Ativan and morphine side effects

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Avatar m tn . My question is could the side-effects from the anti-psychotic drugs cause agitation and involuntary yelling.
Avatar n tn Hello Hobbsie, I am sorry to hear that you have having such problems with the pain pump and narcotics. I may not be totally understanding your post. Is your physician using the narcotics you spoke of in the pump....or orally? I would not give up on the pump yet. Make an appointment to see the physician that implanted it to determine what will work the best for you. It can take some time with trial and error and it is aggravating because when we are in pain we just want it to stop now.
3112530 tn?1434032033 I have got to understand why after about 8 hours, the 'itches' kick in. It is extremely annoying. I take Benedil for the 'itches' and it seems to stop them sometimes. Can anyone tell me what causes the 'itches' and what is the best effect to counteract this? My morphine is only 15mg and I try t take it every 12 hours but when the "itches" kick in, (usually about 8 hours later), I take another and it seems to stop.
653169 tn?1303446369 I do know that all to often things like this are not listed as side effects. The problem is that the doctors and or patients do not report them and so they too often get looked over as is the case here. I am sure there are many documented cases they just are not reported. I am not sure what the protocol is far as doctors reporting side effects but we as Pt's can call the pharmaceutical company and report effects. this will help many.
Avatar f tn I believe you can continue to take your Ativan as it is in a different class of drugs from your other meds. BUT.................I am NOT a doctor nor a pharmacist and I will tell you right now that you MUST check this out with someome with real knowledge of the interactions of medications. And that is NOT me! Zoloft, an antidepressant, normally reaches steady state in about a week and in my humble opinion, you should not still be feeling "really anxious and nervous.
Avatar f tn My question is does the morphine make you really nauseated and throw up. The last few days the side effects have slowed down, but I would still like to hear some suggestions from people in the forum.
Avatar f tn Zoloft is a great drug, I have had panic attacks and anxiety for years and they went away after being on Zoloft and xanex as needed. It does take some time to find the right dose and the side effects to go away but stay with it!! Before I started the Zoloft I was taking 2-4 mg of xanex a day, after some time I was not taking any, and my life was normal again. Unfortunately after 12 plus years on Zoloft it pooped out on me a year ago...
Avatar m tn So he upped me from 1mg a day to 2mg a day for 1 week, then I started reducing my benzo 10% every week. I just took my sweet time with the withdrawal, and was completely off of ativan after 2 months of weening. I was on it for a total of 4 years before coming off, however I didnt take it every day. But it didnt matter, I was still getting tolerance withdrawals. Just remember, everyone is different when it comes to coming off benzos.
Avatar f tn All meds come with side effects. And some of those side effects can be very bothersome. How long have you been on Zoloft? If it's been for a short time this side effect may go away. If it keeps up though, ask your Dr about changing to a different med.
847512 tn?1272567062 Nausea and vomiting Lightheadedness Dizziness An unusual pleasant feeling (euphoria) Sweating Headaches Anxiety Constipation
Avatar m tn Please be sure not to make any changes in the medication dose without your psychiatrist's express permission and supervision. The side effects you are describing can occur as an adverse reaction to Lamictal but it also could be a matter of interactions with the other medications. What might be going on could have a variety of causes. Its also important to think whether it has helped you or not.
1412606 tn?1282882129 I have severe chronic pain and I met with a maternal fetal specialist/high risk OB before trying to conceive. I was on morphine, methadone and a few other nerve meds. and I also have a spinal cord stimulator.
Avatar f tn Alright, you gotta stop that. :) I learned a long time ago to ignore any possible side effects from the drugs my doctor gives me. I dont look it up on the computer, and I dont read the paper the pharmacy hands out about the drug. I just trust my doctor to give me the medication I need. And since I have done that, I have had no problems with medications, I simply expect them to work properly, and they do. Ativan is very helpful for anxiety/panic attacks.
Avatar f tn I think the headache was from something else and not the ativan. Woke up this morning with no headache and took .25mg of ativan and no headache. We'll see what happens later today.... I'm a bit sedated right now on just .25mg. too.
Avatar n tn Hello, Fatigue and dry mouth and dyspepsia are frequent side effects of Vesicare but it is unlikely to cause any sore throat. Your sore throat can be due to some viral infection. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and use over-the-counter throat lozenges. Salt water gargle is also a good way to relieve a sore throat. In addition, you can take anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen) after consulting your general physician.
539209 tn?1225972263 Lyrica is wonderful once you get passed the side effects,,usually takes a week,,,,,Also lyrica is a schedule 5 drug,,with Morphine componants
Avatar f tn The muscles in my bicep, tricep and forearm would tense. The arm would clench, the music would stop and POP, the arm would fly up and out, as if trying to right hook an opponent who wasn't there. Every 60 seconds for two hours -- until just before 3:45 -- I'd swing away into the dark. Until the left arm got in on it. By 7:30 in the morning, I wasn't a championship boxer, I was a retarded pigeon with defective wings.
Avatar m tn In some cases there can be paradoxical effects with benzodiazepines, such as increased hostility, aggression, angry outbursts, and psychomotor agitation. Paradoxical effects are more likely to occur with higher doses, in patients with pre-existing personality disorders and those with a psychiatric illness. Consult your Physician to rule out the adverse effects of Ativan which might be a reason for twitching. Take care!
Avatar n tn Point is, Physc meds effect everyone different, and If you feel like one isnt working so good, or the side effects are that bothersome, please dont hesitate to talk to your DR about something else. Also, with the chest pains. Ive noticed ever sense I changed where I get my scripts filled at I get them too, and Im pretty sure its from the prozac. I had to cut my dose down also, and now feeling allot better.
4753943 tn?1359934569 For example, when I had first started taking medication, I read up on possible side effects and of course started to feel them and relate any symptom to the medication whether it was relevant or not. If you are concerned about it, why not talk to your prescribing doctor or pharmaacist about it? For me, keeping an open line of communication between your health care provider(s) and myself is important. Are you also in counseling for your anxiety?
400350 tn?1201711682 Ativan works very quickly, but it's only for occasional use. It makes you very drowsy, so some people take it to help them sleep. I tried it when my anxiety was very severe, and it didn't help with the anxiety at all, and only bought me a few hours of sleep. Depending on the case, it's probably better to look into a long-term medication. Ativan is the kind of thing they give you if you go into the emergency room having an anxiety attack.