Beth's Keeping Track Post #2

*Beth* · Jan 01, 2023 at 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Random 503

Exactly. I don’t understand it either. Hypomania is manageable, severe depression is not…

You've given me an excellent question to ask med dude. I'd like an answer.

*Beth* · Jan 07, 2023 at 02:24 AM

1/6/2023

*Completely off Topomax. Optical problems (peripheral vision lights) have stopped.

* Prescribed 20mg. Prozac + 2.5mg. Zyprexa (except, I looked at the bottle, saw "2" on the side and took two tablets last night & tonight. Spoke w/ pharmacist this morning, she said that 5mg is normal starting dose + the combination is commonly prescribed for BD. It is not "off label" at all - I'm wondering if med dude actually has many other patients who have BD, just because he's so new at his job...possible he has only a few).

Fingers crossed for this combination. Also, if Zyprexa works for sleep, I can drop Seroquel.

Victoria'smom · Jan 07, 2023 at 04:38 PM

I was on that combo for awhile when I finally switched to abilify and thorizen and prozac.

Moose72 · Jan 08, 2023 at 05:22 PM

How is thorazine different than haldol in terms of side effects?

MuddyBoots · Jan 08, 2023 at 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose72

How is thorazine different than haldol in terms of side effects?

The only side effect I had from thorazine was TD that went away a few days after stopping it (I stopped it the first time I noticed an involuntary movement). Haldol gives me akathisia. Only side effect.

*Beth* · Jan 10, 2023 at 05:56 PM

Med Update
1/10/23

No w/d effects from stopping Topamax & optical problem is gone.

Prozac and Zyprexa combination feels very good so far. Sleep is excellent (I am taking 10mg melatonin, but may not need that after a while - no Seroquel).

I feel a little bit loopy from the Zyprexa and a little bit agitated, probably from the Prozac. I've always been so sensitive to meds, may be smart to do what I used to do years ago, which was to start a med like Prozac at 10mg for a week then go to the 20mg.

Appt. with S. tomorrow, I hope he doesn't get pissy about anything because I believe the current meds are good, so let's give it a week with no changes.

*Beth* · Jan 13, 2023 at 01:29 AM

Appointment with S. was irritating. He asked me if I stopped taking the Topamax (yes), but didn't ask a word about whether my vision had returned to normal. He "read about" Emsam like my butt did (i.e., he didn't), and I'm feeling pretty decent on 2 meds that I researched and told him about.

All that, plus I listened to his music online, it sucks, and I think he has VeryLargeEgo.

So. I have an appt. with Dr. K. at the end of February. My expectations are certainly not high, but at least this one is a pdoc.

S. was insistent about me taking 2.5mg of Zyprexa. Why, when 5mg is working? I'll give 2.5 a try tonight, then it's a 3-day week-end. My sleep has been excellent on the 5mg and damned if I'll go all week-end without good sleep to please the man-child's ego. So I'll do 2.5 IF I can sleep on it and IF I don't feel agitated. Otherwise, it's 5mg and he gets a phone call on Tuesday. My body, my life.

Fuzzybear · Jan 13, 2023 at 02:22 PM

bizi · Jan 14, 2023 at 12:53 AM

I take 10mg of zyprexa when I can't sleep or have restless legs. I also take remeron a sleep aid if I can sleep and requipt for the restless.I am so tired. I have to only see one person tomorrow and get my hair colored and return the rental car before noon. hopeing that the requipt works. moving all night is impossible to sleep.
bizi

*Beth* · Jan 14, 2023 at 10:04 AM

Gave 2.5 Zyprexa a try Friday night. It was impossible to fall asleep enough to stay asleep. Got up & took another 2.5. I'm taking 5mg and will call the clinic on Tuesday to tell S.

MuddyBoots · Jan 14, 2023 at 10:39 AM

Yeah, 2.5mg is nothing. I was started on 10mg and increased to 30 last time (but we already knew I wouldn't have any sort of reaction).

*Beth* · Jan 14, 2023 at 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MuddyBoots

Yeah, 2.5mg is nothing. I was started on 10mg and increased to 30 last time (but we already knew I wouldn't have any sort of reaction).

Yeah, 2.5 is why even bother to swallow it ridiculous.

Hexagon · Jan 15, 2023 at 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

Yeah, 2.5 is why even bother to swallow it ridiculous.

I haven’t followed discussion about olanzapine here, but for me 2,5mg worked. For a long time. Before I crashed last year in late September that means due to heavy and abnormal stress. Then they rise my olanzapine to 25mg, then 10 and now I’m on 5mg.

I think - and this is a big hint and help from me to You guys - IF You notice that You’ll get that dip down (or up), seek out first doctor (psychiatrist) to give You new medicines with higher dose. Don’t wait for the impact - or, as in worse case scenario - a meltdown.

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*Beth* · Jan 15, 2023 at 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hexagon

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I think - and this is a big hint and help from me to You guys - IF You notice that You’ll get that dip down (or up), seek out first doctor (psychiatrist) to give You new medicines with higher dose. Don’t wait for the impact - or, as in worse case scenario - a meltdown.

Thank you, Hex. Your suggestion is wise. My current prescriber is too inexperienced, therefore I have made an appointment with a new psychiatrist.

*Beth* · Jan 15, 2023 at 03:43 PM

1/14/2023

med update:
Raised Prozac to 30mg./day

bizi · Jan 15, 2023 at 09:06 PM

Thanks for the update my friend!
bizi

*Beth* · Jan 20, 2023 at 04:51 PM

1/20/2023
Medication List

200mg Lamictal
1.5mg Klonopin
2700mg Gabapentin
30mg Prozac
5mg Zyprexa
Metformin
Amlodipine

otc: melatonin
ZZZQuil
Tylenol PM

Fuzzybear · Jan 21, 2023 at 07:43 AM

Beth

HALLIEBETH87 · 07:36 PM

I’m starting Lybalvi. It’s zyprexa with a weight gain blocking opiod antagonist in it. 10mg.

I hope yours helps

*Beth* · Jan 22, 2023 at 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

I’m starting Lybalvi. It’s zyprexa with a weight gain blocking opiod antagonist in it. 10mg.

I hope yours helps

That's so excellent! I'm going to suggest it to S. (who won't prescribe it, I'm sure ) AND to the new pdoc when I see him in a month. But, I'll bet my lousy insurance won't cover it.

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Victoria'smom Legendary Member Since Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 14,905 (SuperPoster!) 12 5,437 hugs given	Jan 07, 2023 at 04:38 PM #63 I was on that combo for awhile when I finally switched to abilify and thorizen and prozac. __________________ Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Jan 14, 2023 at 10:04 AM #70 Gave 2.5 Zyprexa a try Friday night. It was impossible to fall asleep enough to stay asleep. Got up & took another 2.5. I'm taking 5mg and will call the clinic on Tuesday to tell S. __________________
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MuddyBoots Monster on the Hill Member Since Sep 2020 Location: by the river Posts: 4,124 (SuperPoster!) 3 4,831 hugs given	Jan 14, 2023 at 10:39 AM #71 Yeah, 2.5mg is nothing. I was started on 10mg and increased to 30 last time (but we already knew I wouldn't have any sort of reaction). __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody.
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Jan 15, 2023 at 03:43 PM #75 1/14/2023 med update: Raised Prozac to 30mg./day __________________
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Jan 20, 2023 at 04:51 PM #77 1/20/2023 Medication List 200mg Lamictal 1.5mg Klonopin 2700mg Gabapentin 30mg Prozac 5mg Zyprexa Metformin Amlodipine otc: melatonin ZZZQuil Tylenol PM __________________
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HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,197 19 2,742 hugs given	Jan 21, 2023 at 07:23 PM #79 I’m starting Lybalvi. It’s zyprexa with a weight gain blocking opiod antagonist in it. 10mg. I hope yours helps __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin Last edited by HALLIEBETH87; Jan 21, 2023 at 07:36 PM..
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