Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:00am
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I have tried to come down off my Pregabalin
Need to feel better as I have work tomorrow
Lightheadness
Insomnia
Brain Zaps
Feeling sick
Heart palpitations
Not sure if these qualify as something to call them
A nurse will contact me
Need to know if something I can get over the counter today will help me feel better
Withdrawals suck
Heart palpitations are a good reason to call, especially along with lightheadedness. I think you made the right choice. Better safe than sorry.
Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:05am
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Ok cool. I have been taking paracetamol but it doesn’t seem to be helping
I literally feel like fainting whenever I move my head quickly up or down
Can’t pick anything up without my head tipping around
Nasty stuff
It’s always a good idea to tell the medical professionals what meds you are taking and how many milligrams in situations like that.
I’ve had an allergic reaction to a medication before. It left my tongue numb and I was unable to speak. Had me worried.
Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:09am
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It’s scary stuff… I am reducing without knowledge of pdoc
Some medications have horrible withdrawal symptoms if left cold turkey. When I stopped Invega I was awake for two straight weeks and was going out of my mind.
This time around since I’ve switched to caplyta, I was prescribed low dose olanzapine and instructed to reduce over the course of three weeks. That very well could be why you’re having a rough time.
Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:14am
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I am doing it slowly, but my body seems to be addicted
This is also used as a nasty street drug, and I don’t want to take it anymore
My goal is to be on Amisulpride (At a reduced dose eventually) and nothing else
Since my old pdoc retired, I have clocked up to 8 meds and 3 new Dx’s…
Now I am down to three meds, which is all my doing
I think it’d be a good idea to call your acting psychiatrist and let them know.
Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:17am
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I will try tomorrow
Right now I need advice I think out of hours
They might suggest more Antihistamine
I can’t really offer advice as I’m not a medical professional. I think you made a smart move in dialing an emergency number, they’ll be better at making sure you’ll be alright.
Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:21am
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Thanks for your input, I appreciate it. Just waiting for a call back
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Also what sucks is working on Sundays?
Joker
October 24, 2021, 6:23am
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Ah no work is tomorrow!It’s sunday here
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