Posts by fadedbear92

Michael Lewis5 said:Anyone here dealt with this kind of combo before?

Been on Zoloft 50 mg for over three weeks now and... nothing. Zero movement. Hard to tell if the side effects are just part of the mess or actually the illness itself, but the worst part—besides the total lack of motivation and mood swings—is that I’ve lost all appetite and my sleep schedule is completely trashed.😢 My therapist suggested adding Odonazin (Remeron, Calixta) 15 mg at night to help with the hunger and sleep (she mentioned I could even split the pill). Anyone have experience with this setup? Honestly, I'm paranoid about being totally wiped out... even basic Neofen used to knock me sideways back when I was on that other crap.😲
Any insights would be huge.🙂

I was on 5 mg of Zoloft—which is basically an up-regulator—and honestly, it just keeps you wired. If you’re dealing with side effects like that, it clearly isn't working for you; at that point, you really need to look into switching up your medication.

😢 My therapist just suggested we try adding 15 mg of Mirtazapine—also known as Remeron or Calixta—to my nightly routine to help with sleep and appetite. She did mention I could even split the dose in half if needed. Has anyone here dealt with this kind of regimen before? Honestly, I'm a little nervous about the heavy sedation—even the most basic Neofen used to knock me out cold back in the day. 😲
I would be so grateful if anyone could share their experiences. 🙂

Unlike Zoloft, Calixta acts more like a "downer"—it has that sedative effect. It’s actually pretty similar to Faverin; that one is essentially an anxiolytic antidepressant, so it really helps you relax—great if you're dealing with anxiety.

Calixta is just Mirtazapine. ("Sedatives—they can be such a double-edged sword, honestly. The side effects essentially stem from how it acts as an H1-histamine receptor antagonist—plus, since it’s a moderate alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, there's that potential for low blood pressure.

Don't be afraid—this med might actually be exactly what you need since Zoloft is keeping you so wired.😉

shadowbear9 said:I was prescribed 25 mg, but last night I ended up taking 50+50 and I still woke up after only four hours...

Amyzol comes in 25mg, and if I recall correctly, there isn't even another strength available... but when you take three or four of those, you just stay completely knocked out and nothing wakes you up. Honestly, I feel like I might need to check into a hospital for a while. I failed my classes at college, so I have the time, and maybe they'll just pump me full of massive doses; hopefully, that actually makes things better....

I take 100 mg of Quetiapine to sleep—sometimes I bump it up to 150 because I wake up just as often—and I actually had a long talk with my shrink today. She mentioned she doesn't want to start me on any new sedatives right away, so we’re going to touch base again next time to figure out a plan.

amyzol comes in 25mg—I don't think there's even a higher dose...but if you take 3 or 4 of those, you're out cold and nothing can wake you up... though honestly, I feel like I might need to check into a hospital for a bit; I failed my classes, so I have the time, and maybe they'll just pump me full of massive doses and I'll finally feel better...

Wait, hold on—it says right there that it's a tricyclic antidepressant, not an insomnia med.
"Tricyclic antidepressants include medications like imipramine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, and desipramine. They were widely used from the 1950s through the 1980s. Nowadays, they are considered a last resort when choosing the right antidepressant."
http://www.mayoclinic.org/antidepress..._depression.php
You can find more info about tricyclics in this post—it's a professional article adapted from Merck Pharmaceuticals' website.

shadowbear9 said:I suppose I should address what restlesstrucker15 was getting at earlier. Honestly, it’s just frustrating how people try to oversimplify things when we know better. I mean, maybe they think they have a point, but I find the whole argument to be incredibly shortsighted. It’s almost laughable, really. If you actually look at the facts—and I do suggest doing that before jumping to conclusions—you’ll see how flawed the logic is. I guess some people just prefer an easy answer over the truth, which is just exhausting to deal with.

Well, I don't know about that... I suspect it isn't quite that simple.

"Contains the active ingredient Quetiapine"... yeah, that's exactly what it says on the box, too.

So, here’s how it went down. I took half a dose around 8:00, and I kept studying until about 8:30 without noticing any real change. Since nothing was happening, I decided to take the second half. Suddenly, this wave of exhaustion just hit me out of nowhere, so I laid down. I was tossing and turning a bit, and then, I guess just to be safe, I took some Amyzol... and I didn't wake up again until 2:00. 🙂 Is it even possible that absolutely nothing is working for me? I mean, seriously, how am I supposed to actually get hold of anything if nothing seems to have any effect?🙂 I’m going to take that canister of gas from beside my bed just to act like some kind of anesthesia to knock me out... because honestly, when it comes to actually sleeping, I feel like I’m constantly waking up mid-cycle. It isn't deep sleep at all. Right now, I don't even feel groggy or tired. Up until this point, the only thing that seemed to work was taking 4 or 5 milligrams of Amyzol, but if I'm not allowed to do that, I might as well just poison myself. 🙄 I suppose it’s highly probable that the Amyzol will end up being toxic, if you ask me. 🤣

What dose are you taking to get some sleep? It sounds way too low—honestly, my cousin told me that with APs, you can actually bump up the dosage without having to worry about getting hooked.

shadowbear9 said:So, my Quetiapine finally arrived. Is that actually a longer name than Q-pin? 😕 Anyway, I’m officially set for a while, whether this stuff actually works or not. There are 60 tablets per box, and I have four boxes, which means 240 tablets total—basically enough for 240 nights. Just wonderful. 😁

No, it isn't, but it falls under the same category as Q-pin in terms of antipsychotics.

Q-pin is Quetiapine.

Regarding types of antipsychotics...

From the same article: "High-dose Quetiapine therapy"

It happens that if there isn't a proper response to the prescribed therapy with other antipsychotics, then prescribing high doses of Quetiapine becomes clinically significant for patients who haven't responded well to previous treatments (we were using daily doses ranging from 300 mg to 1200 mg).
Quetiapine is considered an excellent choice for treating psychotic episodes in patients living with Alzheimer's disease."

restlesstrucker15 said:Well, it's good news about the Amyzol; I'm glad to hear that. As for the Quetiapine, it really isn't possible to get that covered by insurance unless you have a psychotic diagnosis on file. If she gets audited, she'll face a fine. Even my psychiatrist told me straight up that I wouldn't be able to get it through my standard prescription. Back then, she just gave me a single box herself, but you know my history with those things. I would offer you mine, but it's expired. And I know it isn't cheap. Look at it this way: try purchasing it out-of-pocket through a private clinic. If it works for you, a good night's sleep is worth the cost. You could ask at a local pharmacy; I believe it goes for about $33.

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With older medications, sometimes doctors will prescribe things even for non-psychotic patients—like for anxiety or insomnia. For instance, a Q-pin might be available for that, whereas maybe this specific Quetiapine just isn't on the approved list.🤷

hollowcrane95 said:Is anyone else completely free from those morning-after side effects from Quetiapine? I feel like I’m walking around in a total fog for half the day.

Nope.
If you aren't feeling it, your dosage likely isn't dialed in quite right—you really should be able to function normally while on these meds—so definitely make sure to bring that up with your doctor.

restlesstiger49 said:Unfortunately, not quite. I'm really hoping it's just around the corner, though.

Keep a close eye on how you're feeling—if those sleepless nights start getting worse, you'll probably have to head back to the doctor for a new prescription, unfortunately.😢

Aaron Garcia5 said:Hey, can someone please weigh in based on their own experience or knowledge? I don't start my therapy until next week—I'm honestly just falling apart right now... I don't know if I can actually hold it together until then to ask my psychiatrist.

Why did you wait this long without getting it sorted with your doctor? You can't really expect anyone here to take responsibility and just tell you, "Yeah, go ahead, don't worry about it"—you ultimately have to make these calls yourself, just like you did when you decided to stop your meds. We aren't doctors, even though I totally get how hard this is and that you need support. Just head to the psychiatric ER at the hospital; they'll definitely prescribe something for you. Make sure to bring your medical records along if you have them—which you really should.

restlesstiger49 said:I started feeling a lot better by the second or third day. I’ve only been on it for six days now, so things can only go uphill from here.

So, the insomnia finally cleared up? That's awesome news!!!😉

What an absolute masterpiece of an album!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Kyle Martin76 said:It's an absolute 🙏

Waiting gama is such a divine track 🙏

is

just listening to the album right now

restlesstiger49 said:**Done**—I tried that approach and the nausea has completely vanished. I've been taking those two halves about an hour apart. However, I have noticed that falling asleep at night has become quite a struggle. I’m really hoping this is just a temporary thing. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of "insomnia" while on it?

Oh, restlesstiger49, Effexor is such a powerful stimulant—it really keeps you wired! It gave me some brutal insomnia. I've actually posted about this on a few different boards already, and honestly, nothing worked—not even the heavy-duty stuff doctors give you right before surgery. We eventually had to try Tegretol, an anti-epileptic med, which was a total lifesaver for me during that stretch. It finally let me sleep after being up for 3 or 4 weeks straight while waiting for the Effexor to fully clear my system.🙄

Mark Nelson said:Does Seroquel fall under that category? My cycle has been totally wonky since my doctor bumped up my Seroquel dose, even though I’ve been on it for three months already without noticing anything... until now. Should I be calling my doctor right away because of this, or is it fine to just wait until my scheduled appointment?*

Thanks for the detailed breakdown 🙏

Edit- *my appointment isn't until late September.

It's an atypical antipsychotic

The medication guide actually mentions it—if you look at the side effects section, it says missed periods can happen

The instructions always suggest reaching out to your prescribing physician if you notice any side effects

If you have your doctor's cell number, you could always give them a quick ring—since you already have an appointment set, how many days has it actually been since your period was due? It might just show up in the meantime
I don't think there's any reason to panic, but if it's really stressing you out, just call your doctor or a pharmacist

Mark Nelson said:Is it actually possible for birth control pills to mess with your period?

Yeah, absolutely.

Certain medications

Any drug involving hormones—whether we're talking about thyroid hormones or antipsychotics,—can definitely impact your cycle. It’s important to remember that no single hormone operates in a vacuum. They all work in sync and travel through your bloodstream; they're all interconnected, even if they're produced by totally different glands.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/hormonal-cycle

Elevated Prolactin Levels: The pituitary gland produces prolactin, which is responsible for stimulating milk production. However, high levels of prolactin in women who aren't pregnant or breastfeeding can actually inhibit ovulation, leading to amenorrhea. High prolactin levels might also point toward a pituitary tumor. If you experience milk production when you aren't pregnant or nursing (a condition called galactorrhea), that's a symptom of elevated prolactin that needs medical attention. Some medications, such as oral contraceptives and certain antipsychotics, can also bump up those prolactin concentrations.
http://www.webmd.com/women-s-health/hormone-disorders

3. Medications

Specific drugs can cause periods to stop entirely, including several types:

Antipsychotics
Chemotherapy drugs
Antidepressants
Blood pressure medication

http://www.healthline.com/medications-and-treatment

Jose Lee70 said:Has anyone else been spinning this genius's tracks lately?
I feel like I can listen to any one of his songs on loop—over and over—and I'll still catch some tiny detail I missed before...

Oh, absolutely.😍

redranger2 said:It seems unlikely that these specific side effects would suddenly manifest after you've already been on the medication for eleven months.
It is entirely possible that your underlying condition is resurfacing. You really ought to see your psychiatrist and
lay out every single one of these symptoms—they might decide to adjust your dosage, increase it, or perhaps
switch you over to an entirely different prescription. Don't sit around waiting; go see your doctor immediately.!!!

Sean Howard2 said:So, I'm taking this for anxiety and trigeminal neuralgia issues. 🙂
About two months ago, I started tapering down from 60 mg to 30 mg, so now I only take the full dose three times a week.
I've been dealing with these side effects for quite a while—maybe six months since I started using it.
At first, my heart was racing constantly, but they put me on a beta-blocker, so that's under control now.
Not much else to say...
I have an appointment with my doctor in September.
I've seen people on American forums mentioning they still deal with these side effects even after four years.
The silver lining is that I DON'T GET THE INTENSE PAIN associated with neuralgia, but everything else seems to be hitting me.

Listen to what redranger2 has to say—honestly, they know what they're talking about., I need to find a psychiatrist—fast.If things have reached a breaking point—I mean, if you're truly at your wit's end—just head straight to the psychiatric ER at the local hospital. Make sure you bring everything with you: all your test results, your medical history, the whole works.
Here. Do you happen to have more data on Cymbalta? I'm particularly interested in digging into the contraindications—I want to be extra careful there.

Blood pressure and heart rate—it’s one of those things you just can't ignore once you start paying attention to the numbers.
Some patients might experience a bit of a spike in blood pressure when they start taking Duloxetine—it’s definitely something to keep an eye on.
It's clinically significant—really, quite substantial in a medical sense.
High blood pressure—it could actually be a side effect from the noradrenergic impact of Cymbalta. There have been cases reported.
I've been looking into those hypertensive crises that can pop up when someone is on Duloxetine—especially for patients who are already dealing with high blood pressure. It’s definitely something to keep a close eye on.
That’s exactly why you see that specific pattern in patients dealing with known hype—it just makes sense when you look at the clinical picture.
If you’re dealing with hypertension or any other heart condition, I’d really suggest keeping a close eye on things—it's definitely worth monitoring.
Blood pressure can be a bit tricky—especially during that first month of treatment. You really have to use caution when administering Duloxetine.
We need to be extremely careful with patients whose stability could be compromised by a sudden spike in heart rate or a surge in blood pressure.
It’s a lot to handle—honestly. You really have to stay vigilant, especially when taking duloxetine alongside other medications that might undermine its effectiveness.
Metabolism—it’s such a tricky thing to pin down! (If you want more details, check out this section.)
For patients dealing with persistently high blood pressure during...
Taking Duloxetine—it really needs to be carefully evaluated, or perhaps even tapered down.
It’s never about just cutting doses—you really have to look at a gradual taper when you're stepping away from medication.
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You shouldn't start a patient on duloxetine if they have uncontrolled hypertension—it’s just too risky.
Dealing with hypertension—take a look at that section over there.
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I honestly feel like Dr. Miller completely missed the mark with that prescription—I mean, you listed heart palpitations as your very first side effect! Instead of just switching up the medication immediately, he went ahead and added yet another one to the mix. Did you even get your blood pressure checked?

Harold Anderson3 said:Are applications still open? 😉

I’d love to join in, assuming you guys wouldn't mind having me around. 😛

Doc, seriously—how can you even ask a question like that?!😍

Gerald Torres2 said:Alex !!! 🎉
There are no excuses...🙂

Feel free to bring the cat along—preferably one that hasn't been scratched up! 🤣

Larry Lewis said:You’re telling me to go out and socialize? Honestly—if you all think I'm actually sane enough for that—I’ll bring my medical records along just to prove I'm unhinged enough to handle it.🙂

You legend!!!😂😂😂

Daniel Gomez10 said:If you're talking about Lexapro, that's on you, but I was actually referring to my doses of Calixto.

😂😂😂sorry, my mistake
How much should you take?
The standard starting dose is usually between 15 and 30 mg daily. Your doctor might suggest bumping that up after a few days to find your "sweet spot"—anywhere from 15 to 45 mg per day. Generally, the dose stays pretty consistent regardless of age. That said, if you're an older patient or dealing with kidney or liver issues, your doctor will likely tailor the amount specifically for you.

Anyway, I found this link