Posts by fadedbear92

Eric Mitchell55 said:Goodbye, Velafax 🙂🙂

Has anyone here tried Fevarin? I'd love to hear about your experiences with it. 🕺

It worked wonders for me—though I was absolutely knocked out for those first few days since it's an anti-anxiety med—but after that, everything settled down perfectly. I ended up staying on it for about four years, I think.🙂

Kimberly Morris said:Guys, I need help!!

So, I started taking half of a 50 mg Zoloft pill about four days ago. Yesterday was rough, but today? Today is straight-up killing me!!! I’ve seriously never felt this bad in my entire life... I feel like I'm actually going to crawl out of my own skin. I even popped an unspecified 0.25, but it did absolutely nothing for me!!!
Are these kinds of brutal side effects actually normal?! I am low-key freaking out here....

So you basically started on 25 mg? Try taking a stronger dose of Misar—if that doesn't do the trick, you really need to call your doctor. Zoloft isn't the only option out there.🙂

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copperpuma62 said:My doctor told me to do it this way. I was on 150mg of Trintellix, but now I'm sticking with 75mg of Zoloft for a bit, at least until the Zoloft actually kicks in.🙂

Have you finally finished tapering off the Velfax? Or are you still in the thick of it? Once you make the jump over to the Zoloft, I’d suggest starting slow—maybe just a quarter dose every three or four days—until you eventually hit that 75mg mark. If things get a little bumpy with side effects, just reach for an anxiolytic like Xanax or whatever else you have on hand... that should help everything settle down quickly, though you might get lucky and skip the side effects entirely! Personally, I never had any issues with Zoloft even when I was up at 5 mg; it really worked wonders for my anxiety.

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copperpuma62 said:Has anyone here dealt with tapering off Effexor while switching over to Zoloft at the same time? I’m currently on 75mg of Effexor and half a 50mg pill of Zoloft... I feel like absolute garbage, my blood pressure dropped, and I'm just totally lost right now.

What kind of instructions did your doctor give you for the taper—or are you just winging it?
Normally, I'm dropping the dose by a quarter every three or four days.

Raymond Ortiz69 said:Hey everyone,

So, I finally got officially diagnosed with anxiety and depression last week, and I actually started my medication yesterday.

By the way, I honestly thought the diagnosis would be clinical depression plus panic disorder—mostly because I feel like I check every single box in the manual—but it turns out they prescribed me an antidepressant specifically for clinical depression, which I guess just covers everything? Like a 2-in-1 deal?

Anyway, my new little companion is called Valdoxan (25 mg). It’s agomelatine, which is basically to paraphrase the medical jargon: / it stimulates melatonin receptors while blocking the ones that usually activate serotonin, which eventually leads to a boost in dopamine and norepinephrine in the mood-regulating part of the brain.
At least, that's what it says. You should probably look it up yourselves though! 😁
To be honest, I'm still a little fuzzy on whether it actually affects serotonin levels directly by making more available, or if it works differently.

I haven't found much personal experience online regarding Valdoxan, so I figured I'd report back here and let you all know how it goes. From what I've gathered, reviews range from "this is life-changing" to "complete waste of money." So... I guess we'll see. The main thing is that it doesn't fall into the usual categories like an SSRI or SNRI.

It's also pretty pricey. Even with Medicare covering some of it, I ended up paying about $33 for a month's supply.

The big concern seems to be its potential impact on the liver, so I'm really crossing my fingers that everything stays healthy there. Aside from that, it's supposedly not supposed to have many significant side effects.

Oh, and apparently, it isn't addictive—the literature says you can just stop taking it without having to do a slow taper.

As far as I can tell, it's mainly used in Europe (and I think Australia too), and while it started rolling out in the US a few years ago, I couldn't find any definitive info on its status here... at least not easily.

My doctor also noted Insomnia on my chart, though my real struggle isn't necessarily sleeping too little, it's just that my brain refuses to shut off at night, then suddenly kicks into high gear early in the morning. I get enough hours, technically... but the quality is off. That's why I was given Valdoxan, since I take one 25 mg tablet right before bed. The melatonin component should help reset my circadian rhythm.

I took it yesterday, and wow, within ten minutes I was yawning, and then I slept like a baby. I had absolutely no idea what was happening around me—no crazy dreams, no nightmares, no tossing and turning. Just a perfectly normal wake-up when my alarm went off... So, hey, at least that's a win to start with.

Oh, right, I'm also taking 1mg of Lorsilan (once in the morning and once at night). This morning was a total fog; I had to head out and take the bus, and I felt like a complete zombie stumbling through the day. Does anyone know if there's an adjustment period for benzodiazepines where the body gets used to them and that initial "brain fog" starts to lift?

Sending love to you all,
😉

Here are some links, just in case you haven't had a chance to look them over yet😉
experiences with trintellix1
experiences with trintellix2
http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/...C500046227.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0061425/
http://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g1888
http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/us_US/...C500046224.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agomelatine

more info on Zoloft over here

Jason Vaughn482 said:Every option carries a heavy price; while some medications are notoriously addictive, most antipsychotics tend to spike blood sugar levels, trigger weight gain, and even carry the terrifying risk of blood clots or strokes. It’s a delicate balancing act where everyone has to find their own equilibrium. Personally, I’m content with my xanax because I don't feel that physical craving for more. I take 7.5 mg of Calixta—well, technically I tried 15 mg, but that was far too much for me, so I cut it in half... and honestly, I can't stand Sanval, and I have no clue how I'll manage to fall asleep without it. To make matters worse, during an eye exam this week, they discovered high intraocular pressure, which likely means glaucoma. I've been scheduled for a month of comprehensive testing, but many psychotropic drugs interfere with those results, so I'm left staring into an uncertain future...
If 4 mg doesn't do a single thing for you, then why bother taking it at all? You're just poisoning your system for no reason.

That's true—everything needs to stay under medical supervision, and you really have to keep an eye on your blood work... there are so many different medications out there today that it's almost impossible not to eventually find the right therapy for someone. It's a whole different story if they refuse to try it for one reason or another.

silentpuma3 said:At this point, I could pop 4 mg of Xanax all at once and wouldn't feel a damn thing.

Fevarin turned my life into a living hell, so I tossed it.

The only thing that’s actually worked for over a year now is Tramadol (Doreta works too). It always lifts my mood and gives me this rush of euphoria, though it does make me a little agitated at the same time. After higher doses, I can sleep like a log. Once the "come down" happens, I don't really deal with any nasty physical or mental side effects.

Sure, it causes some kind of dependency, but honestly? It’s the only thing that's helped me survive this far.

Besides, why would Big Pharma bother making an effective drug for depression, OCD, or BPD that works instantly instead of building up over weeks—and doesn't create an addiction? What's in it for them?

Talk to your doctor and start tapering off; that dose is getting pretty high.
There are effective antidepressants and antipsychotics out there—neither of which cause addiction.
Benzodiazepines are a whole different story since they cause physical dependence, and the psychological addiction is even harder to break. A long time ago, xanax gave me this false sense of security, and I ended up addicted for years—I was hitting 4 mg a day (8 pills of 0.5 mg, just like you). With the help of my therapist, I finally managed to get off it. She told me about this young guy she knew who was taking way more xanax than I was, and he eventually had to be hospitalized just to detox.

Charles Wright said:It feels like at least half the country is on antidepressants these days. Honestly, I can see why. For me, mixing Effexor with Prozac isn't doing much either, so I’m thinking about just giving up on it altogether.
Is anyone here taking Anafranil? It seems like doctors rarely prescribe it lately, probably because it's cheap and doesn't line the pockets of the big pharma giants, but I've read it's actually incredibly effective.

Effexor works wonders for me; it really gives my norepinephrine that necessary boost. How long have you been on it, and what dose are you taking?

neontiger4 said:Thanks. Yeah, I was actually thinking about just slicing it in half with a knife.
Does splitting it down the middle change how it works, though? Like, if the cutting process ends up nicking the protective coating?

not at all

Anthony Foster17 said:I don't think it matters. In America, it’s a whole different story—if they've got that line crossing the halfway mark, they're just breaking everything. 🙂 🤔

you've got a point

neontiger4 said:Can I just cut the 0.25 oz Muhammad Ali in half? Like, the standard one, not the heavy-duty version.
The instructions say you can split the 0.5 oz pack in two, but they suggest using the full 0.25 oz as is.
Since I'm testing this out for the first time, I’d rather start small and just go with the minimum amount possible.

Sure you can—just grab a pill cutter from the pharmacy, or honestly, a regular kitchen knife works just fine if you're careful.

silentpuma3 said:Is anyone else taking Fevarin experiencing this weird sense of derealization, nausea, or being totally haunted by dark, suicidal thoughts?

Does this actually pass?

Fevarin actually worked wonders for me back in the day—aside from feeling super drowsy for the first couple of weeks, I didn't have any other side effects. Like you and the others mentioned, just give your doctor a call or go see them.

Charles Wright said:I’ve been spending some time reading through this thread about psychotropic drugs, and I’ve realized that quite a few people here seem to know way more about antidepressants than I do—even though I’ve been using them for nearly fifteen years. My doctor mentioned that it’s actually a very common occurrence, almost a rule of thumb, that after taking a specific antidepressant for about five years, its effectiveness starts to drop significantly. I can actually back that up with my own experience, since I've used the same medication for five or more years on two separate occasions. This second one (Prozac), which I switched to after taking Paxil, really did the trick for a long time and made life much easier. However, recently, without even missing a single 30mg daily dose, I suddenly and terribly "sank." I reached out to my doctor, who added 4mg of Endronax to my regular Prozac dose. Now I'm going through the adjustment period with this new addition, and I feel like I'm being hit by almost every common side effect: trouble sleeping, issues with urination, headaches, and erectile dysfunction. I’m hoping these things settle down eventually. I was wondering if anyone else has dealt with an antidepressant losing its kick after long-term use, forcing a switch, and if anyone could share their personal experience with Endronax?

I've been on it for about two years now and I'm super happy with it—zero side effects, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do (boosts norepinephrine)

shadowfox75 said:Panic attacks are truly awful. I deal with them occasionally. For me, the most difficult part is that underlying sense of dread that triggers anxiety, which then feeds back into more fear in a constant loop. I am also quite sensitive to side effects, making it hard to tell if a sensation is caused by the medication or just my own anxiety. It feels like I am as fragile as a snowflake, even though I certainly don't look the part. The brain is a strange organ.☕

People with anxiety are incredibly sensitive; there were times when even the brightness of white snow felt like someone was shining a spotlight directly into my eyes. Things like that could genuinely trigger a panic attack!

I mean, I love listening to her, but I just can't stomach this Italian crap🙄

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Generally speaking, Ginkgo interacts with antidepressants; there is a real risk of triggering mania.
It also clashes specifically with things like Warfarin (an anticoagulant, though why or how isn't really the point here...)

So, honestly? I wouldn't recommend mixing Ginkgo with your meds.

That said, Ginkgo (and similar supplements) can act as an anti-stress aid—definitely worth considering for anyone dealing with high pressure who *isn't* already on antidepressants.
Plus—it boosts libido... which, let's be honest, is a plus for the guys.🤣

Oh, come on now—more discrimination!😒😉

restlesstrucker15 said:It will work out fine 🙂 though I suspect the effects are quite gradual.

Let me know if you find out any more details about this new medication.

Sent from my

Just got a text from my therapist—apparently the drug is called Brintellix, which falls under the vortioxetine category. That’s basically all I know so far.🙂

George Sullivan7 said:So, I finally wanted to tell you, I actually got my CPAP machine after all, yessssss, 🎉🎉🎉, God bless it, I finally got some decent sleep 🙏

That's what I'm talking about!!!🙂

Chris Robinson25 said:She gave me another two weeks on this higher dose just in case it kicks in. I've been up on it for about a week now, and honestly? Still nothing.

Think you can hang in there for one more week?

Chris Robinson25 said:Zyprexa just stopped working for me. 😢 During that first week on it, my brain went from running at 150% capacity straight down to 20%. It was like being in a total trance. Honestly, felt like someone just flipped a switch and shut off 80% of my head. A real blast, that. 🙂 Too bad I’ve built up a tolerance now, so it doesn't do anything anymore. 😢

When are you planning to see your psychiatrist to get a new prescription?😒

Brandon Lopez6 said:I think my Ad might finally be kicking in 😲
I’m not gonna say I feel "great," because that would imply I’ve been feeling like crap lately, which isn't really the case. But I do feel... more normal. Yeah. That's the word.
I don't know, I just have this feeling that I'm actually myself again. Really hoping this sticks 😍

Girl, just keep those good vibes flowing! 👋👋👋👋