Seroquel for alcoholism?
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This drug is given for from medicine book ---systoms of schizophrenia, mental order marked by illutions,disrupted thinking,loss of contact with reality. It is first in new class of antipsychotic medications.Reachers believe it works by diminishing the action of dopamine and serotonin, two of the brains chief chemical messengers.                                                                                       Important fact about this drug-----may cause tardive, condition characterized by uncontrollable muscle spasms and twiches of the face. Problem can be permanent,appears mostly in older women.                                             Side effects common are admonial pain, constipation, diminished movement, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive muscle tone, headache, indigestion, low blood pressure, nasal inflammation, neck regidity, rapid heartbeat, rash, tremor, uncontrollable movements, weakness. This is just list of common if want more let me know.       Warnings about this medicine---- if you get muscle stiffness, confusion, irregular or rapid heart beat, excessive sweeting, and high fever CALL DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. hAS OTHER EFFECTS TOO.                                      DO NOT TAKE WITH-----barbiturates such as phenobarbital, carbamazepine,cimetidine,erythomycin,fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole,levodopa, lorazepam,phebytoin, rifampin, any steriod medication, or thioridazine           OVERDOSE SYSTOMS----dizziness;drowsiness, fainting, and rapid heartbeat.                                            NO WHERE IN THE BOOK DID IT SAY IT WAS FOR ALOCHOLISM----but yes I know they use same drugs for different things.
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Yes. My mother is bipolar, and she can be very aggressive anyways, and drinking increases the aggressive behavior. Not to mention the fact that bipolar people should be on regular medications, medications that do not mix well with alcohol. Make sure he is on his medications, ask him to stop drinking, suggest he makes an appointment with his psychiatrist. Perhaps you may join in on a session or two with him.
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I was put on Citalopram (Cipramil) as the first medication for my depression. I was on it for about a year and then I think my system just got used to it. Unfortunatley I was then put on Efexor, which caused some very bad side effects.\n\nI have now tried every anti-depressant available to me (I'm 24) and for me, Seroxat works.\n\nIf you really want to give up, here is what I recommend - I tried to do this and it reduced the electric shock sensations in my head and sickness of withdrawal.\nAsk your docotr to prescribe you a low dose of Prozac instead of the Cipramil. Prozac is quite non-aggressive to come off of, so after your system has got used to the Prozac, you can then come off it.\n\nWorked for me...til I had to go back on meds, but hopefully you can do it. Good luck!!
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She needs to go a methadone clinic where they will monitor her better and taper her off. I have heard many stories similar to this concerning suboxone. I think it should be banned methadone is much more effective. Just be aware that methadone is also a ssri so adding antidepressants could be deadly that and anything else that would raise her serotonin (St John Wart, dxm/coughsyrup) I wouldnt recommend any type of sleep medication at all. Also you can make lemon poppy seed tea to curb the withdrawls (maybe thats why she sleeps so much, shes taking to much at once and then withdrawing). Just mix poppy seeds with lemon juice...filter with a coffee filter and drink. This has been know to work even though many would disagree. In my area they have programs that will pay/reduce for rehab or treatment. Its called CARE I dont know maybe thats available in your area check it out.
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Risperdal is an older antipsychotic with more side effects. If you are already taking a mid-high dose of it like 37.5 to 50 mg every 2 weeks, and you still have some of the symptoms you can't seem to get rid of, then it is common practice to add a second agent. Seroquel is an exellent medication. It will help you sleep good. It also has some serotonin effect which will help with anxiety and depression, if you have any. 600-800 mg of Seroquel is the max, on Risperdal usually 50mg is the max, just to give you an idea of where you fall in the range.\nHope you feel better.
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Yes and no.  I do better when I am too sick to care....to sick to worry.  Some try a little alcohol for the anti-depressant properties.  The emphasis is on the word little.  Drunkenness doesn't help on tests.\nThe best thing to do is to know that you are prepared.  Do not doubt yourself.  It's an attitude thing.  If you doubt yourself, that is when anxiety creeps in.  The other methods only mask the symptoms without treating the problem.
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Don't worry, your will come down. What goes up must come down! You need a doc! I take 50 mil of serequil at night. I have episodes of severe mania also. This works for me. Before that Depakote worked well too.
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i take seroquel now...im 19....but i took it back when i was 17....it made me extreamly drowsy....i could not function....now its not as bad...\nbut the effects of this drug do vary slightly from person to person...
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I worked for me but I was usuing it 10 times per day and was constantly stoned. Basically it just temperarily masks symtoms and is not the best choice. Its effects arre too short lived and its wayyyyyyy to expensive. I now take lexapro (10mg once a day) and xanax (1 mg as needed). I was recently put on Depakote 750mg becuase once I detoxed for 3 months, my dr. and I found that I had an underlying mood disorder. I can honestly say I'm much better off not self medicating and taking only what my dr. perscribes.
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I was on celexa for a year... \n\nAround the 6 month mark I really really really wanted a drink and caved.  NOT GOOD.\n\nIt screws around with emotions something fierce, and puts you almost at square one for the med.\n\nYour doctor probably told you that it takes about 2-4 weeks to get into your system and start working.  By back at square one, all the effects are gone and you are waiting again.\n\nPlus you may black out, faint, or have other adverse reactions.\n\nPlease do not risk this- your mental health is more important!  If you crave a drink, I suggest getting yourself hooked on booster juice or starbucks or something... with no alcohol.\n\nI had a network of friends that kept me distracted when everyone was going to the bar.\n\nGood luck- I know what you are going through and I hope it's easier for you than it was for me...
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Vivitrol \n"April 14, 2006 -- The FDA has approved a new drug called Vivitrol to help treat alcoholism .\n\nThe announcement was made in a news release by the pharmaceutical companies Alkermes, which makes Vivitrol, and Cephalon, which markets the drug. \n\nVivitrol is the first and only injectable drug given once per month to treat alcohol dependence, the news release states.\n\nVivitrol is indicated for alcohol-dependent patients who are able to abstain from drinking in an outpatient setting and are not actively drinking when starting treatment. It's also intended for use in combination with psychosocial support, such as counseling or group therapy.\n\nVivitrol, which is nonaddictive, must be given by a health care provider as a shot. The companies expect the drug to be available in the U.S. to doctors and patients by the end of June as a single monthly dose."
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Tegretol is used to also treat depression and agressive behavior, it has also been used to treat alcohol withdraw and cocaine addiction.  My husband takes it for depression and I would be willing to bet that if you snort this medication you will not get the high that you are looking for.  The medication will enter your blood stream quickly and become extremely drowsy.  Snorting a medication that's used for cocaine addiction is slightly oxymoron!!!!
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I would definitely recommend that you refer this question to your psychiatrist/doctor.  I'm on risperdal, which is one you're not supposed to drink on, but I talked it over with my psychiatrist.  He said I could have up to 3 drinks a week, which is great by me.  I only drink wine.  \n\nA few beers in one night might be a little much, and there is that risk of seizures with Wellbutrin.  Drinking basically affects your psych meds two ways.  Both alcohol and the med work on the Central Nervous System, and there is chance for interaction, there.  Plus, alcohol induces the liver to create more enzymes, which will metabolize the drug and make less of the drug available in circulation.
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I still drank on prozac, zoloft, paxil, and wellbutrin (different times) Women smoke on birth control pills. same thing. are you willing to take the risk? Alcohol isn't good for you anyway, probably best not to drink at all.
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try lamictal its an anticonvulsant has worked great for me few side effects if any thanks perfectsecret for elaborating a little more the rash does need to be watched out for i have been takeing lamictal for eight years and out of the fifty plus meds i have been through this has been the constant leveling mood stabilizer that i havent developed a resistance to . with depakote i had a lot of weight gain and felt very lethargic i also had to keep a check on my liver every six months. a co-op between a counsoler,psychriast,phycician, and pharmacy might be helpful good luck
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If they got help immediately, recovery will probably be relatively quick.  There are drugs that can kind of "counter" the effects of Xanax.  However, because Xanax is metabolized in the liver, an overdose can cause permanent liver damage.  I'm sure the doctor will be checking for this though.  It may be a while before your friend recovers mentally though.  I'm sure lots of counseling will be involved.  The best thing for you to do is just let your friend that you will be there (no questions asked, no matter what) if they ever need you (for anything minor or serious).  Now's the time to be a friend.
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i didn't see your first question, but I can say that alcoholism is a disease; and, until the person accepts that they can NOT control their drinking, then their drinking WILL CONTROL THEM. The fellowship of AA does work if the individual is willing to WORK IT.....good luck with your mother and god bless.... Yes, we must forgive, as God so forgives us.....