bad reactions to all anti-depressants..except

[merri43]

The only one I can take is Seroquel all others leave me in a zombie-like state...
Have tried countless types

anyone else like me..who is showing inability to take these meds??
I am partially disabled..and in horrendous pain all the time....they tell me I need to be on these meds but..I cannot tolerate them

Merri43 :)

[vm]

I didn't think Seropuel was an antidepressant. Isn't it an antipsychotic prescribed for mania or schizophrenia? I'm glad you are able to take it if it is helping you. I know it is a hard balance when you take something like Seroquel and then try to balance in an antidepressant.

Are you on any meds for the IC?

[merri43]

Seroquel is also used for "sleeping aid" and as a "pain helper" it was not meant for that..but.....it helps in other areas according to my Doctor
nothing for the IC

have severe FMS and Osteo...degenerative disk disease and a host of problems....depression...due to excessive pain....gads there is a list a mile long
thanks for the reply...:)

[ICNJess]

I am VERY med sensitive--you are not alone in this. Most medications either make me very sleepy, or sick to my stomach...it is hard for me to find a happy medium. But I am glad you have found something that you can tolerate. :)

Hugs,
Jess

[merri43]

gees its awful to have to suffer with all this stuff...
I had a car wreck in early '90 that started all the worst of this stuff....and had 3 more nasty head blows thereafter. At the time of the wreck....my head smashed the wind shield of my truck,,,,,,,,,gees no broken bones.....but a myriad of nerve damage and messed up muscles..was the result etc

Add to that I am diabetic.....high BP etc its been a nightmare.
Lost my hubby in May this year.....so now its really tough as I am alone. No one else knows really what I go through;--the rest of my family is not close where I live.
In any case I know there are others suffering too.....but at times I do feel completely overwhelmed. I am thankful for my long-time companion "a chinese crested__powder-puff"..or I would be very very lonesome indeed.

I am also convinced after all these many years some Doctors do NOT pay attention to the "warnings" on medicines prescribed; of adverse reactions by certain medications...I have seen an awful lot of conflict in this area, has anyone else noticed this??
I just "asked for a copy of my records. from my primary care Doctor;..(took 2 months to get them) and I was flabberghasted at the errors in them...????

thanks

Thanks for your post.........hugs......
merri43 :rolleyes:

[tigger_gal]

merri,
I had bad reactions with all of them too. The only one I can take is Wellbutrin xl... I am sorry you have been thru so very much.. I am very sorry to hear your hubby passed on.. sending you lots of hugs.
Brat

[vm]

My goodness you have been through the wringer! :( :( :( I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. :( I hate that you have had to deal with all of the medical stuff on top of that.

It makes sense that Seroquel would be prescribed as a sleep aid sometimes - since it is given for mania (the high, wound up feeeling) to help bring that down. It seems like it would help sedate, maybe?

Are you unable to take meds for the IC or does your doctor just not offer anything?

[ICNJess]

Wow, you have been through quite a bit!! I am also sorry for your loss...I really hope things look up for you. :kissing: :grouphug:

Hugs,
Jess

[ICNDonna]

You've been through a lot. You are a very strong person. I hope things begin to improve soon.

Hugs,
Donna

[merri43]

what I mentioned on the posts was just the "tip of the iceberg" for my life...there is much more...but what I posted is enough..........
I hope I can..."go on" and somehow begin to live again...some semblance of a normal life........at least as far as is possible; considering everything. As was stated it has been a nightmare; and thats an understatement really.
Again I appreciate your posts....hugs to you all! I hope everyone has a good week

merri :love: