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@renwald

Gp’s are in a tricky position and would probably prefer a psychiatrist deal with it. If anyone takes more than two psych meds they prob should see a Psychiatrist who is more fluent in the interactions and withdrawals. Monitoring those meds is all they really do anyway in this day and age. My FP saw me every 3 months, asked how I was coping and reduced by another quarter of a tablet. He dropped it by half a tablet last time but I didn’t do it. I didn’t want the sudden wallop I would get.

Proper sleep, nutrition, stress reduction and modest exercise is a baseline for anyone disorder or not. After that, it’s the brain, body med combo for those of us dealing with conditions. This med can override all the above. How much worse for people who don’t meet even those basics.

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Another thing. Two nights ago, I had an horrible event. Female Priapism. It went on all night. I am afraid to go to bed now. Anyone else having a problem like this?

@renwald
Happy Saturday!
I an a strong believer of seeing a psychiatrist if you are on ANY psychotropic (sp?) meds.
I see mine every 6 months except if there is a change of dosage or actual meds. Then, I see her every 3 months.
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)