Why do I have an abnormally high tolerance to medications?
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Probably you have trouble absorbing pills through your digestive tract.  In order for medications or vitamins to work, for instance, they have to be absorbed through the stomach and intestine and into the bloodstream.  Researchers determine the effectiveness of drugs through a measurement of their concentration in the blood plasma, and they look to see how long the blood plasma concentration remains elevated.\n\nI represent a liquid multivitamin and mineral supplement product, and the company has gone to great expense to creat e a product that is easily absorbed and gets into the bloodstream, to remain at high concentration for a longer period of time.\n\nIt seems to me that with all the products you are taking, you should seriously consider taking a full spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement.  I have heard personally reports of people who have been able to reduce their intake of anxiety and other kinds of stress drugs because they improved their nutrition through the use of these supplements.\n\nYahoo gets mad if I post a link to a web sales site here, but you can write me and I will send you a link in return email, or call you on the phone if you would like to discuss this further.  I can also point you to some research and education tools on the net that you can use for free.  Write me at: jstmother@yahoo.com.  I wish you the best with your health challenges.
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Ace has it right.  That's very good advise.  I just wanted to add that sometimes people are super sensitive to caffine, sugar and some preservatives.  The reaction to these chemicals is anxiety.  Journaling what you eat as well as what's going on around you may show that you're eating something that makes you feel like that.\nI know from experience.  Caffine makes me crazy.  If I have too much (any), I become convinced that my family members have died in a car crash, or are being victim of crimes.  Even when I call them and know that they are safe, I end up calling everyone like 10 times. (see, I told you, crazy!)  Maybe something like that is happening to you.\nRead a book called "Natural Cures They Don't Want You To Know About".  It explains the reactions more.\nGood luck
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You shouldn't alter the dose without consulting your health care provider.  Abrupt cessation of high doses may cause extreme fatigue and mental depression.
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Adreniline. It's a vasoconstrictor, reducing bloodflow in times of excitement or pain \n\nI'd see a doctor.  You might have a neurological disorder.
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Honey if you are on that much medication you need your Dr to advise you.  You are lucky to have had only the few side effects you have had.  Go back to your Dr and tell him you need a differnet combination of meds.  You can't do this alone honey I know I have suffered from it my whole life.  Please get some professional help before it is to late.
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sometimes that happens after taking certain medications like Pepto Bismol
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Each medication, depending on how many miligrams they were ingesting might cause a bad reaction if they go cold turkey.  Sleepiness and headaches are the most common.  You should seek your physician's help in stopping.
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Usually because of medication. Most are on a ton of it..
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Because there are meds out there now that tell them stress is severe and over-dramatic. Doctors sympathize with them to sell more drugs and really, they use their "conditions" to excuse a lot of what they do/don't do.
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It is probably a combination of being injured and possibly the medication.  Personally, I try to avoid all drugs as much as possible, because all of them have side effects.  Especially avoid long term usage of any drug and use the smallest effective dose.  You should also call your doctor or nurse and see if there is something else you could take.  Also, have you ever noticed that with a lot of people that make the news for going on rampages, it ends up that they were on a prescription med?
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Although its not psychological medication, I'm taking the same number of prescription drugs to you. The important thing is that they're compatible with each other and with you, and are doing what theyre supposed to. \n\nIf you they aren't doing their job, or are causing side effects that are causing you problems then talk to your doctor about it. There is almost certainly drugs that can be substituted for these, not everyone responds in the same way to drugs.
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No. What kind of medical expertise do you have? Don't make unscientific assumptions based on no evidence. It may be too much or it may not be, depending upon the person's condition.\n\nIf someone has a serious medical condition, it would not be unusual to take a large number of medications.
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I can understand where you are coming from. I've had a similar experience. It seems that you are under a lot of stress. That maybe why your anxiety level is so high. Drinking doesn't solve anything it only delays the ultimate result. You still have the problem. It would be nice if you could find a therapist or someone close to talk things out with. Since you are on meds home remedies, such as milk and sugar may not be a good idea. Because they could have a negative affect on your meds.  I am sorry to hear that you lost your man. That can be painful. It could have lead to some of the problems you are having. I would suggest you find someone to talk this all through with. Call your doc and tell him or her the symptoms. Especially the dizzy part and the pain. If your doc does not understand find one that does. You don't have to accept bad behavior from your doctor, office visits are not free. Keep writing here we won't give up on you.
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I'm on alesse and i've been the same since day one. Maybe it's just the pill you're on. It might have a strong dose of hormones. Talk to your doctor. It might just be that your body has just had a bunch of things happen and they all seem to involve hormonal imbalances.
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You may develop a tolerance for them and a 'normal' dosage won't work. You may develop a dependency on them. There are many health problems you could encounter such as liver damage. You know they aren't prescribed as a sleep aid don't you?
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I can't tell you why you are immune to all anti-depressants, but you do develop a tolerance for them after awhile and need to change the dosage or the medication itself.  I used to use prozac and it worked great, then I tried it again a few years later and it didn't work for long, I tried something else for a year or so and then it stopped being effective and so on.  I have to change to different types of medications.  At one point after a year on one type, I felt suicidal for whatever reason.  Everything seemed to overwhelm me and I was put of effexor.  That has been working for about 18 months now.  Hopefully it will last for awhile longer.  Sorry about your problems, I hope you find something that will help.
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Some people have different reactions to medication.  You need to talk to your doctor to find something that works.  \n\nDepending on your weight, you may not be on a high enough dose.  But you should talk to your doctor instead of just self-medicating.