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Posted by b2chica on January 25, 2012, at 14:30:34
i want to start with stating that basically although i generally depressed i am not suicidal. I have been needing to take larger quantities of my meds lately due to panic/fear/Dissociations.
i tend to mix mostly lots of gabapentin, when that doesn't work i add xanax, and if that doens't work i'll add klonopin.right now i have about (i forgot and cant really keep count) but i would guess 1800mg Gabapentin and 1mg xanax in me.
i am FINALLY calm, but i'm also too loopy, and not able to perform my work very well.i also want to know
1. is it ok to mix all these (so i dont die)
2. what is about the limit.i wrote down one night what i took (max ive ever done) just incase i died from it that night they would know from what and that it was NOT intentional.
i had 2100mg gabapentin 4 or 5mg xanax and 2mg klonopin.
i had a really bad week and was using more and more and graduated to that list. i realized then i needed to back down.
oh, also i take perphenazine 4mg at night as well.
b2c
Posted by Phillipa on January 25, 2012, at 18:14:39
In reply to mixing benzo's and neurontin, posted by b2chica on January 25, 2012, at 14:30:34
Since we are all different that isn't a question that can be answered. I do feel you need to call your pdoc. Phillipa
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 25, 2012, at 20:38:17
In reply to mixing benzo's and neurontin, posted by b2chica on January 25, 2012, at 14:30:34
> i want to start with stating that basically although i generally depressed i am not suicidal. I have been needing to take larger quantities of my meds lately due to panic/fear/Dissociations.
> i tend to mix mostly lots of gabapentin, when that doesn't work i add xanax, and if that doens't work i'll add klonopin.
>
> right now i have about (i forgot and cant really keep count) but i would guess 1800mg Gabapentin and 1mg xanax in me.
> i am FINALLY calm, but i'm also too loopy, and not able to perform my work very well.
>
> i also want to know
> 1. is it ok to mix all these (so i dont die)
> 2. what is about the limit.
>
> i wrote down one night what i took (max ive ever done) just incase i died from it that night they would know from what and that it was NOT intentional.
>
> i had 2100mg gabapentin 4 or 5mg xanax and 2mg klonopin.
>
> i had a really bad week and was using more and more and graduated to that list. i realized then i needed to back down.
>
> oh, also i take perphenazine 4mg at night as well.
>
> b2cb2c,
You wrote,[...need to take larger quantities...mix..gabapentin..add xanax...add Klonopin...take perphenezine..]
I am unsure as to what's goin' on here. If you could post answers to the following, then I could have the opportunity to respond accordingly.
A. A doctor has prescribed all of the drugs mentioned to me to take in the quantities listed by me
B. A doctor has not prescribed the drugs to take in the queantities listed.
C. A doctor has not prescribed all of the drugs to me and I obtained the drugs ______fill in how you obtained the drugs______
D. A doctor has prescribed all of the drugs to me and I had shelved some from the past and have reinstated them on my own without getting the doctors consent.
E. something else
Lou
Posted by B2chica on January 26, 2012, at 8:04:53
In reply to Lou's request-dhabrdrowd » b2chica, posted by Lou Pilder on January 25, 2012, at 20:38:17
gaba- rx'd normal i'm to take 900-1200. my pdoc knows i've taken more in the past, sometimes i don't have to take any depending on my anxiety. he said if i feel i need more than i need to make appt.
xanax. i'm rx'd 1mg during day which i took and 2mg at night, which i took. and then took extra 1mg.
same dealklonopin, rxd in past. had stash. was told not to mix in past. but sometimes the combination helps me get to sleep. it does.
my problem is i mixed all this with alcohol last night.
partly to knock me out so my bad thoughts would go away. partly so i can ignore the world, and partly.partly hoping maybe i wouldn't wake up that easy.************
i have called to make appt with pdoc but can't get in till feb.*************
for the record i don't care for any sanctimonious responses anyone has. i'm struggling and just would like constructive information.
this 'episode' will not last forever, usually about a week or so.
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 26, 2012, at 15:25:29
In reply to Re: Lou's request-dhabrdrowd » Lou Pilder, posted by B2chica on January 26, 2012, at 8:04:53
> gaba- rx'd normal i'm to take 900-1200. my pdoc knows i've taken more in the past, sometimes i don't have to take any depending on my anxiety. he said if i feel i need more than i need to make appt.
>
> xanax. i'm rx'd 1mg during day which i took and 2mg at night, which i took. and then took extra 1mg.
> same deal
>
> klonopin, rxd in past. had stash. was told not to mix in past. but sometimes the combination helps me get to sleep. it does.
>
> my problem is i mixed all this with alcohol last night.
> partly to knock me out so my bad thoughts would go away. partly so i can ignore the world, and partly.partly hoping maybe i wouldn't wake up that easy.
>
> ************
> i have called to make appt with pdoc but can't get in till feb.
>
> *************
> for the record i don't care for any sanctimonious responses anyone has. i'm struggling and just would like constructive information.
> this 'episode' will not last forever, usually about a week or so.
>
> b2c,
You wrote,[...would like constructive information...].
What identification criteria constitutes {constructive} information verses information that is not constructive?
Lou
Posted by b2chica on January 26, 2012, at 17:05:10
In reply to Lou's request for identiification » B2chica, posted by Lou Pilder on January 26, 2012, at 15:25:29
oh just being so analytical and figure it out.
dont say anything personal about me. toward me. figure it out. unless you have asbergers you should be able to figure that much out.
i just want to knwo how much is too much. i dont want to die. not really not when it really comes down to it. but i want to be numb wothout becoming addicted.
and i dont want lectures on how thats not good for me and blah blah, dont take meds blah blah.
and dont take this personally, this is to everyone.
Posted by sigismund on January 26, 2012, at 17:21:46
In reply to Re: Lou's request for identiification, posted by b2chica on January 26, 2012, at 17:05:10
Hey you know that thing about gabapentin not getting stronger beyond a certain dose? Not sure what it is. I found any amount of gabapentin made my feet and ankles swell up, also my hands. I don't think anyone can answer your question for sure. The doses are high, but obviously you are pretty anxious. Haven't seen you round for a bit.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 26, 2012, at 21:46:19
In reply to mixing benzo's and neurontin, posted by b2chica on January 25, 2012, at 14:30:34
Are you taking an SSRI or any other antidepressant?
If you're suffering bad anxiety/panic attacks, you certainly should be
Posted by B2chica on January 27, 2012, at 13:02:12
In reply to Re: Lou's request for identiification » b2chica, posted by sigismund on January 26, 2012, at 17:21:46
This is the end of the thread.
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