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How do you all feel

I have been offf the loritabs for about 4 weeks now.  I feel very jittery, cannot sit still, feel like I cannot breathe or catch my breath.  I cannot sleep at night I will be extremely tired during the day but when I lay down cannot doze off.  Anyone else have these symptoms?
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1450446 tn?1290612561
I came here back in October, and everyone was VERY helpful to me.

Since then, I visit and post occasionally.

I just would like to say, Dominosarah, Vicki595, and IBKleen really know what they are talking about.  I have yet to see them give bad advice, and in this post, Sarah is spot on with her objection to the Seroquel.  

I think at 4 days clean, it is probably best to listen to advice, more so than to give it.  Over time, and with proper aftercare education, one learns the proper ways to help other people, and that usually does not include offering drug suggestions.  There are plenty of over the counter remedies to relieve some of the symptoms of lingering withdrawal, and if there is lingering depression, it is best to talk to a licensed doctor about the best route to take in terms of medication rather than suggest something that may have worked for yourself.  All of our bodies react differently to different drugs, and only a person's doctor has enough knowledge about someone's medical background to properly treat any symptoms we may have. We have to remember that recovery from drug addiction does not happen overnight, neither physically nor mentally.

I have a lot of respect for the staples in this community (especially the 3 I mentioned) and I hate to see people disregard or argue with their advice.  Please remember that they have been there, done that, and have put a lot of hard work and dedication into getting where they are today.  

I hope you begin to feel better soon.  From my own experience, exercise does wonders for my moods.  Try increasing your physical activity and see if it has any impact on your depression!
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1135275 tn?1586565652
seroquel can be extremely hard to get off of for some people once they are on it...and i mean EXTREMELY hard. i actually know people who have been prescribed it for sleep (which it is NOT approved for) and they can no longer sleep without it, period. they go nuts when they don't have it.....no matter how long they go without it. this is a heavy duty drug meant for people with real psychiatric disorders...you don't want to whip this drug out unless you've got a real reason to. insomnia isn't NEARLY enough reason.

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707563 tn?1626361905
While I am sure everyone means well, Seroquel is a big time medication, and there are other ways to help get some sleep while withdrawing.  We also just need to be careful when suggesting medications to others, as we don't know what underlying medical conditions they may have (and the member may not even be aware of some) that may be made worse when taking certain medications.

Emily
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i recommended it because the person said they were still having sleeping issues so y is that pointless exactly?

and it dosnt get you high, it relaxes you, yes i agree i should not post medication that helps, though i feel that if its something that helps maybe they can talk to there doctor about it, so not that big of a deal 10356....
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229538 tn?1300377767
Hello and sorry for the late response  as I was away for a few days . What you are describing sounds like classic mental withdrawals . Sara is right I know much about that as it was the worse part of withdrawals for me . Know this , that it will all Pass ! I promise ... I know its hard and you think my God am I going to have to go threw this the rest of my life , Have I damaged my brain . But I have been threw it three times and every time with abstinence from opiates it has gone away . Read some of my old post and you will see my journey threw what you are going threw and how it did fade away ! You will be fine trust me .Take care Jimmy
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495284 tn?1333894042
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The OP has been off lortabs for 4 weeks already so if this is just used the beginning of wd's it would be pointless then.......
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recommending medication to get over medication is not always the best idea.. I have liver and kidney disease with high blood pressure. you do not know her medical history so it may be in others best intrust to not recommend prescription drugs. also it gets you high so not a good idea.
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Are you still taking it?
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ya all medication concerns have those things listed that is why it is a prescription medication, but it works and you dont have to take it for more than the beginning of the withdrawal so its not bad at all
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Thanks for the info on Seroquel.  That isnt a drug to mess with.......sara
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495284 tn?1333894042
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You may want to see you doctor about this, tell him what is going on.  I know anxiety can last for awhile and it makes you miserable.  Jimmy1975 knows alot about this and hopefully he will be on at some point.  I will also send him a pm and let him know you are having problems with anxiety.   Congrats on 4 weeks clean!  That is a great accomplishment.   sara

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Important information about Seroquel

Seroquel is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Seroquel may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions. Stop using Seroquel and call your doctor at once if you have the following symptoms: very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, uncontrolled muscle movements, feeling light-headed, blurred vision, eye pain, increased thirst and urination, excessive hunger, fruity breath odor, weakness, nausea and vomiting.

You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive

Before taking Seroquel

Seroquel is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Seroquel may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Seroquel:

liver or kidney disease;
heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems;
a history of heart attack or stroke;
a history of low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
a thyroid disorder;
seizures or epilepsy;
cataracts;
high cholesterol or triglycerides;
a personal or family history of diabetes; or
trouble swallowing.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

    cimetidine (Tagamet);

    lorazepam (Ativan);

    steroids (prednisone and others);

    an antibiotic such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab), rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater);

    an antifungal medication such as fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Extina, Ketozole, Nizoral, Xolegal), or itraconazole (Sporanox);

    HIV medicines such as fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase), and others;

    medicine for depression or mental illness, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), risperidone (Risperdal), or thioridazine (Mellaril);

    a medication to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition;

    medications to treat Parkinson's disease; or

    seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), divalproex (Depakote), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), or valproate (Depakene).

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Seroquel. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Side Effects

    While Seroquel is not considered addictive, it does come with some inherent risks, much like any other prescription medication. Some of the most common side effects are fairly minor in nature, including headaches, dizziness, drowsiness or fatigue, stomachache or abdominal pain, congestion and weight gain. Usually, these types of symptoms will subside after a short period of time, but you should still consult your primary physician if you notice any of these derivatives, especially when you experiencing a worsening or prolonged effects.

Be sure to speak with your Dr. before taking any medication.. lesa
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not at all, its a prescription, but it has saved me from the chills sweats and anxity, and it makes you sleep i went into the hospital with bad symptoms and they gave me some to try and said it is safe to use non addictive and can get it from a doctor, it is the only thing that has worked for me and this is the first time i had an aid to get clean i also picked up a bunch of vit's that supposedly help and im on day 4 and i think they are really helping but seriquil is a for sure way to help, the doctor explained it as an anti psychotic to help with anxiety and episodes of phycoses but alot of doctors prescribe it now as a sleep aid but it really takes the worst of the withdrawals away kinda like ativan but stronger
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is this drug addicting also,
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yup try seriquil it will fix that
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