Posted by Squiggles on September 24, 2001, at 12:11:43
In reply to Re: Serotonin Syndrome? » Zombified, posted by Mitch on September 24, 2001, at 11:04:21
> > I may feel fine now. However, when I talk to people outside of my home, I suffer confusion, increased heartrate, severe nervousness, shaking, nausea, and mild fever. When I think of something to do with the outside world, it brings on the these conditions. When ANYONE stresses me out, I suffer the SAME conditions. Could this be a form of serotonin syndrome?
> >
> > The drugs:
> >
> > Zyprexa 2 mg
> > Vistaril 25 mg
> > Trazodone 25 mg
> > Cogentin 0.5 mg
> >
> > All with food at bedtime.
> >
> > I cannot drink any amount of caffiene or sugar (worsens the symptoms). Alcohol is not thought of, completely.
> >
> > When I started taking them, 6 months ago, I had the same symptoms described earlier.
> >
> > I seriously need some advice. Could this be serotonin syndrome?
>
> Z.
>
> I doubt it-your doses are pretty low. It sounds like panic anxiety to me. You should relay this to your doctor-maybe you need to be taking a benzo instead of one of your current meds (or in addition). Klonopin sounds like a good choice.
Well,I'm not a doctor, though I may search the Net like one,
but I would like to know why such a mix? Why such
a combo - I think I missed what you are taking
these drugs for. Serotonin syndrome is quite
serious - with hyperpyrexia being at a dangerous
level -- to me, it sounds like these drug combination
may not be agreeing with you. A benzo, may mute
the effects, but it may be worth your while to
check with your doctor before adding another drug.Squiggles
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