Changes in meds

[Smar]

Hi all,

My GP has advised a change in meds. I brought my wife to the appointment so we could all discuss.

I am about to start reducing on my meds tomorrow, what is making me very nervous is the side effects on a quick reduction, a couple of days med free, before starting the new ones.

I was crying last night with my wife on how nervous I was about the change. May I ask how others felt during med changes?

Thanks

[Fairywings]

Hi there and welcome. I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling this way but I can tell you its only normal to feel this way im very glad that you have a supportive wife by ur side to help you thru . I was in ur position a little while ago and I had to think happy thoughts and try to occupy my mind with positive things outings and focus on the things I enjoyed in life. I found this helped me get thru those couple of days and I cooked a few desserts too 🙂 It's a temporary shift to something that is going to help you longterm please don't try to work urself up too much the days will come by before you know it. I know its hard somedays but keeping busy is the best thing to take your mind of this for a few days. I hope this has eased some of ur anxiety tonight please do keep in touch with us we are all her for you to help you through xx Venessa

[blondguy]

Hi Smar, Venessa is spot on with her advice. I have had a couple of changes to my meds since 1996 and I was nervous and apprehensive as well. I made sure I had a few phone numbers (including my doctors) in case I needed to 'engage' my support network. I was like yourself and super anxious but just knowing the numbers were there was a great support to me....I never ended up calling anyone....(phew)

I cried too prior my change in meds. You are very strong for doing so and good on you..You are venting by crying. Its the people that have difficulty crying that have a real problem.

I was on my own at the time when I changed meds...you have a wonderful partner that is sharing your pain. You are doing very well Smar

As you can see we are embracing you on the forums and please post back

My Kindest wishes for you and your wife

Paul

[Dr_Kim]

Hi Smar, changing medications can be a real hassle but ultimately the best move. Most people do it without a hitch. However some suffer side effects or withdrawals and can have an unpleasant journey off and on the medications.

If you are really worried about this , I would suggest doing it more slowly … i.e. going onto 3/4 of a table for a couple of nights, then 1/2 a tablet for a couple of nights and then a 1/4 tablet and then cease . You may then only need a night free as your dose was pretty small by the end.. then a slower start up too..

Also, if you have severe anxiety or sleep issues, you may request just a few tablets from your doctor just to cover you for the process that might help temporarily with theses symptoms. You might not even need them , but just having them there , can give you a bit of security.

Not knowing your individual circumstances , I’m not sure if this advice fits for you .. but it may be worth thinking about.