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#1
Apr 30, 2016, 07:04 PM
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How do you feel about your current cocktail?
Personally, I don't want to take Latuda anymore. I got depressed on it 3 times (yes, 3 times), it makes me incredibly drowsy, and apparently over time it causes your brain matter to deteriorate. [link] I'm not sure why my pdoc thinks it's a good med for me. While I haven't had any (hypo)manic episodes with it, it doesn't prevent depression or dysphoric mania. So, I guess there's some benefit to it, but it has a lot of negatives for me (including the absurd price of it). I don't think it's worth taking anymore. I just want to stick to Lamictal and Lexapro. |
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#2
Apr 30, 2016, 07:38 PM
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@BlueBicycle: it sounds like you have some compelling reasons for wanting off Latuda. Your doctor should agree. Good luck with it.
For myself, i am wanting off Seroquel. I'm 70 pounds overweight and ever soooooo tired all the time. My post about weight-neutral meds got a post about Saphris as an alternative so i'm interested in that but of course i'll see what my doctor has to say. I see him this Thursday at noon. Looking forward to it and unloading some of this awful weight! One poster said [think it was Zijax] said it seemed like gravity was stronger on Seroquel! |
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Apr 30, 2016, 07:51 PM
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I took Latuda and it did nothing for me either way.
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Apr 30, 2016, 08:11 PM
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I've heard about extreme drowsiness and weight gain with Seroquel. A lot of people here have complained about it, so it definitely sounds bad, and I can't blame you for wanting a different med. I would do the same thing too. Good luck with your appointment! |
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Apr 30, 2016, 08:14 PM
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Apr 30, 2016, 08:25 PM
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I love the Invega. No manic or prolonged mixed episodes in almost two years. Some hypomania here and there but the worst that happened was I bought a new computer, which I actually needed, so whatever.
It does nothing for depression though. I've had ECT twice while on it. The jury is still out on the emsam. I've been on it about two months and been stable for about as long, but I also had the ECT so it's hard to say which one stabilized me. I'm on the lowest dose though and every other day instead of every day so I have lots of room to go up if needed. So far so good.
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Apr 30, 2016, 08:29 PM
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I hate them. They work.
I'm seriously thinking of just taking antidepressants (ironic, I know). Maybe some stronger psychostimulants to maintain relative focus.
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Mania kills cells. Brain cells die. Memories become more reduced conceptually, making more efficient use of limited means. Memories shape our reality. Our memories are more or less split in two by abstractions, conceptual reductions. Mood states with memories, concepts, attached. Memories of pain and those of joy. It causes instability, changeability. Fearing that will leave an emptiness between pain and joy and a greater divide. See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me. |
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#8
Apr 30, 2016, 08:32 PM
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I started taking gabapentin along with my Lexapro and Wellbutrin a month ago and I wouldn't change a thing. It changed my life
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Apr 30, 2016, 10:54 PM
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May 01, 2016, 06:50 AM
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May 01, 2016, 07:19 AM
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Not sure it's working, depression is back....Trileptal, latuda, busbar
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#12
May 01, 2016, 08:27 AM
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I'm happy with lamictal. I'm not happy with gabapentin. It's not working very well. Anxiety still bad, but it's all I've got for my anxiety right now!
There are numerous things about it that freak me out, like I haven't even been on it a year and the dose has been increased four (!) times because I keep developing a tolerance, when I try going off of it it feels very similar to the beginning of my clonazepam nightmare, and it's eroding away at my cognition. I couldn't remember how to spell dissuade the other day. I'm pissed. I'm fed up with doctors and meds because both have ****ed me up more than helped me. I have ****** withdrawal from everything, and if my life wasn't finally back on track I'd say **** it, wean off lamictal and gabapentin and deal with things on my own! My biggest problem is anxiety and apparently I have treatment resistant anxiety anyway. I WILL NOT go on an AP, AD, benzo, or switch lamictal for a different mood stabilizer, so good luck to this new person I'm seeing on friday. SO FED UP!!!!
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#13
May 01, 2016, 10:02 AM
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I'm tolerant of it. I don't particularly like it though.
Clozapine- great but I'd like to be on a lower dose b/c side effects Topamax- meh, but want to stay on it Lamictal- meh, but want to come off it Amoxapine- Sometimes I want to increase my dose since I still struggle with depression but I'm afraid of going manic/mixed |
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May 01, 2016, 11:06 AM
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Works very well
Invega Sustenna Paxil Depakote Seroquel Hydroxyzine prn
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May 01, 2016, 11:09 AM
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In transition of trying different meds now.
Seroquel 100mg at night Adderall 10mg then 5mg at lunch. Been adding in new drugs like vrylar and latuda but came off quickly because of side effects. Im frustrated and unhappy. The symptoms are still bad, but the seroquel gets the paranoia away and keeps regular sleep. Other than that, each day is an adventure. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk |
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May 01, 2016, 12:32 PM
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My cocktail works so what is there to say. I don't hate that I have to take meds to stay stable.
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#17
May 01, 2016, 01:53 PM
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I'm over medicated to the extreme. Can't do anything anymore. No motivation. Tired, tired, tired. Too much seroquel.
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May 01, 2016, 03:29 PM
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annoyed, I want something that works better or can get me high
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May 01, 2016, 09:01 PM
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I have been advised not to look up side effects to my current medication and so far, I've done a decent job. I feel I will need an adjustment at my next Appt. I'm not happy with side effects I'm perceiving myself to have (may have nothing to do with medication though). I won't even read replies because I'm afraid I will see something about my med being bad and stop taking it.
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#20
May 02, 2016, 02:47 PM
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I hate how many meds I'm on, but the cocktail is proving effective which makes me think it's not too much. Even with just the super small dose of lamictal that I'm currently on I feel more even keeled than I have in so long I can't remember. I'm sleeping at night, awake and not drowsy during the day (do get regular tiredness, but who doesn't?) and other than some weight gain that I've come to terms with, no side effects.
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May 02, 2016, 02:58 PM
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can't stand the Citalopram. I think I'd rather be anxious than continue to balloon in weight. I am gaining lots of it and there is no sign that will end.
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May 02, 2016, 03:52 PM
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I am currently on 900MG of Lithium by 300MG three times a day and I hate it. They work after a while but I feel like I am not myself on them. I feel tooo leveled out. I also hate that they cause constant confusion and nausea.
I dont know if I'm really Pro-medication or therapy at this point. I have ahad nothing but bad experiences with both. HATE HATE HATE THEM! Other than that, I have found that drinking and giving in on what I truly want has helped me out alot. |
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#23
May 02, 2016, 04:51 PM
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6 months ago I was severely anxious and depressed. The meds I'm now on are Zoloft, Latuda, Seroquel, Vistiril, Klonopin, and Propanolol. A lot of meds. I feel remarkably better than I felt some months ago. I hate having to be on medication, but does it help me? Absolutely. Yes.
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May 02, 2016, 06:12 PM
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I'm pretty happy with my meds right now. They are keeping me level. Not with that over medicated feeling you get from some.
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#25
May 02, 2016, 06:24 PM
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I currently take Effexor 75mg, Lamictal 300mg and Lithium 900mg...still experiencing depression so it's a work in progress.
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