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Sharp Rise Reported in Older Americans’ Use of Multiple Psychiatric Drugs
NY TIMES ^ | FEB. 13, 2017 | BENEDICT CAREYFEB.

Posted on 02/13/2017 10:12:01 AM PST by MarvinStinson

Edited on 02/13/2017 10:15:34 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

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To: steve86

1600 mg sounds like a lot to me, the most I’ve ever done was 800. It’s something of a stimulant so start out low and dose to tolerance, if you start having sleep disruption drop back. You should always take it in the morning with food anyway.


41 posted on 02/13/2017 12:42:09 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: TheStickman

My own experience with CBD (derived from hemp) is that it provided little or no antidepressant effect (over a few months), so I went back on Effexor. But it was great as an anti-spasmodic and as some sort of “deep relaxant” ( not exactly like sedatives, hypnotics, or anti-anxiety drugs, though - hard to describe).


42 posted on 02/13/2017 12:42:17 PM PST by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: RegulatorCountry

800 once a day helped for a while then went to 800 b.i.d. (common dosage in Germany). Never did have any stimulant effect on me.


43 posted on 02/13/2017 12:47:37 PM PST by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: MarvinStinson

I’ll stick with Chivas Regal.


44 posted on 02/13/2017 12:48:17 PM PST by VR-21
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To: steve86

The stimulant effect is there, your system is apparently just more tolerant of it. It’s something to watch out for if you have any problems with anxiety. Stimulants are bad for that, so you don’t want to go too far if it’s an issue for you.

I’ve seldom stayed on SAM-e for any lengthy period, the longest was a year. The shortest has been to the end of a bottle or package of it and then didn’t feel the need to take any more once I was done.


45 posted on 02/13/2017 12:51:56 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: steve86

I tried using just the CBD oil hoping it would do the trick. It didn’t but using the whole flower does. It’s like anything else what works for some doesn’t work for other.

Hope your current regime is working for you.


46 posted on 02/13/2017 12:53:54 PM PST by TheStickman (And their fear tastes like sunshine puked up by unicorns.)
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To: KC_Lion
My Great Grandmother always said "Stay. Away. From. Pills"

Yup. And don't EVER go and pester your doctor for a prescription because you saw it in an ad on TV. If he thinks you need it, he'll let you know.


47 posted on 02/13/2017 12:57:22 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: MarvinStinson

Because we’re all Looney Tunes.


48 posted on 02/13/2017 1:04:41 PM PST by sanjuanbob
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To: Delta 21

Ultram is a receptor selective agonist (will bind with some receptors and not others) the marketing was that is blocked pain but did not cause euphoria therefore it was not addictive.

They were wrong.

I never prescribed it much, I’m old enough to have been trained that unless it is a terminal condition, don’t prescribe any narcotic for more than 3-5 days. Back when I was practicing, I got a lot of bad reviews for that. But on the up side, I didn’t create many addicts.


49 posted on 02/13/2017 2:47:46 PM PST by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: Tax-chick
The Drugs I Need
50 posted on 02/13/2017 4:35:07 PM PST by thoughtomator (Purple: the color of sedition)
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To: MarvinStinson

Hey, if you’re prescribed those drugs, your second amendment is Null and Void.

Just say’.


51 posted on 02/13/2017 4:43:38 PM PST by AFreeBird
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To: AppyPappy
She’s an exact likeness of Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies
Except they never let Granny drive :)
52 posted on 02/14/2017 5:50:27 AM PST by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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