Guest guest Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Speaking as both a parent and a nurse, I have seen lots of different responses to medications that are often unexpected, especially given the variety of combinations of drugs that are often prescribed. Keep in mind that most of these meds are powerful and each person's response to meds is specific to the person. When you start combining meds it is that much harder to determine how those meds will combine to affect someone. Start by knowing what effect you are going for...less anxiety so that your son or daughter can function in a community setting, for instance, or eradication of seizures, or assistance with falling asleep or staying asleep, etc... Than compare meds in terms of risk/benefit... Know what the chief use of each med is...in other words, why are you using one med rather than another... Keeping a detailed journal might be useful. Obviously, if you are not getting the desired result, meds need to be discontinued, increased or decreased. The key, besides educating yourself, is having a prescribing physician with whom to work collaboratively...one who is experienced with the meds, first and foremost and, if you are lucky, one who is also knowledgeable about your child's special needs. I would say, knowledge of meds is the most important factor in choosing a prescribing physician, followed by finding a physician who LISTENS TO YOU. Determining if meds are causing undesirable side effects versus whether there are new symptoms popping up, may be, unfortunately, a trial and error proposition unless there is documentation that a particular med or combination of meds causes a particular symptom or has a specific potentially undesirable side effect. I have had to take my son off all meds and start over when we have had a series of undesirable side effects or when we have had new behaviors crop up that become more of a priority to ameliorate. We slowly wean off of everything and start over...it is not easy and it is definitely not pretty! Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeldegskb@... Medicine Hello All,I'm new to the group and am sending out a general question.My daughter is 24 with high functioning autism or PDD-nos.It seems that the medicine she takes makes her more psychotic anddelusional...she's taking three different meds right now, so I don'tknow what is affecting her what way. She's taking lamictal, zoloftand ativan.Has anyone else had the experience of their child becoming morepsychotic or delusional from their meds?This seems like a wonderful site,Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Yes, I have also had the experience of my son with Asperger's becoming delusional as a result of a med. My son (then age 20) was taking Zoloft and Zyprexa, and began refusing the Zyprexa because it made him too "spaced-out" to do his job (assembling furniture). Well, taking the Zoloft alone (150 mg. per day) triggered a manic incident, and he was so completely out of touch with reality that he had to be hospitalized. I didn't know at the time that he had been diagnosed with bipolar during a previous hospitalization at age 13 (the doc didn't tell me and I guess I was too stupid to ask). After doing research on the internet, I discovered that Zoloft and other SSRIs can induce a manic episode in people who are genetically predisposed to bipolar. People on the autism spectrum also tend to be quite sensitive to meds in general, and giving them the normal starting dose of a med can be way too much for them. I am in the process of seeking a new med manager for my son, and I agree 100% with Ellen: "The key, besides educating yourself, is having a prescribing physician with whom to work collaboratively...one who is experienced with the meds, first and foremost and, if you are lucky, one who is also knowledgeable about your child's special needs. I would say, knowledge of meds is the most important factor in choosing a prescribing physician, followed by finding a physician who LISTENS TO YOU." Medicine Hello All,I'm new to the group and am sending out a general question.My daughter is 24 with high functioning autism or PDD-nos.It seems that the medicine she takes makes her more psychotic anddelusional...she's taking three different meds right now, so I don'tknow what is affecting her what way. She's taking lamictal, zoloftand ativan.Has anyone else had the experience of their child becoming morepsychotic or delusional from their meds?This seems like a wonderful site,Ellen No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.2/894 - Release Date: 7/10/2007 5:44 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 My daughter ended up being in the ER as a result of meds making her psychotic. She was on Risperdol and Lexapro at the time. If your daughter is not under the care of a psychiatrist, I suggest you start (Angel was seeing a neurologist at the time). Good luck and welcome to the site. > > Hello All, > I'm new to the group and am sending out a general question. > My daughter is 24 with high functioning autism or PDD-nos. > It seems that the medicine she takes makes her more psychotic and > delusional...she's taking three different meds right now, so I don't > know what is affecting her what way. She's taking lamictal, zoloft > and ativan. > Has anyone else had the experience of their child becoming more > psychotic or delusional from their meds? > This seems like a wonderful site, > Ellen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 There is no difference in absorption, since nothing has been done to the absorption in your intestines (unlike a bypass). Without knowing what the meds are, don't think there's any way of knowing what might be happening. Do they say to avoid milk or calcium like some do? How and why do you think they're not so effective. dan Wednesday, December 26, 2007, 5:38:21 PM, you wrote: > I had lapband surgery Dec. 20th. I appologize if this question has > been dealt with before. I'm doing well but have noticed that my > medications do not seem to be as effective. I'm wondering if the > absorption is different now. I generally take them when I have a > protein drink because they say to take " with food " but perhaps it would > be better to take them with water. I'd very much appreciate shared > experiences from anyone else who might have had this problem. -- " It's OK to be a little broken, everybody's broken in this life " Jon Bon Jovi Dan Lester, Boise, Idaho, USA www.mylapband.tk Banded 4/27/03, Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Started at 355, at goal in the 210-220 range for almost 4 years Ultimate goal of 195 Tummytuck in Boise and SmartLipo in Tijuana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 , The two medicines are a beta blocker, Toprol and a blood thinner, warfirin. Thanks for the reply. Kathy Subject: Re: medicine Kathy, what is the medication for. I can't see that the band would affect them. I also take many as most of us do. (Western Australia) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1193 - Release Date: 12/22/2007 2:02 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1193 - Release Date: 12/22/2007 2:02 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Dan, The beta blocker, toprol controls my heart rate, usually in the 60s to low 70s but now it’s running in the 80 to low 90 range. I stopped the blood thinner and gave myself shots of a medicine called lovenox but now that the surgery is over, I’m working with the clinic to get my blood thinner in range. It’s proving much more difficult than they usually see but today they suggested it might be the soy protein in the powder that I’m using for my liquid diet. The cardiologist isn’t exactly worried about my heart rate, just perplexed but I’m a bit of a worrier and wondered if anyone else had had this problem. Thanks, Kathy No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1193 - Release Date: 12/22/2007 2:02 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1193 - Release Date: 12/22/2007 2:02 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Kathy, what is the medication for. I can't see that the band would affect them. I also take many as most of us do. (Western Australia) > korpa11 <kathycantrell@...> wrote: > > Hello, > I had lapband surgery Dec. 20th. I appologize if this question has > been dealt with before. I'm doing well but have noticed that my > medications do not seem to be as effective. I'm wondering if the > absorption is different now. I generally take them when I have a > protein drink because they say to take " with food " but perhaps it would > be better to take them with water. I'd very much appreciate shared > experiences from anyone else who might have had this problem. > Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi, Kathy - The band procedure does not alter absorption in any way. But the way you take the meds may now cause them to be absorbed more slowly. Many meds that say to take " with food " for NON-bandsters should not be taken that way FOR Bandsters. We can tell you more if you're comfortable sharing the meds in question. Please email me privately, if you'd rather. Protein drinks are fine for now, but best avoided after we're back on soft foods and beyond. Sandy R > > Hello, > I had lapband surgery Dec. 20th. I appologize if this question has > been dealt with before. I'm doing well but have noticed that my > medications do not seem to be as effective. I'm wondering if the > absorption is different now. I generally take them when I have a > protein drink because they say to take " with food " but perhaps it would > be better to take them with water. I'd very much appreciate shared > experiences from anyone else who might have had this problem. > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hey guys, I am having my surgery Oct. 16 How much is the 6 months of Nexium pills? Did anyone purchase additional pain medication and if so how much was that? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi, If I remember right it was about $50.00 per month in Mexico vs $200.00 in the US per month. I could be wrong on that. You can go to the Costco Web Site www.costco.com and see the cost of medication for Nexium. For me the Nexium didn't work that well and I bought some Prilosec when I was in Mexico that I ended up using. Someone on this board suggest that I buy some Prilosec when I was there just in case Nexium didn't work for me. I found that swallowing the Nexium was difficult because they were large. You can buy Prilosec OT in the US for about $18.00 per month or if your Dr. will prescribe it for you it cost me $5.00 per month because it is a generic and my insurance allows me to get generic medication for $5.00. If Prilosec will work for you then I would suggest trying it to. The generic name for Prilosec is Omeprazole. There are all great questions that you are asking. Good luck with you new adventure. You will never have one regret. Suzanne In a message dated 9/18/2009 5:43:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jbriannewilliams@... writes: Hey guys, I am having my surgery Oct. 16 How much is the 6 months of Nexium pills? Did anyone purchase additional pain medication and if so how much was that? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 IN PRIMARY HYPERPARATHROIDISM.From: Areej Abbas <areej.aldura@...>Subject: MEDICINE" " < >Date: Friday, 27 January, 2012, 16:03 PEPPER POT SKULL APPEARANCE CAN BE SEEN IN WHICH MEDICAL CONDITION? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hyperparathyroidism! From: Areej Abbas <areej.aldura@...> " " < > Sent: Friday, 27 January 2012, 23:03 Subject: MEDICINE PEPPER POT SKULL APPEARANCE CAN BE SEEN IN WHICH MEDICAL CONDITION? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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