Posts Tagged ‘Side Effects’

OMG, I’ve been soooo busy it’s hard to get everything done! I was in Las Vegas this last weekend for a wedding. I had a ton of fun and discovered something new about myself, I can have fun with out getting drunk! When you’re on a lot of medication you need to be very careful in regards to alcohol. There are some medications, Tegretol is one of them, that you shouldn’t drink while taking, period! Then there are some you can have a drink with but you must remember that the side effects will intensify with alcohol, if you’re not sure about your medication please contact your doctor or pharmacy. I’m not going to lie I had a couple of drinks (when I say a couple I mean a couple) but nothing out of control.  I’ve learned to be confident and comfortable with the CrazyInHeels gal that I am and I have the most fun when I’m myself! When you drink too much you can feel depressed, tired, and sick (just to name a few). Who wants to feel like that?! I’m in a good place right now and I want to stay that way! – XOXO CrazyInHeels

I’m on my way to the doctor, thank God! Hopefully she has a miracle drug that will pull me out of this “funk”! Perhaps it could be one that doesn’t have any side effects?!!!!! Please, someone, make that happen! – XOXO CrazyInHeels

Feeling good today  but I’ve still had some anxiety that presents itself in the afternoon?? Can’t figure out where it’s coming from so I’m assuming it’s comin straight from the big guy upstairs… meaning, I need to make some changes  in my life. What that is, I’m still trying to figure out. Maybe the anxiety wont come today since it’s Friday?! I still haven’t had any side effects from the new med Saphris, so far so good. My medication cocktail consists of Lamictal, Saphris, and Adderall XR. These medications work together to make me as “normal” as possible. For today I’m doing great! – XOXO CrazyInHeels

I’m a few weeks into my new medicine and feel like I’ve only reached a half way point. I’m not feeling 100% myself.  We’re approaching the Holidays fast and I need a pill that works ASAP, I don’t have time to waste. It can be so frustrating tyring to find a pill that works let alone the strength that you need  to get to, to make you feel better. I’m trying to be patient but it definately gets frustrating at times. Sometimes I wonder if I even remember how it feels to be normal. Am I ever going to be happy being normal when I know how FABULOUS it is to by hypo-mania?I’m going to increase my meds yet again and I’m expecting to have the side effects again as my body gets used to the dose. I hang onto the fact that happiness is within reach. -XOXO CrazyInHeels

If you read the list of possible side effects from a medication that you are about to take, you probably wouldn’t take it. Are all the side effects worth the hopefully positive effect the pill will have on you? My body is still trying to get used to me new med Tegretol. In the 28 yrs that I’ve been alive I have NEVER had any side effects from any medication until now. I’m just trying to make it threw the day without throwing up, falling over being I”m so dizzy, and funtioning with a full hlown headache. I’m hoping tomorrow is better. – XOXO CrazyInHeels

Today I suffered from even more lovely side effects. I was extremely dizzy, had a headache, and was sick to my stomach all day. Popping pills and feeling like hell. I’m hanging on to to the fact that the meds will kick in soon and the side effects will fade. My happiness is within reach, I just need to hold on for a few more days. – XOXO CrazyInHeels 

Why can’t I just take a medicine that works but without the side effects. The Risperdal that I’m on until the Tegretol starts working is making me eat EVERYTHING that I see, and I’m not craving the healthy stuff. Right now I want to eat pizza, cookies, donuts, chocolate, candy, bread, chips… basically everything that makes me gain weight! I’ve gained four pounds in the last two weeks… OMG!!! Why does there have to be side effects?! I sometimes actually have a thought in my brain… “Would I rather be skinny and crazy or normal and gain 20lbs?” What’s a girl to do? I know my sanity is crucial but I also have to fit into those skinny jeans I bought last week! – XOXO CrazyInHeels