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Old Jun 07, 2016, 09:46 AM
MusicLover82 MusicLover82 is offline
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I'm so sorry you've been through such hell. ((HUGS)) But I'm glad your doc is taking seriously what you are experiencing and making some serious changes.

I take Latuda and love it. I have to take it right before bed, however, because the akathisia (sp?) gives me a really weird feeling (it's a side-effect where you feel really restless, like you need to move a lot, and also a little anxious). When I take it right before bed (an hour or two) I don't get the side-effects. Make sure you are taking Latuda with 350 calories at least. I know that is weird, but it won't work as well otherwise (look it up: the Latuda manufacturers say to take it with at least 350 calories). I hate eating a small meal so close to bed, but you do what you gotta do. Hopefully you can just take yours with dinner without side-effects. Latuda has helped me so much with my anxiety.

Best wishes! I hope these changes make you feel better than ever before!
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Diagnoses: Bipolar 2, OCD, Chronic Worrywart
Meds: Lithium (reducing), Trileptal, Latuda, Risperdal, Klonopin and Xanax PRN
Thanks for this!
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