Psychotropic medication discussion thread

ironrider11 said:e.. how much xanax [5] do you actually need to get a decent night's sleep?

Well, isn't that the million-dollar question? Unfortunately, there isn't one single, precise answer to that. It all depends on the individual, the specific condition, and a whole mountain of other factors. For some people, even a tiny dose does the trick, while for others, it doesn't seem to help at all!
Generally speaking, when you're dealing with any kind of disorder, it might help ease anxiety—which in turn helps with insomnia—for a few weeks. But long-term? It doesn't really make sense to rely on it indefinitely because, in most therapy plans, doctors eventually introduce different medications, making the Normabel unnecessary. After all, identifying the actual root cause of the sleeplessness is what ultimately determines when and how much medication someone should be taking.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Well, isn't that the million-dollar question? Unfortunately, there isn't one single, precise answer to that. It all depends on the individual, the specific condition, and a whole mountain of other factors. For some people, even a tiny dose does the trick, while for others, it doesn't seem to help at all!
Generally speaking, when you're dealing with any kind of disorder, it might help ease anxiety—which in turn helps with insomnia—for a few weeks. But long-term? It doesn't really make sense to rely on it indefinitely because, in most therapy plans, doctors eventually introduce different medications, making the Normabel unnecessary. After all, identifying the actual root cause of the sleeplessness is what ultimately determines when and how much medication someone should be taking.

I tried "experimenting" this morning and took 6 or 7... Nothing.
Just felt sweaty and half-conscious from about 3 AM to 7 AM. Guess it doesn't work for me.
The cause was just being unable to pull my thoughts together for hours... total mental meltdown.
I haven't touched Adderall in a week, but this one conversation I had with someone triggered a massive downward spiral.
I hate how my brain just goes rogue like this...
I remember back in the day, Lexapro felt almost instant.
Normabel feels like a glorified placebo or some candy. Honestly, I doubt it's even doing anything for my liver or stomach...

Jason Vaughn482 said:Well, I find myself in complete agreement with you; it seems utterly nonsensical that they need a full medical degree. As for the blood tests, nobody hands you a referral unless you explicitly demand one—I had to ask once myself before she finally gave it to me. You’ve given me something to think about, though; I suppose I should ask again, even if I don't take much, or so I tell myself. It's mostly just xanax and sleep aids, which is why I try to steer clear of heavier antipsychotics, though I am well aware that even what I'm currently taking isn't entirely harmless. I just need some way to actually fall asleep.

Honestly, everyone, they certainly need that medical degree, but it’s almost wasted if they lack specialized training in psychotherapy.
Finding a truly good psychiatrist is an uphill battle, and by "good," I mean someone who is genuinely dedicated to you and doesn't act like a total jerk.
They do exist, but finding them through Medicare is incredibly difficult because psychotherapy ideally requires an hour-long session. There is simply no way those providers can commit an hour to us under those constraints.
I've been fortunate enough to find mine through a private practice. I don't know how else to put it, but when I made the decision a long time ago to switch psychiatrists and move to private care, the mother of a close friend—who is retired now and just a wonderful person—spent several days searching for the right recommendation, and she had plenty of options to choose from. She made the right call. 🙂
It provides such a sense of relief when your psychiatrist understands exactly what you are going through and is intimately familiar with every side effect; there have even been moments where I wondered if they weren't experiencing the exact same symptoms themselves. 🤣

ironrider11 said:I tried "experimenting" this morning and took 6 or 7... Nothing.
Just felt sweaty and half-conscious from about 3 AM to 7 AM. Guess it doesn't work for me.
The cause was just being unable to pull my thoughts together for hours... total mental meltdown.
I haven't touched Adderall in a week, but this one conversation I had with someone triggered a massive downward spiral.
I hate how my brain just goes rogue like this...
I remember back in the day, Lexapro felt almost instant.
Normabel feels like a glorified placebo or some candy. Honestly, I doubt it's even doing anything for my liver or stomach...

Try some Lunesta. That’d probably put an elephant to sleep.

David Vaughn75 said:Try some Lunesta. That’d probably put an elephant to sleep.

Ambien is a medication so potent that it essentially serves as a precursor to general anesthesia. According to the official instructions, one should never take it for more than two weeks. Otherwise, it triggers retrograde amnesia—which, in my own experience, means you head straight to bed and have absolutely no memory of what you did before falling asleep. I have woken up wearing pajamas I have no idea how I even got into, rambling all over this forum, only to read my posts the next day with zero recollection of anything! Furthermore, I find myself questioning the moderators here. There are so many posts where individuals are seeking advice on self-adjusting their medication or experimenting with various drugs without any professional consultation; isn't that a blatant misuse of this platform? Everything being discussed here should be regulated EXCLUSIVELY by a physician. Is it not incredibly irresponsible and dangerous to casually suggest a drug that functions as an anesthetic induction agent just for sleep? We are talking about over 10 mg of benzodiazepines; eventually, you won't even be able to put an elephant to sleep unless you take a pill and a half! And please, let us not compare 10 mg of benzos to two five-milligram tablets of Normaban. They are not the same thing. The effects are simply not the same.

The moderators of this forum claim to uphold professionalism, respect for medical treatment, and adherence to medical expertise, yet they allow psychopharmacology recommendations to fly around as if we were at a local farmers market! What happens if someone actually follows the advice of the user mentioned above to "take Ambien"? Would they have to resort to illegal means, or go to a psychiatrist and risk being prescribed Ambien for long-term use? (Unfortunately, psychiatrists can often be easily manipulated, and one might end up getting whatever they ask for). There is also the matter of the troublemakers reading this thread who experiment for "fun"—they pick up ideas here and then steal medications from their grandmothers or family members. Have you even considered the implications of that?

This entire thread really ought to be reported to the American Psychiatric Association. I have nothing against healthy discussion regarding PRESCRIBED therapies, but posts such as "should I take this or that," "should I take five or six pills," or "you should switch this med for that one" are unprofessional and essentially illegal. Adjusting a treatment plan or introducing a new medication is the job of a doctor, not a forum user encouraging substance misuse.

David Vaughn75 said:Try some Lunesta. That’d probably put an elephant to sleep.

Honestly, forget about the Ambien. At that point, you're basically talking about anesthesia, and I really don't think it'll do you any favors... plus, you end up paying way too much for just a few pills, and since they aren't used that frequently, the effect isn't even that reliable. Just stick with Sanval...

Does anyone know the current pricing for FedEx at 75 mg and 125 mg? I heard there were recent price adjustments.

hiddenbear82 said:Does anyone know the current pricing for FedEx at 75 mg and 125 mg? I heard there were recent price adjustments.

Why not simply give your local pharmacy a quick call to ask? Honestly, isn't that the most direct way to get answers? You can find everything you need by talking to your pharmacist, consulting your doctor, or even just reading the printed insert inside the medication packaging—does that make sense?🙂 That little leaflet actually contains all the essential details! It’s not just a flimsy piece of paper meant to keep the tablets from rattling around like tissue paper in a shoebox; it actually provides useful information if you take a moment to look! 😁

Chloe Hughes6 said:Why not simply give your local pharmacy a quick call to ask? Honestly, isn't that the most direct way to get answers? You can find everything you need by talking to your pharmacist, consulting your doctor, or even just reading the printed insert inside the medication packaging—does that make sense?🙂 That little leaflet actually contains all the essential details! It’s not just a flimsy piece of paper meant to keep the tablets from rattling around like tissue paper in a shoebox; it actually provides useful information if you take a moment to look! 😁

Sure, you can check the price at CVS, and you can read the side effects and dosage instructions right on the pamphlet. But honestly, swapping info here still makes sense because people share their real-world experiences. There are certain things that aren't listed on the official insert, nor did my doctor ever mention them to me; I only found out by talking to other people who have actually taken the same medication.

Hi there. I've been taking 50 mg of sulpiride daily for about four months now to manage anxiety and depression, and honestly, I feel relatively okay—much better than I did before. I’m thinking about tapering off gradually, but I have this nagging fear that things will just slide back to where they were. I'm wondering if anyone else has been on sulpiride long-term, like for years, and if you've dealt with any side effects? So far, I haven't noticed anything unusual. Personally, I could probably stay on it indefinitely, but the worry about potential long-term issues is there. My next appointment with my psychiatrist isn't for another month.

Matthew Castillo5 said:Sure, you can check the price at CVS, and you can read the side effects and dosage instructions right on the pamphlet. But honestly, swapping info here still makes sense because people share their real-world experiences. There are certain things that aren't listed on the official insert, nor did my doctor ever mention them to me; I only found out by talking to other people who have actually taken the same medication.

And what kind of side effects could discussing psychotropic drugs possibly cause? Honestly, shouldn't they include a warning on the packaging stating that additional side effects might occur if you combine taking the medication with reading this thread?🙂

Can Rispolept actually be used to treat acute psychosis?

I guess a little seed of doubt started growing in my mind after reading through a certain thread, so I did a bit of digging online, but I couldn't find anything suggesting that Rispolept is a standard go-to for acute psychosis. Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I don't really trust that my psychiatrist is giving me the full story, and my mom won't even touch the subject, so I'm basically left guessing on my own.

Back when I was seven years old, I fell ill, and they put me on Rispolept and Akineton, telling me at the time that I was experiencing acute psychosis. Since then, though, I feel like I've been fed a steady stream of conflicting, half-baked, or just plain incomplete information, which has pretty much nuked my trust in both psychiatry and my own mother.

Chloe Roberts2 said:Can Rispolept actually be used to treat acute psychosis?

I guess a little seed of doubt started growing in my mind after reading through a certain thread, so I did a bit of digging online, but I couldn't find anything suggesting that Rispolept is a standard go-to for acute psychosis. Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I don't really trust that my psychiatrist is giving me the full story, and my mom won't even touch the subject, so I'm basically left guessing on my own.

Back when I was seven years old, I fell ill, and they put me on Rispolept and Akineton, telling me at the time that I was experiencing acute psychosis. Since then, though, I feel like I've been fed a steady stream of conflicting, half-baked, or just plain incomplete information, which has pretty much nuked my trust in both psychiatry and my own mother.

What symptoms are you experiencing?
You can find people's experiences right here:

It looks like you've already gotten some answers here, so I'm a bit confused—what part isn't making sense to you?🤷

Thread:

That doesn't actually give me any answers at all. So, thanks for nothing, I guess.

Let me be crystal clear: can Risperdal be prescribed for acute psychosis?

Honestly, I’m starting to get really anxious here, and I would truly appreciate a straight answer on whether Risperdal is used for treating acute psychosis. It’s incredibly important to me because, frankly, I’ve lost all confidence in my doctor.

There’s a chance my psychiatrist lied to me about my diagnosis; she once told me I was perfectly healthy and just had a behavioral disorder. So now I'm left wondering—is this whole "acute psychosis" thing just another lie too?

Chloe Roberts2 said:That doesn't actually give me any answers at all. So, thanks for nothing, I guess.

Let me be crystal clear: can Risperdal be prescribed for acute psychosis?

Honestly, I’m starting to get really anxious here, and I would truly appreciate a straight answer on whether Risperdal is used for treating acute psychosis. It’s incredibly important to me because, frankly, I’ve lost all confidence in my doctor.

There’s a chance my psychiatrist lied to me about my diagnosis; she once told me I was perfectly healthy and just had a behavioral disorder. So now I'm left wondering—is this whole "acute psychosis" thing just another lie too?

"All I know is that it's for psychoses and schizophrenia."

Well, if you don't feel like reading through this, just Google it yourself—sorry.☕

Chloe Roberts2 said:That doesn't actually give me any answers at all. So, thanks for nothing, I guess.

Let me be crystal clear: can Risperdal be prescribed for acute psychosis?

Honestly, I’m starting to get really anxious here, and I would truly appreciate a straight answer on whether Risperdal is used for treating acute psychosis. It’s incredibly important to me because, frankly, I’ve lost all confidence in my doctor.

There’s a chance my psychiatrist lied to me about my diagnosis; she once told me I was perfectly healthy and just had a behavioral disorder. So now I'm left wondering—is this whole "acute psychosis" thing just another lie too?

Does that sound logical to you?
Healthy? Honestly, that’s just a behavioral disorder in disguise—if you ask me.
I wouldn't exactly go that far.

Chloe Roberts2 said:That doesn't actually give me any answers at all. So, thanks for nothing, I guess.

Let me be crystal clear: can Risperdal be prescribed for acute psychosis?

Honestly, I’m starting to get really anxious here, and I would truly appreciate a straight answer on whether Risperdal is used for treating acute psychosis. It’s incredibly important to me because, frankly, I’ve lost all confidence in my doctor.

There’s a chance my psychiatrist lied to me about my diagnosis; she once told me I was perfectly healthy and just had a behavioral disorder. So now I'm left wondering—is this whole "acute psychosis" thing just another lie too?

No one here can tell you if your doctor was being dishonest about your diagnosis or why they chose a specific treatment plan... You really need to ask her directly.

Gerald Nelson3 said:Hi there. I've been taking 50 mg of sulpiride daily for about four months now to manage anxiety and depression, and honestly, I feel relatively okay—much better than I did before. I’m thinking about tapering off gradually, but I have this nagging fear that things will just slide back to where they were. I'm wondering if anyone else has been on sulpiride long-term, like for years, and if you've dealt with any side effects? So far, I haven't noticed anything unusual. Personally, I could probably stay on it indefinitely, but the worry about potential long-term issues is there. My next appointment with my psychiatrist isn't for another month.

That is a very low dose, so you shouldn't be facing any major side effects. You might want to have them check your prolactin levels, though.

Chloe Roberts2 said:That doesn't actually give me any answers at all. So, thanks for nothing, I guess.

Let me be crystal clear: can Risperdal be prescribed for acute psychosis?

Honestly, I’m starting to get really anxious here, and I would truly appreciate a straight answer on whether Risperdal is used for treating acute psychosis. It’s incredibly important to me because, frankly, I’ve lost all confidence in my doctor.

There’s a chance my psychiatrist lied to me about my diagnosis; she once told me I was perfectly healthy and just had a behavioral disorder. So now I'm left wondering—is this whole "acute psychosis" thing just another lie too?

Generally speaking, antipsychotics are what they prescribe for psychoses.

Doctors say whatever they feel like saying—most of them couldn't care less about the actual patient.

Chloe Roberts2 said:Can Rispolept actually be used to treat acute psychosis?

I guess a little seed of doubt started growing in my mind after reading through a certain thread, so I did a bit of digging online, but I couldn't find anything suggesting that Rispolept is a standard go-to for acute psychosis. Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I don't really trust that my psychiatrist is giving me the full story, and my mom won't even touch the subject, so I'm basically left guessing on my own.

Back when I was seven years old, I fell ill, and they put me on Rispolept and Akineton, telling me at the time that I was experiencing acute psychosis. Since then, though, I feel like I've been fed a steady stream of conflicting, half-baked, or just plain incomplete information, which has pretty much nuked my trust in both psychiatry and my own mother.

The answer is YES. You fall under one of the subcategories of F23, though it doesn't specify exactly which one. Just follow whatever your psychiatrist recommended, because it's pretty obvious you're having a relapse. I'm guessing you might have been skipping your meds? There's your lesson right there.
Aggression is one of the symptoms...