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Dec 06, 2012, 07:52 AM
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Off to see Dr.V about my meds. Going to see if I can d/c the Risperdal and try new AD. He mentioned last visit there's a brand new AD that works on different neurotransmitter for serontonin so maybe I'll give that a try. Hopefully it won't make me hypomanic like most AD's do.
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Dec 06, 2012, 08:30 AM
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Wishing you
 hope he's as helpful as can be
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Dec 06, 2012, 07:55 PM
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Well as usual Dr V. was willing to work with me. Did (sort of) take him to task about my weight gain and that I think it was the Risperdal. He didn't say too much in response other than to say unfortunately that's the case w/ most psychotropic drugs, yada...yada...yada...
Am going to try a new AD. It's called Viibryn. Has anyone had any experience taking it? It's supposed to be weight neutral and libido/sexual side effect neutral. Looked it up online and read some reviews from patients who have been on it. Most (80%) were very positive w/some diarrhea and nausea that cleared up w/in a few days. One woman on it lost 20lbs in two months! Oh please let that be me.  It can cause insomnia which I hope it doesn't because I had awful insomnia for almost 3 years and just in the past 6 months got my circadian cycle in order. Dr. V doesn't lie to change more than 1 med at a time so we'll see how the AD change goes then we can try to discontinue the Risperdal  and use it only if needed!All in all I have to say I'm happy and hopeful.
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Dec 06, 2012, 08:05 PM
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It's Viibryd (not viibryn). I was on it for awhile and it worked quite well. I did have the stomach issues for a few days at first, but that quickly cleared up. Warning though: Insurance may give you a hassle about filling this. It took special approval (and about a week) before insurance would cover it.
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Dec 06, 2012, 08:10 PM
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Thanks farmergirl. I'm hoping it will work for me well. My old AD Paxil just isn't giving me the lift I need anymore. I've been on it for 5 years so...
Thanks for the heads-up about the insurance, I have a rx plan through my Medicare/SS and I hope they'll approve it. My Pdoc gave me a month starter pack. Do you remember what strength you were on?
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Dec 07, 2012, 06:16 AM
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Good luck. I hope this drug foes the trick
it's always a time for optimism when you get a new med to try so I really hope it works out and the side effects are transient and mild.
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