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Old Dec 15, 2017, 03:01 PM
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Okay, a few things.
I have tried SSRIs before (for anxiety) and had some mood issues while on it... particularly a sort of hypomania.

I have been on the following antipsychotics:
- Zyprexa (for mania- I think sedation was why I stopped)
- Abilify (as mood stabilizer- not covered by insurance)
- Seroquel (for mood and anxiety- effective and sedating but just tolerable)
- Seroquel XR (for mood and anxiety- way too sedating; could not continue)
- Risperdal (mood and anxiety; not much help)
- Seroquel again (*current*)

(Note: I am on Fluanxol for anxiety, which helps a bit)

I see the following as possibilities:

1) Try an AP I have not tried yet (Geodon, Invega, Latuda...)

2) Try an older AP maybe?

3) Higher dose of Fluanxol?

4) Try higher dose of mood stabilizer + a dose of an SSRI which has to be monitored (I have heard that some psychiatrists do this)

5) A different antidepressant (SNRI, MAOI etc.)

What do you guys think? Any advice is appreciated!
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Old Dec 15, 2017, 03:11 PM
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I've heard positive things about Latuda but have not been prescribed this medication so I can't speak from personal experience. I recommend telling a psychiatrist what you've taken before and the side effects you've had, and hopefully he/she can figure something out. Good luck!
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Old Dec 15, 2017, 04:25 PM
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I have heard good things about vraylar
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Old Dec 15, 2017, 07:39 PM
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what dose of Seroquel are you on? if youre on a low dose raising its dose may help. Seroquel is famously effective for anxiety and depression.
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Old Dec 16, 2017, 06:58 AM
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what dose of Seroquel are you on? if youre on a low dose raising its dose may help. Seroquel is famously effective for anxiety and depression.
I am on 200 mg of Seroquel. This makes me drowsy so we did try Seroquel XR (300 mg) but that knocked me completely. I would take it as early as possible and still feel wrecked in the morning.
So far, Seroquel works best, but the fact that I can hardly wake up in the morning is beyond annoying.
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Old Dec 16, 2017, 07:10 AM
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I am on 200 mg of Seroquel. This makes me drowsy so we did try Seroquel XR (300 mg) but that knocked me completely. I would take it as early as possible and still feel wrecked in the morning.
So far, Seroquel works best, but the fact that I can hardly wake up in the morning is beyond annoying.
Some people take ritalin to negate the sedation and sustaining the energy to do everyday tasks.
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Old Jan 05, 2018, 09:00 AM
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Try to add Calmax to that. It’s natural, has no side effects, and helps greatly in cases like yours.
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