When I see the psychiatrist to get my dosage of Cipramil increased in May I will mention this and get a new anti-anxiety drug prescribed if she agrees I shouldn't take Buspirone on Cipramil (although I've run out of Buspirone so I need that or an anti-anxiety replacement)
Does anyone know why they can't be used together??? Has anyone taken Buspirone with Cipramil and had any adverse side effects?
Sorry I have not taken that med combo before, but I did take Lamictal with Abilify. Lamictal is a mood stablizer, not an anti-depressant, sooo it made my lymph nodes all weird. They got huge and I got tonsilitis. Weird huh? So if you think it would be a problem, it's good that you're telling your doctor. Take care ~
Sorry I have not taken that med combo before, but I did take Lamictal with Abilify. Lamictal is a mood stablizer, not an anti-depressant, sooo it made my lymph nodes all weird. They got huge and I got tonsilitis. Weird huh? So if you think it would be a problem, it's good that you're telling your doctor. Take care ~
I went off all my meds and went back on them a month or so ago. I have some Buspirone left over (probably out of date) so I won't take them and just wait it out until our appointment.
I just hope my anxiety is ok between now and then
To be honest, I would believe your psychiatrist over something somebody said on the internet. Your psychiatrist wouldn't have prescribed the new medication if he/she thought it would interact badly with your current meds. People have their own opinions about medications. Unless what you read was backed up by a legitimate clinical research paper which found significant problems, I'm inclined to say your doctor's most likely right. But if you're concerned, discuss it with your psych. x
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To be honest, I would believe your psychiatrist over something somebody said on the internet. Your psychiatrist wouldn't have prescribed the new medication if he/she thought it would interact badly with your current meds. People have their own opinions about medications. Unless what you read was backed up by a legitimate clinical research paper which found significant problems, I'm inclined to say your doctor's most likely right. But if you're concerned, discuss it with your psych. x
I was prescribed the Buspirone when I was on another anti-depressant before I went off all my medication (and before I moved to Southend 3 years ago by different psychiatrist).
So I havent taken any in months but I need them (an anti-anxiety medication) now. I'm going to ask if its ok because of what I read otherwise I'll just ask her for a repeat prescription of the Buspirone
its been a year or two since I've used it so I can't really remember (I was on different anti depressants too) but I'll talk to the psych and we'll sort out something :)
I did use it when I felt panic attacks were coming but I think its best if you take it every day and it helps soothe the anxiety over time rather then take it when the anxiety sets in. It takes a few weeks but once it kicks in it helps calm any anxiety.( from what it says on the link I posted above also it is not addictive as can be with some anti anxiety tablets)
I'll pop into the taylor centre tomorrow and see if I can hurry my appointment up it is meant to be in May but I have a family meal in May and I need the tablets/anti anxiety effects to set in for that.
I looked it up and it seems to be rather a common combination, and I've not heard there's anything wrong with it, but obviously a pharmacist or your psych are the only people who can tell you for definite. If you can't wait to see a psych, a pharmacist can tell you.
In fact I did find a clinical trial which showed Buspirone can be useful for augmenting Citalopram in people who haven't responded well to SSRI's alone: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/354/12/1243.pdf
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"Between two worlds life hovers like a star,
twixt night and morn, upon the horizon's verge."
- Lord Byron
I looked it up and it seems to be rather a common combination, and I've not heard there's anything wrong with it, but obviously a pharmacist or your psych are the only people who can tell you for definite. If you can't wait to see a psych, a pharmacist can tell you.
In fact I did find a clinical trial which showed Buspirone can be useful for augmenting Citalopram in people who haven't responded well to SSRI's alone: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/354/12/1243.pdf
I read that sounds like it might actually really help as I have been on Citalopram before and felt it didn't help but my psych is really good and I think she'll agree with the Buspirone it will help (as it says it will help people who haven't responded well to SSRI's alone).
I'm going into the mental health centre today and will ask to pass a message to my psych or speed up the appointment to see her sooner, but either way I will make sure it is sorted out.
Occasionally doctors do make errors in prescribing, but they are almost always picked up by the pharmacist. It will say in the patient information leaflets if they cannot be taken together.
You can always ask a pharmacist and/or your psych to be on the safe side if you are worried.
I'm ringing my psychs receptionist (she didn't answer so I'm trying back after her lunch)
My appointment is in April but I'll see if they can push it forward or send the prescription to my GP
