dicktracy613

Hi cowgirl, I am not rated for sleep, however, the problem is a direct result of pain from physical damage from being WIA 7 January 1968 pain often wakes me from my sleep. Once I am up that's it for the night. Also from the ongoing PTSD issues I have. Thanks & my best, Dick Tracy

Thanks Carlie...I see the doc this week and also one for the HBP . Thanks a million, dicktracy613

Hi Carlie, I have just been prescribed Risperidone because of sleep issues but it raises my BP WAY too much. Kind of scary to me and I do not want to continue the med. Thanks for your input, dicktracy613

John, Thanks for the information. It backs up what I found out. My best, dicktracy613

I, likewise, have concerns about prescribed meds. in my case "risperidone"...can anyone shed any light on this med? Thank you. dicktracy613

Thanks Larry...we could all use the straight scoop for sure!

May 19, 2008 To: bobbyvet30 Hello Brother. I saw this post and had to add something about my own experiences. I also am very concerned at the drug cocktail treatment protocol used today. After beginning to have numerous "episodes" that turned out to be panic or anxiety attacks I (at my Dr's. advice) began the drug spiral downward. Here is my personal litany: Ativan (LORAZEPAM) (7 yrs. now) Paxil (depression) (quit) (caused me to consider "ending it" many times Ambien (chronic insomnia) (5 yrs.) (changed to TEMAZEPAM) TEMAZEPAM (chronic insomnia) (5 yrs and continuing although not much help now because the PTSD sleep thief has found it's way into my nights again) Darvocet (chronic pain) (5 yrs.) Prozac (depression) (3 yrs) ineffective for me These, and many others I refused to try after learning about side effects, were and are being prescribed. The only ones I found to help me, even a little, were for pain and anxiety. The sexual side effects of SSRI's are VERY real and according to a landmark, study by the "New England Journal of Medicine" did not fare mych better in MOST cased from placebos. In my case, gastric side effects too delicate to discuss in this forum also plagued me. I am trying to rid myself of these poisons at this time, and am very interested in others experiences with these meds. My profile tells a bit about my situation. My best wishes for you, Dick