Posts by Jason Vaughn482

fadedbear92 said:I take 25 mg daily for anxiety, and then 100 mg for insomnia.
I know you always get these nerves regarding medication—try not to let the fear take over too much. I get it, truly, I know how much anxiety can paralyze you, but you don't have much of a choice if you want to stop suffering through sleepless nights.
Personally, I manage to sleep seven hours straight, which is plenty for me to function.
Good luck! 😉

So, you aren't taking anything else alongside it? Fine, I suppose I will give it a shot tonight. To be honest, my fear of pharmaceuticals has always been a point of contention with my previous doctor, so I’ve transitioned to a younger male psychiatrist for a change of pace. He has a private practice outside of the major hospital networks, which feels much more manageable and convenient... thank you, I will report back with my initial reactions. Like you, I do eventually get seven hours of sleep, but my struggle lies in the agonizing hours spent tossing and turning before I finally drift off; if I hit the pillow at 11:00 PM, I won't actually fall asleep until 2:00 AM, which completely wrecks my entire biological rhythm.

P.S. Do you monitor your liver enzymes and blood sugar levels after starting Qviba? I'm wondering if those labs stay within a normal range for you.

urbanskipper4 said:Have you tried cutting back on the Xanax?
The meds are making me crave cookies. I am obsessed with cookies, but I'm supposed to be on a diet.

Are you kidding me? I can barely catch a wink of sleep even when I take it; drifting off is an uphill battle, and frankly, the whole ordeal is grating on my nerves because it forces me to drag myself out of bed way too late in the morning.

fadedbear92 said:exactly

I've been using Q-pin for sleep for about two years now and it works wonders for me, plus my doctor assured me that you don't get addicted to these types of meds.👍

What dosage are you currently on? A friend of mine handed me some 100 mg pills he had just sitting in his desk drawer and suggested I simply split them in half. However, looking at the tablet now, there isn't a score mark or any indentation to guide the way, and frankly, I’m paralyzed by the thought of hacking it into three uneven pieces. I haven't taken anything yet; I'm just sitting here staring at this tiny fragment of a pill, feeling a genuine sense of dread about whether I should even attempt it.

urbanskipper4 said:The wheat bran stuff you're looking for—look for "wheat bran fiber." You can find those red boxes over at Whole Foods. It's about $2.00 bucks for a 250g bag.
Best way is to take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with some warm water. If that tastes like total garbage to you, just mix it with milk or something.

Just grab two of them, you'll need it.

Well, fine then. I was already waiting, so I went ahead and grabbed a different red box—some Fit Vital premium wheat germ. It shouldn't matter much; I'll just finish this one first and then pick up the specific bran you mentioned later. I think I got mixed up because you mentioned wheat bran and I instinctively connected it to what I saw on the shelf... even though this one also claims high fiber content and calls itself premium wheat germ.
Thanks, 🙂

silentmarlin76 said:Look, if you take Ambien, you really have to head straight to bed immediately... otherwise, you might just push right through it and feel like you didn't even take anything at all. You can basically bypass the whole effect in half an hour and then it's over, nothing left. I'm not sure if your doctor warned you about that part?

If you're looking for sleep, Praxiten would probably be the best bet, but man, that stuff is a total trap. Just a heads-up, you can expect a nasty withdrawal crisis once you try to stop taking it after about a month.

Regarding Ventia or Seroquel... seriously, if it was prescribed to you, don't let fear stop you from trying it. Just start small—maybe 25 mg—and go from there. The main thing with those is that your tolerance builds up fast and you end up feeling super hungry, by the way. But hey, it doesn't cause addiction, so if it doesn't work for you, you can just quit without any drama. Don't let those intense warning labels scare you off; your doctor wouldn't have written them down unless there was a real reason. (I mean, every single medication comes with a massive list of warnings, contraindications, and side effects, right?) Give it a shot... you might just feel a little groggy at first.

I used to take Praxiten myself, strictly in the evenings to help me sleep, and it worked reasonably well.
Then I transitioned to taking xanax during the day and using Sanval at night... but honestly, falling asleep has become a struggle, and I find myself frustrated in the morning because I can't wake up early and feel sharp like I used to. As for Ventia, I suppose I could give it a try, but I wouldn't push it beyond a 25 mg dose; I have no desire to deal with the weight gain that comes with it.

silentmarlin76 said:Check out this cocktail:
xanax + xanax (Helix is basically just a different brand) - both are anxiolytics - benzodiazepines..

Normabel - which, if you're already taking the xanax mentioned above, you wouldn't even be prescribed this because it also falls under the anxiolytic/benzodiazepine category..

If you just need help sleeping, Normabel does the trick, but she's listing the super mild stuff—Cerson and Sanval—and then adding the heavy-duty hypnotic Ambien on top (which you can't just mix and match like that; usually it's one or the other or maybe a third, because they all target the same receptors).

Plus, she mentions SEROQUEL!? which is an antipsychotic—that's typically used for schizophrenia, manic depression, PTSD, or anxiety at best.. It doesn't even fit in with anything else she listed..

With that whole list of meds, girl, with all due respect, she probably wouldn't be able to string a coherent sentence together out loud, let alone type it out on a computer.. 😁

I took some Ambien last night which I don't usually use, and it was a struggle just to drift off; honestly, I fall asleep easier than I do with those OTC stuff... My doctor prescribed me Ventia to help with sleep since I told him I was struggling, but after reading through everything online, I think I'm giving up on the AP I was assigned for my insomnia yet again. I haven't actually tried a single pill from the prescription yet... I don't know, maybe I should try a 25 mg dose, but reading all these horror stories gives me the chills.

Maria Clark5 said:Depends on why you're taking it. I was on Mirtazapine for depression and insomnia, and honestly, it works great. But there's one massive downside: it makes you gain weight like crazy. That's why I stopped. As for the number of meds—don't sweat it. I'm currently juggling Xanax, Ativan, Norvasc, Seroquel, Prozac, Ambien, and Celexa... depending on the day. Throw in some Dormicum and you've got my routine. You'll be fine.😉

But wait a second—how on earth are you being cleared to take that many sedatives, plus Xanax, Helix, and Norvasc, while simultaneously using Ambien, Cerner, and Dormicum for sleep? You can't just mix those kinds of heavy-duty sedatives together without asking questions; it seems incredibly risky.

Anyway, I’m currently on Lexapro and a very low dose of Mirzaten, so I haven't seen much weight gain—maybe just a couple of pounds. I use it primarily to help me sleep, but I always make sure to pair it with either Cerner or Ambien.

urbanskipper4 said:Just taper off the dose slowly. And maybe use some Xanax to help you get through the transition.
I actually had to stop because I couldn't get my hands on it anymore.

As for the constipation thing... honestly, I think most of us deal with that. I rarely take laxatives now. There was a period where I was using them way too much and my body just got used to relying on them.

Check the Walgreens aisle; they have those wheat germ seeds in the red box. They're around $2.00. They work pretty well for me. I'll find out the exact brand name and let you know.

That sounds like a plan; I'll check them out since I'm already feeling way too reliant on laxatives. Thanks.

Brandon Lopez6 said:I actually dealt with the exact opposite for the longest time. Nothing worked for me either until it just... stopped on its own, just like how it started.
Hang in there.

thanks, 🙂

urbanskipper4 said:I was on it for five years.

I’ve been taking it for five years myself, and frankly, I have my doubts about whether one can just quit overnight; if I pull the plug, how on earth am I supposed to actually get any sleep?

Is anyone else out there battling debilitating constipation thanks to these psychotropic meds? I am honestly at my wit's end here; even the strongest over-the-counter laxatives don't seem to touch the problem, it's like my digestive system has just completely gone on strike.

urbanskipper4 said:I mostly hang out on the OKP forums, but I pop in here every now and then.
I finally managed to get myself off Ambien.
Honestly, I thought it was going to be impossible, but I actually did it.

I used to take 10 mg of Ambien.
My doctor told me they wouldn't prescribe it anymore because I’d been using it way too long—apparently, the new rules say you can only get it for maybe two or three weeks max.
So, I started cutting my dose in half to 5 mg and took some 0.25 mg Valium along with it for a week.

After that, I dropped down to just a quarter pill of Ambien and kept taking the Valium for another week.

Then I moved on to just taking the Valium. Now? I'm not even touching that anymore.

I'm just sticking to my regular prescribed meds now.

Anyway, I just wanted to reach out and encourage anyone else here who's trying to kick Ambien. Just wanted to say that it really is possible.

How many years had you been using Ambien? I would give anything to follow in your footsteps; I've been relying on it for years now and still can't seem to fall asleep without it.

silentpuma3 said:Antipsychotics? You mean chemical straitjackets? Like old-school Thorazine and its descendants?

Give me a break.

Do you know what I felt from that 4 mg? Absolutely nothing.

All I did was cry my eyes out.

Every option carries a heavy price; while some medications are notoriously addictive, most antipsychotics tend to spike blood sugar levels, trigger weight gain, and even carry the terrifying risk of blood clots or strokes. It’s a delicate balancing act where everyone has to find their own equilibrium. Personally, I’m content with my xanax because I don't feel that physical craving for more. I take 7.5 mg of Calixta—well, technically I tried 15 mg, but that was far too much for me, so I cut it in half... and honestly, I can't stand Sanval, and I have no clue how I'll manage to fall asleep without it. To make matters worse, during an eye exam this week, they discovered high intraocular pressure, which likely means glaucoma. I've been scheduled for a month of comprehensive testing, but many psychotropic drugs interfere with those results, so I'm left staring into an uncertain future...
If 4 mg doesn't do a single thing for you, then why bother taking it at all? You're just poisoning your system for no reason.

Siasia said:It’s almost laughable how they just cycle through the same predictable prescriptions; it makes me think the doctors over at the local Mayo Clinic branch are truly incompetent. I have been cycled through everything from Fevarin and Eliceu to Misar, Sanval, Helex, Xanax, Mirzaten, L'Oquen, Seroquel, some generic American version of Prozac, and even Cymbalta🤦 plus this unnamed anti-epileptic medication—I’ve tried Prazine too, which was absolute garbage—and even 1mg of Seroquel, all various types of Normabela, Dormicum, Fluzepam, and Zan.🕺 Honestly, I can't even be surprised that nothing seems to touch my condition anymore. Perhaps I need Rohypnol☕ which isn't available here, or if it is, they certainly don't hand it out to anyone...

Well, they aren't exactly giving us the *same* thing every time—they are certainly experimenting—but I find myself constantly retreating to Xanax. Depending on how much of a wreck I am, I might take a measly 0.25mg or scale up to 1.5mg; it all depends on the chaos of the moment, though I haven't crossed the line into true addiction yet. I also supplement with 7.5mg of Calixte alongside Cerson or Sanval...

Has anyone else ever experienced some sort of bizarre side effect from an ADHD medication—something like localized swelling inside the mouth? For instance, I’ve noticed this strange thickening on my right side that simply isn't present on the left, and frankly, it sent me into an immediate state of panic. I found myself frantically scouring the list of potential side effects for everything I'm currently prescribed, only to find that my symptoms fall under "frequency unknown" for my Adderall. Now, I am stuck in this agonizing limbo, wondering if this is a direct reaction to the medication or perhaps something entirely unrelated... I’ve already made the decision to stop taking it immediately, even though the thought of being unable to sleep for days on end is daunting. Even though I've been taking it at a mere fraction of the minimum dose—practically half of what is typically recommended—I am absolutely terrified by this development.

Has anyone here experimented with melatonin to help catch some shut-eye? I'm curious if it actually delivers on its promises, and more importantly, whether it’s safe to mix into the cocktail of other psychiatric medications I'm currently navigating.

Jeremy Scott said:Unfortunately, that's a common trend. Some patients refuse to do any actual work on themselves. They just want a pill to solve everything, then they act surprised when the panic attacks never actually stop.

Quincy:

If you take Lorazepam exactly as your doctor prescribed, it won't damage your brain. Lorazepam isn't a street drug; it's a legitimate medication with specific medical uses. It should only be taken and dosed under strict physician supervision. Ignoring anxiety does massive damage to the body and all its organs. Long-term, it can lead to serious, debilitating illnesses.

So I guess I'm some kind of medical anomaly and my psychiatrist lied to me.
I might go sue them. Maybe I'll hit a big settlement.

Drugs like Lorazepam and xanax are nothing more than standard narcotics that create incredibly strong dependencies. I know because I felt it myself while detoxing from Lorazepam. Those three days were pure hell.

People take these medications because they don't have the tools to manage their own panic attacks. The ultimate goal is to teach the patient how to fight back against the panic on their own.

I have to disagree here; I’ve been taking Xanax for years, at one point consuming three 0.5mg pills every single day, but after tapering down, I now take either 0.5mg or nothing at all, and I don't feel a single thing like what people are describing here... absolutely nothing. In fact, I didn't even taper gradually; I just jumped from 1.5mg to 0.75mg overnight, and now I just take a 0.5mg dose occasionally when needed.

Justin Rogers5 said:I doubt it's the Mirzaten, or the painkillers, or even birth control. My OBGYN said it wasn't the pill, but who knows if I can trust him when he's probably getting kickbacks for prescribing it.🕺No clue how long it takes for the liver to actually recover from all this.

Taking silymarin might be a good move for you.
You really ought to sit down and scrutinize the medication inserts; every single one lists the potential side effects for a reason.

restlesstrucker15 said:I see, so 10 mg is an option; I was under the impression they only came in 5 mg doses. I think I'll start with five and see how it interacts with the Calixta.

Skickas FR

Laughing at 10 mg? Honestly, that's about the same level of efficacy as Sanval to me. My psychiatrist actually mentioned that back in the day, versions like Cerson used to be much more potent, which might explain why people complain today that nothing seems to work anymore. As for myself, I've been on this for months now and I am still struggling; even with Sanval, I could never just flip a switch and fall asleep instantly. At this point, the sensation feels remarkably similar.

Justin Rogers5 said:I'm on 15 mg Mirtazapine, 0.25 mg xanax, and I was on birth control when I had my blood drawn. I don't bother with painkillers in the summer because my sinuses settle down. Also taking magnesium and calcium supplements from Naturalvelth, and I wasn't really drinking much at the time. I know people who pop 20 pills a day without an issue. Honestly, it doesn't seem worth panicking over—just a slight increase. I'm just wondering what caused it. What kind of pills were they? So I can avoid them.

It really isn't that significant, and frankly, I'm at a loss. I can't say for certain about the birth control, but truly, 15 mg of Mirzaten shouldn't be the reason for such a shift. In my own experience, I was taking 1.5 mg of Xanax daily alongside 10 mg of Sanval, on top of the Mirzaten, yet my liver enzyme tests came back perfectly fine. Now, I've managed to cut both my Xanax and Mirzaten doses in half, leaving only the Sanval/Cerson at its original strength.