If someone takes a benzodiazepine, and a antidepressant what is their prolem?
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cjw is right on the spot
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I would actually explain the situation to my doctor and get some type of medication like xanex or valium to help me relax.  She could perscribe enough for that one day.
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People sometimes take lorazepam to aid sleep & decrease restlessness.
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And the meds would be??
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You can take the St. John's Wort but just mention it to your doctor first.  If you are taking any antidepressants already, there may be an interaction beteen the, and the Wort do don't take them both together. Good luck...
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The three medications that you speak of can be taken together, as each is for a different reason. Lithium is a potent drug that has been used a long time for manic-depression. It does take some time to reach a therapeudic level. You will have to have your blood tested often. Effexor is a fairly new anti-depressant compared with some others. This also takes time to build up to a certain level in order to work. One of the major side effects is fatigue that will eventually get better the longer you take it. Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family. It is quite effective, but also highly addictive. I would discuss some alternatives with my doctor, as once you start taking it, it is extremely difficult to stop. I hope this answers some of your questions. Your best bet is to speak with your doctor, as she/he can discuss the why's of taking these particular medications.
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The realistic answer is it probably won't bother you at all. Even if you were to take your effexor you would still be able to have a few beers. Yes, alcohol does amplify the effects of medications like ativan but one isn't going to kill you (as long as you don't binge drink).\nThe party line answer (what pharmacists and doctors are supposed to tell you) is that you shouldn't mix benzos (ativan) and alcohol for risk of serious side effects.\n\n--- have fun, but be careful ---
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I'm a doctor.\nFirst of all it is NOT a stupid question.  Far from it.  As a matter of fact, its a hot & controversial topic in medicine right now.\nSecondly, ALL doctors should go over any new medication with his/her patient.\n\nAbout prozac - this and all the other meds of its class (SSRIs) have come under scrutiny in the last couple years.  Despite the large benefit that these meds can do, some claim there is a small yet signifigant risk.  According to some highly disputed research, there is a SLIGHTLY higher risk of suicide in patients, esp younger patients, in the period briefly after starting the medication.  Its poorly understood, but if its true it may related to the increased motivation and decreased impulse control BEFORE the antidepressant effects have kicked in yet.  Some psychiatrists believe that the evidence is not strong and has not been able to be reproduced because it isnt true.\n\nWait a second, isnt this supposed to be an ANTI-depressant??!!  Yes, and that's part of the problem.  These meds are being given to a population of patients that are allready at high risk for suicide to begin with.  You can see why this is so controversial...\n\nThat being said, it shouldnt be forgotten that these meds (the SSRIs) have helped MILLIONS of people not only with depression, but also with other problems like OCDC like yourself.  As a matter of fact, these meds are so good that they've totally changed the practice of psychiatry today.  \n\nHOWEVER, if you do experience problems with the medication (or ANY other new medication for that matter) tell your doctor or somebody that can help RIGHT AWAY.  In that situation, your doctor should talk to you, and likely an alternative medication can be tried.\n\n\nI know this is very confusing.  I'm SORRY!  but you are not alone.  It is a controversial and unresolved issue for doctors as well.  Don't blame your parents, because they may have easily been totally unaware too.  PLEASE dont be afraid to ask your doctor these questions - PLEASE.
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try Xanax or Valium but only take it when you absolutely have to and take the lowest dose possible because they both can be addictive if misused
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To be on the safe side, I would ask your doctor.  Unless you can find a licensed physician on here answering medical questions for free, you're really taking your health and well-being into a risk zone by obtaining medical advice from possibly untrained people on the internet.  Plus, your doctor will not only know how those two drugs would react to each other but, how they may react to anything else you are taking and how they will effect you for he/she should be well versed on your the condition of your health and the medications you may already be taking or have used in the past.
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Lexapro is in a class of antidepressants that enhance serotonin, a neurotransmitter that causes a person to be calmer and less worried, and when you stop this Rx a person's previous anxiety returns.
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what you need more is the opinion of a psychiatrist with these drugs, good luck
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Alcohol and antidepressants are a lethal combo.  Alcohol increases the effects of the antidepressant.  You could die, slip into a coma, or become seriously impaired for life.\n\nAsk your doctor about the safety of an occasional drink.
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Ativan, Klonopin, Valium... Prescription needed.
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Only a doctor (an MD) can prescribe antidepressants and antianxiety drugs. And psychiatrists are MDs. Psychologists and other mental health professionals can't prescribe drugs, but a medical doctor who is not a psychiatrist can.
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist. \n\nAs a general rule, people on anti-depressant medications should drink little or no alcohol.  This is a dangerous combination for many reasons.
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They are in the same category of drug, which is the anti-anxyolitic (they are used to moderate anxiety). Valium is older and comes in doses of 2 mg., 5 mg. and 10 mg. Xanax is newer and comes in smaller doses. Xanax may be more addicting, but they both work well for treating panic attacks. The problem is, they don't work indefinitely at the same dose (the body builds a tolerance for them), and you should avoid drinking alcohol while taking them, as this could result in a black out or in serious problems with judgment (especially around heavy machinery).