[geethanks]

I'm bipolar II, I started latuda two weeks ago at 40mg. I'm also on lamictal 300mg. I felt great at first and my depression is gone, but WOW am I antsy! It's hard to find another word to describe...I'd say anxious but it's not so much worry or paranoia or anything I've ever experienced before. All I can really say to describe it is I'll wake up from a nap, and suddenly feel the strong urge to walk around in circles because I can't relax, and I feel like there are things to do but don't know what to do at the same time. I had a dream during a nap today (I always fall asleep for about an hour or two after taking it), and it was very strange- it seemed like there was something very important that I was supposed to figure out but just kept going around in circles in my head, not being able to figure out what that something was, although it must have been really important. Its very frustrating. I took my last adderall yesterday to see if that would help organize my thoughts and it did, (I'm not ADD, just prescribed for help with my attention while I've been on lamictal, as needed). I definately calmed down after the adderall, strangely enough. Usually I don't like taking it because it can cause me to be the total opposite, but I felt very clear. I tried taking xanax before that and it wasn't making a dent. I really hope this subsides, I'm considering just taking my adderall more regularly since that seemed to help. Its so hard to describe what I'm feeling! I want to keep taking it because I have noticed such a great difference with my depression, and its supposed to not cause weight gain. (BAD experience with lithium packed on 20 pounds in only a few months). Anyone out there, please share your experience or progress with latuda, anything is greatly appreciated. It's so hard to find any information since its so new!

Love & light, best wishes to you all.

[cocoabeans]

Oh wow, that sounds horrid. Are you sure it is worth it?

[geethanks]

I hope so...I will probably give it at least a few more weeks, I've seriously had enough with all the antipsychotics, and antidepressants aren't in the cards for me...this was my last hope . trying to have faith. if anything i'm hoping theres something else (other than a benzo) that can help.....ill be talking to my doc in about a week.

[BuggsBunny]

There are meds that can counteract the motor agitation you feel from the Latuda. As you've discovered adderal is one of them. Problem with adderal is that you don't want to be taking it regularly for something it's not prescribed for.

Definitely talk to your pdoc. He/She can prescribe something that will get rid of the "walkies".

[bluemountains]

Your symptoms are some that I experience when I am hypomanic. I wouldn't put up with this drug for long. There are so many drugs out there. I am sure that something will work for you. Why is it that you can't take anti-depressants with the lamictal?
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