Can a combination of depakote, prozac and strattera induce seizures and or hallucinations?
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No, in my expert opinion, this combination is totally safe and will produce no seizures or hallucinations.
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If you do not have a history of seizures, a head injury, or an eating disorder, Wellbutrin might be what you are looking for. It generally does not cause weight gain or loss of libido. For me, it is a highly effective antidepressant with pretty much no side effects. I take 300 mg of Wellbutrin XL. I've been on various combinations of about 18 psych meds over the past 12 years or so. All the other antidepressants I have tried effected my libido significantly and that was the reason I eventually went off of each of them. The SSRI's (Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, etc) & Effexor are notorious for having sexual side effects...which personally I think really sucks and is not fair! I know it's kind of embarrassing to talk about with the doctor, but that's really the best place to go with this dilemma. They hear this a lot.
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Here's a start, if you delve further into the website they mention more.\n\n \nLithium \n\n Anticonvulsant Medications \n\n Antipsychotic Medications \n\n Calcium Channel Blockers \n\n Benzodiazepenes \n\n Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) \n  Antidepressants \n\n SSRI Antidepressants \n\n MAOI Antidepressants \n\n 'Atypical' Antidepressants \n\n Tricyclic Antidepressants \n\n Maintenance Treatment \n\n Nondrug Treatments
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Just a guess: psychotropic, Mood Altering, and anti-depressants?
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Your first answer is very correct, seratonin has a lot to do with how your brain funtions. However, there are other factors involved such as minerals and other chemicals. It also has to do with electrical impulses sent into the brain. That is why medications that are used to treat epilepsy now are being used to treat Bipolar disorder. (Medications like Lamictal [Lamotragine]). Newer drugs are also on the market that treat bipolar disorder without the side effects of other drugs, like Abilify and Zyprexa. Lithium is also used. Sometimes your doctor may proscribe traditional SSRIs (Select-Seratonin Reuptake Inhibiters) like Prozac or Zoloft. Another effective medication is Lithium. The side effects are usually mild. \nIf you want to learn more go to www.nami.org or feel free to e-mail me.
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Fluoxetine is on the list for possible drug interactions with mefanamic. Conatact your pharmacist and/or doctor immidiately.
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Occasionally antidepressants such as SSRIs eg Paroxetine, Fluoxetine etc can cause an acute reaction of Parkinsonism, much like Parkinson's Disease, which causes slowness and stiffness of movement and sometimes tremour. It is usually reversible with discontinuation of the drug.
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ABSOLUTELY!\nIt raises serotonin, and in some people (like myself) it causes "Serotonin Syndrome" -- making you feel more depressed and totally soggy.  Any of the SSRI's can do this: Prozac, Effexor, Paxil, Zoloft are all in this class.\n\nAfter 3 years of sleeping my life away -- because I was presumably depressed and the doctor kept increaing my dosage of Effexor or Prozac -- a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner had the sense to take me off that drug...and suddenly I was no longer tired! \n\nGood for you for investigating.\n\nLove & Light!
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I have had epilepsy for 10 years and take EPIVAL. My doctor did an EEG on me once, didn't find any weird brain activity, put my meds down to 2 pills per day instead of 3, and, like you, I relapsed. I went back to him, and he later found abnormal brain activity afterwards. I think your level of medication is too low if you still do seizures. I recommend you see your neurologist who will be in a better position to tell you exactly what's wrong. Good luck,\n-Sarah-
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Medical professionals frequently use medications for things other than what they were originally approved for. It is not uncommon to use risperdal (risperidone) to help manage the symptoms of autism because it has a powerful tranquilizing effect useful in agitation and severe behaviors, such as those that might hurt them. A good behavioral consultant might be more helpful and much safer than drugging this person though and medicaid pays for this kind of care.
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Depakote is a very effective mood stabilizer. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder, migraine headaches, and seizure disorders. Depakote is especially effective in treating the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder, as well as "atypical" forms of bipolar disorder such as "rapid cycling" (alternating quickly from one episode to another) and mixed episodes (simultaneously exhibiting manic and depressive features). It's not quite as helpful for acute depressive episodes. Side effects can include weight gain and sedation. Serious side effects can (RARELY) occur, including liver or pancreas problems. These can be monitored by your physician. On the whole, Depakote is an excellent choice for bipolar disorder, particularly when manic symptoms are prominent.
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DO NOT TAKE DEPAKOTE!!! Depakote is poison, it destroyed my body and my quality of life!!!
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i dont know about the combo you're on now, but i do know that wellbutrin is the worst medication to take for bipolar. it makes it worse.
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no, depakote's uses totally out weigh the side effects.  It is used for a lot of medical uses.  Side effects are rare in this drug.
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lyrica is awesome! suprised Pregabalin isn't in a "higher" schedule.\nwonderous blend a GABA, Dopamine, and 5-HT activity in all the right places/subtypes.  ....they are orange btw.
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I don't know about Prozac specifically, but I would worry about taking any drug for that long, unless it was something like blood pressure medication, where there is simply no choice.  Do you feel you can get a second opinion on this without damaging the relationship you have built up with your doctor?  You might go so far as to ask him whether he would be offended if you wanted a second opinion.  Most doctors don't mind that at all, because they expect to be confirmed.  \n\nThe other thing you should probably do is read the formal drug information on the Prozac which the manufacturer puts in every package.  Look for "long term effects," and for any "contraindications."  I would hope that, in the last nine years, you have already read this information, but it is worth it to review it now.\n\nI would talk to a neurologist if you do go for a second opinion.  If the Prozac is going to do you any harm, I would think that is the place where it would happen.
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Any and all physchiatric drugs can affect moods and sex drive.  ARe the drugs prescribed?  If so call the doctor.  If not stp taking them.