Medication change scares me .

[Beaser]

Hi this is my first post in this section. I just yesterday seen a new Dr as my old one is unavailable . He seemed quite good and interested in how i was. I have been on a certain medication for a few years ... He decided to up my dose which scares me. I have a friend who was on the same medication but she found it terrible and switched to another which she found really good . Im just so scared that this may not be the right thing for me. Ive decided to take his advice and try the higher dose but im just scared after what my friend went through . This is really scaring me and what if it sends me backwards . Brett ,

[Beaser]

Hi and best wishes to everyone.

Ive just been given a medication change again and i do feel really nervous as ive noticed ive fallen since i started tapering off my usual medication. 

I was really happy with my appt with a different Dr as my normal one is taking long service. 

He was really caring and didnt rush me.   

Its just when i went to the chemist he was a bit suprised at how quick im doing the change, this really out me on edge, i since went back and spoke to a different chemist and he was ok with it. 

I had very strange dreams last night that is not normal for me. Im just very fearful of going backwards 

I was wondering if anyone had been through similar experiences.  My best wshes.

Brett.

[mmMekitty]

Hi Beaser

Sadly, changing meds, or even finding the right meds, doesn't seems to go smooth as silk, all the time. Even tapering off one med may have unusual effects. As I'm sure you know, if you have any concerns at all, talk to the Doctor, whether it's your usual Doctor or this temperary Doctor.

It seems the change itself, might produce stress & anxiety quite aside from what changing doses while tapering off can do. It's not an easy transition for many people. When I was tapering off a med I noticed how I noticed every tiny thing that seemed odd. That was my anxiety talking, loudly! It really had nothing to do with the medication I was ceasing to use.

All the best

mmMekitty

[Beaser]

 Thanks Mekitty.

Yeh it certainly put me on edge .   I certainly feel at edge and sruggling with even the smallest of obtacles.  I have zero energy or motivation and its a bi scary.     Bet wishes    Brett.