You know, I never put two and two together, but perhaps Vraylar is the reason I have very frequent what I call "leg sweats" -- literally any part of my body under cover but I notice my legs the most. It didn't happen prior to Vraylar that I'm aware of. That's an interesting thought.

But going back to you -- perhaps adjusting the time you take your dose will prove beneficial. Your doctor obviously should be versed in some tips/tricks to make it work for you. I know thats only one of many issues you're having, but sleep is so important to mental health and you'll definitely feel better with better sleep.

I definitely understand how you feel about the medicine. I had used Latuda which was an incredible drug for me, but a few hours after taking it it made me feel so awful only to feel amazing after 3 hours or so of the intense horror. Because that med requires you to take it with food (and I have GERD) taking it at night so I sleep through the "bad part" was unsucessful, and I also had to schedule it between taking some other meds at the time which I couldn't take together. It just proved too much "racing the clock to sleep" and I couldn't make it function. It was a great drug for me though.

Lastly, I just wanted to mention something you said. You made comment about not being an easy patient for your doctor. I often get wracked with guilt about being "difficult to treat" and often feel overbearing and a big cost to others. But I did want to mention advocating for yourself is NOT making you a difficult patient. You know your body and what you can handle. Your doctor knows meds. Working together is key to success. Beyond that, not being an "easy fix" shouldn't mean anything to a competent, respectful doctor. Remember your doctor should be looking out for your best interest, and as long as that relationship exists -- the idea of being an easy patient should be thrown out the window. You're a good person, and your doctor wants to see you thrive. Make choices together.

Hang in there!