Is anybody taking Ritian? I was just prescribed it and was told it was like taking drugs?
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All medication is a drug. Ritilan can cause reactions. It has some slight similarities to 'speed' if that is what you mean by your question. If you start to feel changes that are negative. Tell your doctor immediately.  \n\nPharmacies have books that talk about the drugs you take in full detail.  Tell them you want to read it. Many people do this. Just be confident. Then find a chair and go for it.  If there is a photo copy machine there use it.  \n\nI think that this drug can have strange side effects but only in some people. My nephew is having problems at the moment. Just be careful and keep monitoring your feelings and behaviour together with your doctor.
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OK when I had it, both my partner and I had to take the medication.  I took it like I was supposed to, but my partner was a beer drinker and alcohol makes the medication not work right.  So he drank beer with his medicine.  I ended up having to take the medication again because my symptoms came back.  (Lucky him, he never had symptoms!)  \nI guess what I'm trying to say is, if you take the medicine correctly, you should make a full recovery.
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I took the same dosage, and it works well for me.  It made me feel funny the first time, but now I can take it and feel ok.  I don't take it regularly, only when I'm really anxious and can't sleep, or I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack.  Good luck, I hope it helps you!
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Sounds like he would be agood candidate for Antabuse .  It's a drug you can get on prescription from the Dr that makes you deathly ill when you drink alcohol with it.
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i was on it when i was in college it was the best medicine i was spazzing out over the littlest stuff and it made me relax and was soo care free all the time - my mother said she didn't like me on it because i really didn't have any emotion but i never noticed it - i just remember how much better i felt - also i just got off it last august and being on it for a little over 2 years it trained my brain not to freak out so my anxiety is totally gone - i have only had one breakdown since and that was 2 months after i got off of it - to me it was a miracle drug - but i know everyone is different... if you have any more questions feel free to email or message me lilrebelchick@yahoo.com..
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I have tried most everything back in my day.  The worst trip I had was from Mescaline.  Quite a drug. My story was, I did 2 hits of double domer mesc.  Thought it was pretty cool.  NOT!  I ended up in the hospital, my stomach pumped.  Horrible experience, a tube stuffed down your throat while you are still awake, pumping crap out of your stomach.  My family thinking I was not going to make it.  I don't remember it at all, but when I woke up 3 days latter, my family were all around me, thinking I would die.   No one gave me the "I told you so" because I knew what I did, and how close I came to meeting my maker.  That night I lost my best friend, and I made it. I am still here and he isn't.  End of story.
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My friend was in  inpatient treatment and took Topomax, he described feelings of rage adn anger.  He said he thought he was going to explode.   My friend is mid mannered, smart and kind.  Go figure.  Maybe there is something to what you are saying.\n\nSOmeone wrote in on a board:           * comments: We tried topamax as a replacement for the Carbatrol because Carbatrol causes overweight. After the 2nd week on topamax Lucas began going into extreme physical rages, striking out at his family and surroundings. We have since taken him off from topamax, and now after about 3 weeks the anger problem is gone. Will meet with Doctor again in 2 weeks.\n\nMakes you wonder....\n\nI hope he feels better.
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I heard of a new drug called Lamictal - that is actually a family of antipsychotics... I was prescribed only yesterday, in addition to Lithium, a low dose of Risperdal - So far, I don't know how it will work, but my fingers are crossed. Hope this helps to mention it to your doctor.
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too long, however long it has been in the system.\n\nGet off it and stay off it. Its a crime to put people onto this drug, plain and simple.\n\nSorry I couldn;t be more help.
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I am a bit surprised they are using that med for a therapeutic pill. It usually is taken longer than that. I do hope you are in a weekly therapy group? A group would be best, so you find you are not alone, and can see how others cope. Do not take any drug like that without seeing a Psych. first. Everyone is so different, and we all have different needs. Believe me!!!
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I was given this drug when I had poison ivy, what are you taking it for???\nI would think it is dangerous for a baby, doesn't your doctor think so???\nI would get off of it as soon as possible if you are pregnant...\nIt is a strong drug...\nThey wouldn't let me have it very long...
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very dangerous, seek an specialist be for taking that remedy\n\n:> peace\n.
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read the letter! it may be with a large group .someone has filed a motion on your behalf. think.... taken any medicine? i i am waiting on asettlement from remeron {zzz}thru little action on my own. no action from you should withdrawl you from the claim, i am not a lawyer,but i have gotten these letters.its cool ,don`t worry.
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What do you consider a high dose and how often are you taking it or is it the extended release form?  How long have you been on it and have you taken it before?  Also what do you expect it to do for you?  If you have been taking it for at least a week and it isn't helping you may need to call your doctor to see if he wants to wait a while or if he wants to try something else.
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i took it for like one or two days & had horrible side effects.  i got confused & forgot what i was doing in the middle of cooking dinner.  i also had horrible anxiety & restlessness.  i haven't heard any good feedback about it. i wouldn't recommend it.  however, everyone reacts differently to different meds.
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Try changing his meds.  I heard Risperdal is newer class of and a more effective anti-psychotic.
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taking too much robitussin (sp?)