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Taking Pristiq For Depression. Addicted To Valium And Xanax. Am I Taking Right Medicine?
Hi my name is angie and I've taken so many depression meds and I'm added to my pristiq valium three times a day. I yell all the time I don't like to be around people I don't want to leave my house I'm paranoid all the time like if I take valium r xanax I will freek out and want wake up. I always feel like I have to argue and defend my self I have to be right all the time. My family is torn and they relly trying there best to stand by me but its hard. I jyst want to be left alone. Please give me advice am I taking the right meds. I just started valium two days ago how long does it take to get in your system
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
Hi angie,
From the history you provide there seems to be complications of agitation and suspiciousness/paranoid ideas in addition to depression. The diazepam (valium) and alprazolam (xanax) can calm you down temporarily in acute agitation but this is not the only treatment for the problem you should be receiving. Do not take them without supervision. Overdosing is a danger with this drug.
It is really nice to see how you seem to have an insight into your illness and are able to distinguish reality from your imagination. You will need to see your psychiatrist as soon as possible. After examining you he may add an antipsychotic in your regimen and also optimize your antidepressant.
Hope this helps,
Dr A Rao
From the history you provide there seems to be complications of agitation and suspiciousness/paranoid ideas in addition to depression. The diazepam (valium) and alprazolam (xanax) can calm you down temporarily in acute agitation but this is not the only treatment for the problem you should be receiving. Do not take them without supervision. Overdosing is a danger with this drug.
It is really nice to see how you seem to have an insight into your illness and are able to distinguish reality from your imagination. You will need to see your psychiatrist as soon as possible. After examining you he may add an antipsychotic in your regimen and also optimize your antidepressant.
Hope this helps,
Dr A Rao
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