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Old Apr 11, 2018, 08:03 PM
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My Pdoc just put me on this... any experiences?
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Old Apr 11, 2018, 08:07 PM
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I’ve been on it since December...I guess it’s ok? I was stable when I wasn’t working but now with the stress of work...not so much. But I think it did decrease my paranoia now that I’m up to three mg.

Side effects just seem to be hunger, like most APs I’ve been on. Haven’t gained weight but haven’t lost any either, despite my serious efforts.
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Old Apr 11, 2018, 10:31 PM
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Isn't rexulti just a newer form of abilify?
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 08:52 AM
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Isn't rexulti just a newer form of abilify?
It's a relative, yes. I'm allergic to abilify and my old pdoc put me on rexulti. Was taken off of it while ip because it was too expensive for them to order at the hospital
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 10:12 AM
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I'm on it.

Apparently I got psychotic symptoms while on it, but I've been on it for idk how long. Maybe 7 or 8 months? The psychotic symptoms didn't happen until like 6 weeks ago and resolved a week ago, shortly after my my dose was upped. But the psychotic symptoms lasted very long because I don't have a pdoc and haven't had one for the past ~2 months. I had to see an urgent pdoc with the assistance of my therapist (because the stupid office said "we don't do doctor sharing").

Overall, no depression or anything. My insurance is being lame and won't cover it, though. Been taking samples.

Do you have any specific questions about it?
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 10:22 AM
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I've been on rexulti in Canada for 3 or 4 months. My insurance covers it. So far I have not had psychosis or paranoia whilst on it and my sleep with additional 50 mg lyrica has been good. It has less side effects than Abilify and a more targetted action although it is related.
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 11:17 AM
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Have you found it to be weight neutral? When do you take it? I tried abilify and totally lost my ****. Hoping that dosent happen with this.
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 11:21 AM
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Weight neutral? yes (for me), but abilify was weight neutral for me too
When do I take it? Usually at night, but morning works too if I miss a dose
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 06:12 PM
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I lost my **** on abilify too but rexulti hasn’t done that to me. Just a fwiw.
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 06:56 PM
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I just started on rexulti as well, really interesting to read everyone's experiences with it.
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Old Apr 12, 2018, 08:41 PM
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I am on 4 mg of rexulti. I take it at bedtime along with two other meds. It helps my sleep I think. I haven`t experienced any unpleasant side effects with it.
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Old Apr 13, 2018, 04:04 PM
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I don't think this is working out too good. I'm starting to see things out of the corner of my eye, and getting paranoid. And don't even get me started with the dystonia.
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