Question:
Paxil & Phenobarbital

I'm currently taking Paxil for depression and Phenobarbital for epilepsy. I was wondering if any of my amos brothers and sisters have dealt with these drugs before surgery; and, how were your dosages affected after surgery.    — lorien (posted on April 19, 2003)

April 19, 2003
I'm just 2 weeks post op. I have been taking 20 mg. of Paxil and there hasn't been a need to change the dosage yet. However, strangely enough, just one week out, I had to discontinue my BP meds (BP appears to be normal now .. per my PCP) I think it's a good idea to keep in regular contact with your Dr. to monitor things. Your body will be going through some changes and it's needs will change as well. Good luck!
   — Karlee B.

April 19, 2003
I take Prozac, Neurontin, and Fioricet (which contains a barbituate) and I haven't had to adjust my dosages yet. I'm 4 months post, down 50lbs. I also take Zyrtec, Singulair, Flexiril, and some other stuff that I can't think of right now. ;) No dosage changes for any of them, and I tolerate them the same.
   — Diana L.

April 19, 2003
I take Prozac, Neurontin, and Fioricet (which contains a barbituate) and I haven't had to adjust my dosages yet. I'm 4 months post, down 50lbs. I also take Zyrtec, Singulair, Flexiril, and some other stuff that I can't think of right now. ;) No dosage changes for any of them, and I tolerate them the same.
   — Diana L.