Re: Re: Janice - ignorant psychiatrists, was really nervou...

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In a message dated 1/28/2005 7:44:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,

amboe16@... writes:

This is new to me. Now I'm a bit concerned here, as I believe my

daughter is on antidepressant/antipsychotic combination. At least I

think

my son as well. Paxil and the lowest dose of sequerol possible. I don't

think this is odd at all. Just my opinion, from what I have read. He is

doing fine, no side effects, working? another story. The sequerol is to relax

him so he can sleep. Paxil, as well to release his anxieties. Not sure he is

in the right dose. However, I think you will find many of our kids are on

the combo of some sort. Judith

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In a message dated 1/28/2005 7:44:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,

amboe16@... writes:

This is new to me. Now I'm a bit concerned here, as I believe my

daughter is on antidepressant/antipsychotic combination. At least I

think

my son as well. Paxil and the lowest dose of sequerol possible. I don't

think this is odd at all. Just my opinion, from what I have read. He is

doing fine, no side effects, working? another story. The sequerol is to relax

him so he can sleep. Paxil, as well to release his anxieties. Not sure he is

in the right dose. However, I think you will find many of our kids are on

the combo of some sort. Judith

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In a message dated 1/28/2005 8:01:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,

amboe16@... writes:

I'm just curious, when you say the lowest dose of seroquel, what is

that?

My guy is taking 25 mg. seroquel (spelling??) at nite, and 25 mg. paxil

CR...I think the paxil needs to be increased, however, he didn't like it when I

was splitting pills to increase the dose. As he needs a refill, I will talk

to doctor about upping that dose.

The doctor has never increased the seroquel....only seems to want it to help

relax to sleep.

Can I take some????? Just kidding!!!!! What a sad disorder. I am hanging

in. I think more disturbing to me is the very long process of try and try.

Good luck and best wishes to all of us. We need it! Judith

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In a message dated 1/28/2005 8:01:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,

amboe16@... writes:

I'm just curious, when you say the lowest dose of seroquel, what is

that?

My guy is taking 25 mg. seroquel (spelling??) at nite, and 25 mg. paxil

CR...I think the paxil needs to be increased, however, he didn't like it when I

was splitting pills to increase the dose. As he needs a refill, I will talk

to doctor about upping that dose.

The doctor has never increased the seroquel....only seems to want it to help

relax to sleep.

Can I take some????? Just kidding!!!!! What a sad disorder. I am hanging

in. I think more disturbing to me is the very long process of try and try.

Good luck and best wishes to all of us. We need it! Judith

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In a message dated 1/28/2005 8:30:14 PM Pacific Standard Time,

PWeintraub@... writes:

remember being told that for OCD the lower doses of seroquel work

better than the higher ones. The

Pam, my son is slender, not a rail, but very slender but strong. He has not

gained an ounce from seroquel, and the doctor has kept the dose low. My son

has told me he thinks it is helpful to relax, sleep, I hope not too

relaxing. I cannot say my son has gained any weight on the paxil/seroquel

combo. I

am only questioning the dose of Paxil CR at 25 mg. He is 16, tall, almost 6

feet...ok, 5 " 11, and about 150 lbs., but it could be a few more. I am

guessing....OK...hear me out, that if some one gains on some of these meds, it

is

because it is relaxing them and allowing them to eat!

FEEDBACK here please. I know ONLY PERSONALLY, that when I am in distress, I

cannot eat. If I am depressed, I don't eat. If I am OK, I eat. I can say

thing without a doubt as for myself. Some eat when they are stressed, I

cannot. I can go days. I may get a headache...but I just can't eat a thing.

So, I truly would like to hear about others' opinions. Could it be that these

meds are working, in ways not even noticible, but the kids are being relieved

somehow and actually eating, thus the weight gain?????

Thanks all, something I am truly interested in. Judith

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/28/2005 8:30:14 PM Pacific Standard Time,

PWeintraub@... writes:

remember being told that for OCD the lower doses of seroquel work

better than the higher ones. The

Pam, my son is slender, not a rail, but very slender but strong. He has not

gained an ounce from seroquel, and the doctor has kept the dose low. My son

has told me he thinks it is helpful to relax, sleep, I hope not too

relaxing. I cannot say my son has gained any weight on the paxil/seroquel

combo. I

am only questioning the dose of Paxil CR at 25 mg. He is 16, tall, almost 6

feet...ok, 5 " 11, and about 150 lbs., but it could be a few more. I am

guessing....OK...hear me out, that if some one gains on some of these meds, it

is

because it is relaxing them and allowing them to eat!

FEEDBACK here please. I know ONLY PERSONALLY, that when I am in distress, I

cannot eat. If I am depressed, I don't eat. If I am OK, I eat. I can say

thing without a doubt as for myself. Some eat when they are stressed, I

cannot. I can go days. I may get a headache...but I just can't eat a thing.

So, I truly would like to hear about others' opinions. Could it be that these

meds are working, in ways not even noticible, but the kids are being relieved

somehow and actually eating, thus the weight gain?????

Thanks all, something I am truly interested in. Judith

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/28/2005 8:45:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,

PWeintraub@... writes:

one study I just posted went up to 300 mg! you should

look through the literature on these combos, there seems to be quite a

Bit published.

Pam, I just don't have the energy to look through, read and comprehend.

Really. I am honest. Do you mean 300 of the Paxil or Sequerol? Pam, I have

always been one of those persons who did trust the doctors, because I have some

great ones in my life.

And I think my son's doctor is great, however, he has to consider that the

OCD is the root of the anxiety and treat it as such. As we see our kids

losing a year of school, well, especially in their high school years, it's

beyond

tough. Me, home school, NO. My guy is spending his days in his room. And

it is allowed. Thus, the different therapy is necessary, and I am working my

way to it...two new referrals, and will be following up. As far as his

current doctor, well, my guy is very comfortable with him. I think I need to

get

a little more ....well, suggestive. Thanks for all your imput, because I do

agree, finding the right help...a big, huge, difficult mountain to climb.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/28/2005 8:45:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,

PWeintraub@... writes:

one study I just posted went up to 300 mg! you should

look through the literature on these combos, there seems to be quite a

Bit published.

Pam, I just don't have the energy to look through, read and comprehend.

Really. I am honest. Do you mean 300 of the Paxil or Sequerol? Pam, I have

always been one of those persons who did trust the doctors, because I have some

great ones in my life.

And I think my son's doctor is great, however, he has to consider that the

OCD is the root of the anxiety and treat it as such. As we see our kids

losing a year of school, well, especially in their high school years, it's

beyond

tough. Me, home school, NO. My guy is spending his days in his room. And

it is allowed. Thus, the different therapy is necessary, and I am working my

way to it...two new referrals, and will be following up. As far as his

current doctor, well, my guy is very comfortable with him. I think I need to

get

a little more ....well, suggestive. Thanks for all your imput, because I do

agree, finding the right help...a big, huge, difficult mountain to climb.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/28/2005 10:04:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,

PWeintraub@... writes:

it is probably the smallest dose. In the study I pulled they are giving

300 mg for ocd.

Am I assuming you are talking Seroquel? Forgive my spelling. It is a

'supplment' as best as I can describe to my guy's Paxil. I don't think the

Seroquel is underprescribed, I am doubting the 25 CR Paxil. Long nite, and

getting

confused. Judith