Lamital, Seroquel and Lorazapam Sore neck - Mental Health Message Board

florchak · 04-14-2008, 08:03 AM

Hello everyone,

I am taking 150 mg of Lamictal 2X a day, Lozapam 0.5 mg in morning and 1 more time a day as needed, Seroquel 25 mg at night. I just started them in Jan 08 and came off 300 mf of Lithium 2x a day.

I have a very sore neck and it seems it is turning into a tick. I constantly need to move my neck and it gets HOT. I feel like I need to move it then it gets worse and worse throughout the day. Now I wear a neck collar and it really helps to keep me from moving my neck but looks stupid. I also think I have some Forward Head Posture issues or so my Chiropractor says. He showed me some Xrays where my head is about 1.5" forward of where it should be.

Questions:
1. The neck issue seemed to appear around the onset of these meds? I just started them in December and came from Li. Anyone have same issue
2. Are any of these drugs known to cause this issue?
3. Neck tick is worse with stress or in front of audiences or bosses. Maybe that is related. I work in stressful auto industry and a few of the top guys blink a lot like they have an eye tick.

Thanks you for your comments
FL

trg247 · 04-14-2008, 02:27 PM

The only one I have taken is Seroquel which does cause muscle stiffness or rigidity. The tic is something I think you should get checked out right away as it may be a warning sign of something much bigger such as Dystonia

Pri Lily · 04-14-2008, 09:15 PM

I agree with trg247....

Lil

florchak · 04-16-2008, 05:33 AM

What is dstonia....I looked it up and did not really understand. The neck pain is definityl related to stress. Focus on breathing alot I can allmost force myself to not move my neck. When I was on lithium 4 mo ago I did not have this issue. With this new batch of drugs I am running faster and harder than when I was on Li. I would say about 2X the speed but on the edge of control. Relaxing helps but I find little time for it.

Jim

Pri Lily · 04-16-2008, 08:54 AM

Hi...

I'm gonna try to answer, and maybe trg247 can add something to what I say.

Cervical Dystonia (Dystonia of the neck) causes the head to rotate to one side, and pull forward, or roll toward the chest, or roll back....or a combination of the above.

Muscle pain and cramping with very little exertion are major symptoms. Trembling and spasms are common as well. Intermittant spasms can cause cramping to occur due to fatigue of the muscles.

I think this is enough of an explanation for you to go back to your Doctor, and tell him what's happening. I think you need a change in your meds.

Let us know, please.....

Lil