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        <![CDATA[ (DR GARCIA'S FORUM IS TEMPORARY CLOSED TO QUESTIONS AS SHE CATCHES UP) Questions about the My Way Out program? Here's your chance to take them to the doctor. Dr. Linda Garcia, MD, checks in regularly and will share her knowledge and experience with our members. Please note! The information contained within this forum is presented for educational purposes only. It is not intended to prevent disease, prescribe medication, or treat any condition. Please seek the care and counseling of a... ]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Off Topo-Supplements Only Now ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I have to get off this Topo! It really is messing me up--too many bathrooms &amp; too much hi anxiety. I have been on it since Feb.6th &amp; am lowering the dose slowly &amp; will be off in total soon. I am currently practicing moderate drinking by her book--no more than 14 drinks/week, no more than 4 drinks in any one day, &amp; at least 3 days/week with no drinks. I now only drink wine and beer.I am now on the full updated supplements except b50 &amp; mag (I already take men's vitamins). I... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:07:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ antidepressants and meds ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I have just started the program, slowly and modifiying it for me. I recently stopped taking 40mg of celexa, I eased myself off of it. I found that I get really angry and impatient with my kids if I'm not drinking and with the celexa, drinking made me lose my memory and my mind. I've been reading the posts and decided it's time for me to get control.<br> I suffered an extreme anxiety attack last November and never in a million years thought it would be from drinking. My dr. did and prescribed... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:04:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Provigil/Topamax Research Help Dr. Garcia or R. J. ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Garcia or RJ,<br><br>I am at 225mg of Topa and abstinent for a month now and doing great but for the ongoing tiredness and cognitive effects. This is affecting my life in some very negative ways that I must overcome. My doctor, who is absolutely an angel, prescribed Provigil.<br><br>However, my insurance, Pacificare, will not cover it yet, and is asking for me to provide 2 &quot;peer reviews&quot; (from MD's) or medical write ups saying how Provigil effectively counteracts the sleepiness... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:55:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ nutraceuticals ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Dear Dr. Garcia: <br>I am quite interested in the &quot;My Way Out&quot; method, but also saw a rather obnoxious website called alcoholismcure.org--they are much less clear about the methods--which seem to be individualized nutraceuticals based on a submitted history. The costs aren't upfront--as far as I can tell--and they don't promise results until there has been 2 months of compliance. This is okay, I guess, but I'd feel more comfortable if I knew what nutraceuticals they were referring... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:31:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Generic Topamax ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ The generic topamirate is much less expensive than the branded topamax. What is your professional opinion of using the generic version? ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2006 20:36:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Supplement Contradictions? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello Dr. Garcia,<br><br>I have some questions about taking the supplements.<br><br>1) Amino Acids - I have read the book &quot;Seven Weeks to Sobriety&quot; where it was strongly emphasized that amino acids should be taken between meals on an empty stomach. When I tried that program I had a lot of problems with heartburn or acid reflux from the amino acids. In the MWO program it looks like the amino acids are to be taken with or after breakfast, which I think my stomach would handle better.... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2006 20:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Doctors in South San Francisco Bay Area ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Dr. Garcia,<br>Can you refer me to a physician familiar with this program that I can see re: a prescription for topiramate?<br>I am attempting total abstinence (3 days only so far), but am certain I will need back up in days to come. I have the vitamins &amp; the hypnotic tapes. I'm ready &amp; committed to sobriety. Thank you in advance.<br>Pinfort ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2006 18:13:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Liver Enzymes. ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Dear Dr. Garcia,<br>I have been on this program about a month. I am still drinking about 3 glasses of wine a day. I had my liver function tested recently and the SGPT ALt is at 89. The normal range on my test was from 30-65 U/L. How concerned should I be? Also does Topamax affect the liver. I am currently on 75 mg a day. I haven't found too much of an affect yet ( re desire to drink) Thanks in advance for your response.<br><br>PS My liver test was normal 6 months ago. I am a cancer survivor... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ drug interactions with Vytorin or other statins? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello Doctor.<br><br>Just need to know if there are any known interactions between Topomax or the herbs/supplements with statins. Also need to know if they might have a synergistic or adverse effect on the liver?<br><br>Thanks,<br>Ivy ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 16:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ A Little Guidance ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Dr. Garcia,<br><br>Just looking for some direction. I'm new to this. I've ordered the program and was hoping to moderate my consumption without the use of drugs but would like your thoughts.<br><br>I've never been a daily drinker, although recently I've been drinking more frequently since my husband retired and is home. With increased regularity, we've been having 1-3 glasses of wine with dinner- a habit formed over our reunion dinners and &quot;date nights' when we didn't see each other... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 08:04:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Interactions ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi-<br><br>I just joined last night, and before I go to my MD to request Topa, or try anything else herbally etc...are there any contraindications with Wellbutrin? I know you can not give medical advice per say, but I need to be educated before I see my Doctor...will anything here interact with wellbutrin, or will I have to ask my doc to wean me off before I start anything this site reccommends? Thanks..<br><br>Patti ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 03:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Finding a healthcare professional ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I'm brand new... and really need the help. Does anyone out there know a good healthcare person in the Minneapolis area who understands the MWO program and will help?<br><br>Thanks! ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2006 06:15:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Affect of missing 1 day dosage of topamax? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Affect of missing 1 day dosage of topamax? And how to proceed? ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 17:02:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ I'm at the mountain top! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ 13 wks.-lost 25 lbs- now at 300 topo-at last day of the 30 day no drink period in the moderate drinkinging book. Next week I start down the 13 wk topo mountain. Is 275,250,225,200,200,175,150,125,100,100,75,50,25 to long or is this OK? Are their any other words of advice for me out there while I am up here now on this mountain top. I do plan to practice strict moderate drinking mostly of all wine instead of liguor or beer. Thanks. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2006 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ I am about to start Olmifon &amp; do not have an MD for advi ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ My order of Olmifon is about to arrive. I di d not wan t to burden my MD on this one (but Iwill talk to him next time I see him). I am at 50 topa &amp; I m NOT going to titrate up at the end of my week because it is just way too much in terms of the congnitive affects for me. Also the insomnia has been a killer. One night no sleep, but next day take topaearly, then sleep great that night. I dropped the Calms Forte except for 2 at bedtime. <br><br>I must have something to offset the dopa... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 09:25:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Medication and Shift Work ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am five days into the programme and it is going really really well. The meds/supps etc have been fine but as I have an unconventional working pattern, I would appreciate your input on the best time to take everything especially when the topamax increases.<br><br>Each week, I start work on a Friday night at 10pm finishing at 10am, same on Saturday and Sunday (finishing at 8am Monday morning) then my week goes back to normal. I'm not so worried about when to take the supps but I am concerned... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:05:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ I believe I will need a nootropic ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I really think I am going to need a nootropic. Tommorrow I titrate up, 7th day &amp; looking forward to it. I am very, very pleased with the program. I need to think abstractly for my work &amp; that is not going too well though. Also feel extremely lazy, but that is my nature so can fight that. But ...I am afraid I am going to have a car accident. I am determined to stay on the topa &amp; do the program. What is the best or recommended nootropic? Which one did RJ take, if that is not... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:10:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Irregular heart rate, etc. due to alcohol... ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <br> Just a quick question..<br> I have had an irregular heart rate which is related to the alcohol use and withdrawl. Will this go away once I am free from the withdrawl, and will any heart related problems due to alcohol be repaired if I can remain alcohol free for the rest of my days?<br> I am 45, and in otherwise good health.<br> Thanks for your assistance. ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:59:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Thank you Dr. G. .. ]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Question about Campral and Suppliments ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am in the process of making choices for my approach to start the MyWayOut program. My goal is complete abstinence. If I use Campral, and should have a drink, are there side effects that I should be concerned about? Also, one of the reasons I need to stop drinking, is the cost. I am on a fixed income and in a financial squeeze. The reccomended suppliments will cost me more per month than the wine I now drink. Can you help me with your opinion of what sup would be the most beneficial if I... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:45:42 GMT</pubDate>
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