I read this today and thought people might have some thoughts:
I’ve just recently quit taking anti-anxiety medication, after slowing it down for a couple of weeks. I’m getting a little weepy and anxious, but feel it’s good to get the drug out of my system. I also take a med for nausea, which is caused by the anxiety, and so my nausea is getting worse now, though not too bad.
I’ve been wanting to quit smoking for a few months now, and I think a stop smoking medication would be really helpful for me, something that blocks the effects of the nicotine or whatever. However, I’m worried about the effects of having stopped my anxiety medication combined with the anti-nausea meds effects and a new quitting smoking drug. I’m trying to find stories about drug interactions. I also occasionally smoke marijuana but want to quit that too.
My Doctor is on vacation until next week so I’ll see him then, but I’m eager to get as much info as possible.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Consult with your doctor in a week. Don't change your medication while your doctor is on vacation. This is a decision that should be made between you and your doctor.
And as to stopping mood altering substances at the same time. I think it is a bad idea. Taper off each substance one at a time. Don't quit taking psyc meds without tapering them off.
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January 2nd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Quit smoking pot and take your anxiety meds.
One is interfering with the other. But which is which?
You may need to up your anxiety meds-if they are not working, but give them a CHANCE to work, and see if it is THEM working or pot.
Don't go off meds without your doctor monitoring you. It is not safe.
And pot makes you more paranoid and often more anxious. And it is illegal. Why make a mess for yourself if you don't have to?
If you CAN'T quit, and try–tell your doctor THAT TOO. He may recommend other treatment to get you off pot.
I know it is not physically addicting, but it certainly is a habit, hard to break.
Don't drink, either. Let the meds do their job, without interference. Find out if they DO work.
Good luck.
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On Prozac 10 years. no problems. I don't drink or do other substances.