Drug induced psychosis

lf87 · Jul 23, 2012 at 06:27 AM

Hey,

I had a drug induced psychosis about a year ago from marijuana use. I don't smoke anymore and I'm on Saphris. I am experiencing some side effects from Saphris including a tension pain in my toungue and I don't really want to be medication for much longer, my doctor says I can try a lower dose in 6 months and see if any symptoms of psychosis come back ( I currently have none) What do you think the chances of having another psychotic episode without drug use is ?/ How long should I stay on medication ?

Thanks

fishsandwich · Jul 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM

How much marijuana did you do? I don't think people usually re-experience psychosis after illicit drugs unless they either use the drug again, or have used to much of it in the past that they've completely fried their brain.

I'm highly anti-medication, though, so don't ask me how long you should stay on it because I'll just say to go off ASAP.

Jul 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM

The same thing happened to me. I've been on meds about 5-6 months, but I haven't had any symptoms of psychosis. I'm currently in the process of quitting my meds. If you really don't want to take them anymore and are feeling fine, have a talk with your doctor - I got some bad side effects from my medication too, so I know how it is.

newtus · Jul 23, 2012 at 06:10 PM

idk why i think people with drug induced psychosis is so lucky. i think its because i realize mine isnt and i was just born defective from the beginning

lf87 · Jul 23, 2012 at 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fishsandwich

How much marijuana did you do? I don't think people usually re-experience psychosis after illicit drugs unless they either use the drug again, or have used to much of it in the past that they've completely fried their brain.

I'm highly anti-medication, though, so don't ask me how long you should stay on it because I'll just say to go off ASAP.

Thanks for the reply, I used to smoke alot, I smoked from age 16 until I was 24. I think I will be ok when I come off medication but I'm a bit nervous about stopping my meds, but I know I will never smoke marijuana again!

volatile · Jul 23, 2012 at 11:08 PM

I had drug induced psychosis from cocaine. I kept using afterward though and even while on meds. I'm just really ****ed up now. Not permanent psychosis or anything just extremely sensitive. Like I'm not even suppose to drink alcohol but I still do. I flip out really easy and have bizarre beliefs, but nothing too out there. It's not damaging anymore.
I really think you'll be fine. Same as borntoroam. Just know that being off meds is going to be difficult because they ****ed up your brain.

I almost killed myself when I stopped my meds. It's a side effect of stopping. All I'm trying to say is, don't assume any side effects you get has anything to do with an illness you have. You have to let your brain heal.

volatile · Jul 23, 2012 at 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by newtus

idk why i think people with drug induced psychosis is so lucky. i think its because i realize mine isnt and i was just born defective from the beginning

if you think about it we're all unlucky. we're all in this together regardless of how we got here. Don't be so harsh with yourself.

newtus · Jul 23, 2012 at 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by volatile

if you think about it we're all unlucky. we're all in this together regardless of how we got here. Don't be so harsh with yourself.

yea your right. thank you.
sometimes i feel like i am losing compassion for people who are mentally healthy but gripe.

RunningEagleRuns · Jul 28, 2012 at 01:21 PM

i want to get off my pills too, but id prolly end up locked up in a hospital - no fun. ill stick with them for now..

Queen.A · Jul 30, 2012 at 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lf87

Hey,

I had a drug induced psychosis about a year ago from marijuana use. I don't smoke anymore and I'm on Saphris. I am experiencing some side effects from Saphris including a tension pain in my toungue and I don't really want to be medication for much longer, my doctor says I can try a lower dose in 6 months and see if any symptoms of psychosis come back ( I currently have none) What do you think the chances of having another psychotic episode without drug use is ?/ How long should I stay on medication ?

Thanks

My husband suffered from drug induced psychosis a year ago. He has been off meds for about 3 months now and doing well. He was on meds- risperdal for awhile. Everyone is different, listen to your doctor. Be sure to completely quit the use of marijuana and elicit drugs. No alcohol. With that, chances of another psychotic episode should be very slim. Again, work with your doctor and be sure to tell him how you feel.
Best wishes.

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Anonymous33000 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM #3 The same thing happened to me. I've been on meds about 5-6 months, but I haven't had any symptoms of psychosis. I'm currently in the process of quitting my meds. If you really don't want to take them anymore and are feeling fine, have a talk with your doctor - I got some bad side effects from my medication too, so I know how it is.
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newtus The Dopamine Flux Member Since Jun 2010 Location: Ardenweald Posts: 43,644 (SuperPoster!) 13 867 hugs given	Jul 23, 2012 at 06:10 PM #4 idk why i think people with drug induced psychosis is so lucky. i think its because i realize mine isnt and i was just born defective from the beginning __________________ "We're all born to broken people on their most honest day of living" The Dopamine Flux www.thedopamineflux.com Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MozePrayIII
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RunningEagleRuns Poohbah Member Since Jun 2010 Posts: 1,067 13 77 hugs given	Jul 28, 2012 at 01:21 PM #9 i want to get off my pills too, but id prolly end up locked up in a hospital - no fun. ill stick with them for now.. __________________ God is good all the time! Mark 10:18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone.
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