couple of weeks ago maybe...med compliance isn't my strong point. Waiting to get started on lithium though so it's only a short break. Think the most I've been on at one time is 3 or 4..can't really remember though. Been on so many in different combinations it's all a blur now.

[hopealwayz]

Originally Posted by lolagrace

That does seem like a lot a meds, particularly since some of them are redundant. Adderall AND vyvanse? Do you have ADHD? Two benzos -- xanax AND klonopin. Why two? Seroquel alone generally takes care of sleep issues, but you are also taking ambien. Another reason why perhaps finally seeing a different pdoc is a good idea. I suspect most would question the multiple meds that treat the same thing. I think it would be hard for a doctor to know what meds are really helping and where you might simply be overmedicated.

The Adderall is for when Vyvanse wears off. Xanax is for panic attacks. The Klonopin is for generalized anxiety. And I'm prescribed Seroquel in the daytime so I need Ambien to sleep. It took forever to find a combination that worked and covered all symptoms.

[splitimage]

I'm on 6 - seems like a lot, but it took a while to find the right combo, and I'm doing really well on them, so I don't want to mess with them.

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[Blue_Bird]

4 and then 1 more as prn

[ilikecats]

Two, Wellbutrin and Abilify. Then three non psych meds. Allergy pill, birth control, and a vitamin.

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[hopealwayz]

I can relate to the difficulty of finding the right combination.

[SingDanceRunLife]

I'm on 6 psych meds. It's the most I've ever been on, but I also feel the most stable I have in the 5 years since my diagnosis.

[junkDNA]

invega, seroquel, viibryd

i take prazosin for nightmares (its originally a blood pressure med)
i take artane for akathisia from the anti psychotics

i also take zyrtec for allergies, melatonin, and zantac for gerd

[gina_re]

Originally Posted by Chuva

I'm on two, Abilify and Lamictal, but at one time in my life, many years ago, I was on 8, too, though I can't remember their names.

My opinion is that some doctors tend to overmedicate (I don't know whether this is your case, it's just my experience), especially when they don't know what to do. My current pdoc was very clear from the beginning that he wanted me to be on as few meds as possible.

This was my previous pdoc's philosophy as well. But then he gave up on me in which I eventually ended up in PHP and now look what I'm on..

[benzenering]

Three, lithium, lamictal, and saphris. These work for me and are enough!

[M3233]

Three- Effexor and Buspar daily and Klonipin PRN.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Six psych meds...but I'm stable finally

Lamictal
Gabapentin
Pristiq
Ativan
Latuda
Hydroxyzine

[Bird Feeder]

Effexor XR, Abilify, seroquel, klonopin, welbutrin XL, synthroid, and ECT every 2 weeks. I am relatively stable on this mix.

[*Laurie*]

Six psych meds, possibly to become 7 if Abilify is helpful. I'm on Zoloft, Latuda, Klonopin, Vistiril, Seroquel (low dose for sleep), Cogentin (for tremor).

I'm not thrilled to be on so many meds BUT I have had a hell of the past few years and now I finally feel pretty stable...I can feel joy sometimes, which is amazing because I never thought I would feel joy again.

[MobiusPsyche]

Cymbalta, Abilify, Trileptal.

I'm also on Ambien for a sleep disorder but my pdoc doesn't prescribe that one. And three other meds for other medical conditions.

ETA : Make that five other meds. Plus three supplements and one OTC.

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[Victoria'smom]

4 psych meds + 1 prn

[buttrfli42481]

If you count everything I take daily, it is 17.
7 vitamins or OTC: B-complex, D3, Fish Oil, Folic Acid, Iron, and a multivitamin and melatonin.
4 psych meds: Abilify, Ativan, Prazosin, and Pristiq
6 other health meds: Atenolol, Lyrica, Prilosec, Requip, Singulair, and Zyrtec
Everything above is prescribed or okayed by a doctor.

[Nammu]

3 psych meds two medical meds and one PRN