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Medication Side Effects?

2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
I have been on the same cocktail for 2 yrs, the last adjustment in dosage about 6 mths ago. I am on 40mg Lexapro, 200mg Seroquel and 6mg Xanax daily. Point being in the last several weeks I have a constant headache, can't get rid of it! Medication or other problem?
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
I can't find my topic so BUMP
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have found that the Seroquel has enlarged my pituitry gland causing severe and debilitating headaches. I have lowered the dose and not it seems to be ok, says the neurosergeon.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
It just seems that it has worked well for so long, I fear the possible reprecussions of changing the cocktail. The adjustments, the trial and error, possible hospitalization for evaluation, ruining the family holidays for I am the now the keeper of the Christmas Eve traditions passed on by my parents.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Your health comes first. Always.

I was on seroquel fro a while before the heaaches started...talk to your pdoc. Maybe something like comiing down a few miligrams, and adding Visteril (for sleep) like I did...will be a simple solution to get yoou through the holidays.

Visteril is really just Benadryl without the hangover effects.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
Thanks at this point I'm open to all help and suggestions its pulling me towards depression, I am scared and anxiety bound.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm a nurse. first of all that's a high dosage of xanax. what medication was adjusted? the seroquel, xanax, or lexapro?
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
All, depression was increase from three mgs due to increased anxiety/panic attacks; lexapro from 20 to 40 mg; and seroquel from 100 to 200. Everything has been okey dokey till the last week, maybe two at the most. I was manic but I thought the drugs would subdue it as usual back to my non feeling existence, but it hasn't and I'm worried.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not a professional, but maybe it's too much too fast, or just too much overall for you. Maybe try cutting the Seroquel tabs in half and taking like 150mgs instead? What's nice about seroquel is that you can adjust the med on your own every night if you want, there is no withdrawal (at least that's what my pdoc has me do).

Maybe try the same with the Xanax, just take half??

Check with your pdoc.
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