I have a diagnosis of inappropriate sinus tachycardia and panic
disorder. I also have chronic pain due to another condition. Because of
my pain, I have been taking Norco, which is a pain medication like
Lortab. I also take Xanax, Lexapro, and Atenolol.
I have changed doctors, and will no longer be getting Norco. I'm
going to try over the counter pain medication. My concern is that
stopping Norco cold turkey will cause me to have more tachycardia. I
know Norco affects the nervous system. I will still take my other
medication. Someone told me that my blood pressure might become
elevated, and I'm concerned.
Thanks
Pete - 17 May 2006 22:55 GMT
> I have a diagnosis of inappropriate sinus tachycardia and panic
> disorder. I also have chronic pain due to another condition. Because
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> Thanks
All these drugs are not good for you [especially the benzo's (Xanax) and
hydrocodone (Norco), and especially if taken long term]. Your doctor is a
fool (IMO) to keep prescribing those long term. You will build up a
tolerance and become a friggen Junky, and get serious withdrawal if you try
to stop them suddenly without weaning off. The Lexapro and Atenolol can
also have withdrawal problems if discontinued abruptly, but at least are
more conducive to longer term use, and of course are taken for different
reasons, and may be more necessary to treat your condition.
That is a lot of stuff to be taking all at once IMO. I am not a doctor, but
I have seen many times that doctors don't even know what's in the package
insert for the drugs they prescribe or have never read the package inserts
for the drugs they describe, and at best they go by what the PDR says, or
what the sales rep said (who drops the samples off at their doorstep) - and
of course they have their favorites that they still use from their med
school and residency training. Best wishes...Pete