Posts by fadedbear92

Justin Rogers5 said:Tapering off the Faverin. Gonna try Luvox and see how it goes.

How long have you been taking it, and what's the dosage?

William Evans10 said:Nobody? 😕

I used to take Faverin—it worked wonders for my anxiety and keeping those panic attacks at bay—but since you brought up schizophrenia, you might want to head over to that specific thread. You’ll likely get much more helpful insight there.😉

Jason Vaughn482 said:I find myself wondering, based on your personal experience, which yielded better results for managing anxiety: Paxil or Zoloft? And if we’re being honest about the side effect profile, which one felt less intrusive to your system? I’m particularly curious because I’ve heard whispers that Paxil might actually assist with sleep—a luxury I desperately need given my chronic insomnia—though there is also the persistent warning that it can be quite harsh on the stomach.

If I absolutely had to pick a winner, I’d definitely go with Faverin—Zoloft just makes me feel too wired.

Paul Newman5 said:Haven't tried Fevarin yet. It's just the backup plan if the Luxette doesn't settle my restlessness by Monday. My doctor put me on Liam too, even though I don't have bipolar disorder. Claims it helps with the transition to Luxette. Honestly, yesterday was okay on the Luxette. Even walked to the clinic for the Liam and took a stroll through the park. No anxiety at all, didn't even need the Xanax. Only issue is Liam seems to make me sleepy. Does that wear off eventually? For now, sticking with Luxette. If this anxiety spike dies down by Monday, I'll just bump the dose to 50mg. Hopefully these episodes finally stop. We'll see about the Liam.🤷

Liam is meant for mood stabilization—to prevent those major swings—and apparently, it can help with sleep too.

Jason Vaughn482 said:Why on earth would you assume that? She explicitly stated she’s never experienced a single moment of restlessness from taking Fevarin, so it seems you’ve fundamentally misread the situation. It’s quite clear there was a misunderstanding of her words.

The way Fevarin is formulated, its chemical makeup is specifically designed to act as an anxiolytic—basically, it targets anxiety symptoms directly.

Paul Newman5 said:Better to just stick with Luxury then. With my luck, Fevarin will probably just leave me feeling restless🤣My psychiatrist says there are 30 different types of antidepressants out there, so I guess one of them will eventually work for me😂

Wait—are you actually happy with it? Luxury And how long have you been on it?

It's just a generic medication—what was the name again? I can't quite wrap my head around it right now, you know?

Paul Newman5 said:Did Fevarin ever make you restless? Like that kind of agitation where you just can't settle down?

Never for me! It actually helped manage my anxiety, and honestly, those symptoms you're describing sound like they might be part of the anxiety itself.

Paul Newman5 said:Anyone have experience with Fevarin or Coaxil? My doctor suggested switching from Luxury if this agitation doesn't die down by the end of the week.

Fevarin worked wonders for me over the years—it's truly excellent for anxiety and panic attacks.
I'd recommend starting slow: just 1/4 of a dose for 3 or 4 days, then gradually bumping it up. Just a heads-up—you might feel pretty drowsy at first, but that passed for me after about two weeks.

Coaxil
http://medicine-info-blog.com/tianeptine.html

Good luck!😉

Justin Rogers5 said:My doctor cut me off my Seroquel for sleep and switched me to placebos. Haven't even taken one yet. What's the deal? How does that actually work? I’m also supposed to stop taking Zonadin (doc won't prescribe it anymore either). Anyone here on Zonadin or Sanval long-term?

Prazin works well for sleep, though in my case—since things were getting pretty intense—we ended up adding something a bit stronger, 😲Associated Press

Benjamin Martin65 said:I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether it's actually safe to take Lexapro and Valium at the same time?

Lexapro is oxazepam

Normabel is diazepam

I honestly have no clue

Robin Gonzalez3 said:So, here’s the deal—I’ve been dealing with OCD since back in 2007 or 2008, I can't quite recall the exact year. But honestly? The last two years have been a total train wreck. My OCD symptoms have mostly chilled out, but now I’m stuck in this manic-depressive loop. It feels like I’m hitting manic depression with psychosis, but my doctor is dragging her feet because she thinks I’m too young for that specific diagnosis... you know how it is, they don't want to rush things. Right now, my cocktail consists of Zyprexa 25mg in the morning, then another 50mg at night, Xanax 0.25mg twice a day, and 20mg of Elice in the morning... My memory is pretty shot, I have zero patience for anything, and the mania hits me like a freight train. I’ll blow through every cent I have in a heartbeat, and then—boom—the depression crashes down. It’s just a constant cycle, mania, depression, mania, depression... over and over. I end up doing stuff I’d never dream of doing otherwise, and when the depression kicks in, I realize what an idiot I was, but when I'm manic? Everything feels perfect. Nothing is wrong. I flip-flop on my opinions in a split second—whether it's about people or myself. And the panic attacks? They hit me out of nowhere; I can literally feel my heart pounding like it’s about to explode out of my chest. I smoke like a chimney and I drink way too much—to the point where I'm basically killing myself with alcohol, and I'm only 18. I know, I know—everyone is going to jump down my throat about being irresponsible and mixing meds with booze, but believe me, it’s stronger than me. I want to change it so bad, but I just can't. I really can't! I don't have anyone to actually talk to about this, so I figured I'd come to this forum to find some kind of solace. I spend most of my life pretending to be someone I'm not, just being a huge hypocrite... I don't know, I want to change, but I feel stuck... I’m writing this right now with a relatively clear head, but tomorrow? Tomorrow I'll probably read this and have a completely different take. I'll think I'm stronger than all this, and I'll probably just laugh at everything I wrote here... I hurt people constantly—people I don't actually want to hurt—but the thing is, I rarely even feel guilty about it... I've cycled through so many medications by now: Haldol, Prazin, Elice, Cipralex, Faverin, Depakine Chrono, Zyprexa, Valium, Xanax, Normabel, Sanval, etc... I’m at a loss, I don't know what else to do. This isn't sustainable... I'm basically destroying myself. I have suicidal thoughts quite often, though I know deep down I won't actually go through with it... If there's any professional out there who actually understands this stuff, please, give me some advice... WHAT DO I DO? I go to the psychiatrist, they talk to me for ten minutes, hand me a prescription, and say goodbye... I don't have the cash for a private specialist, and I just feel like I'm drowning... Help!

There are plenty of doctors in Chicago or NYC you can see through your insurance—just do a little digging.

Jason Vaughn482 said:I'm actually quite curious about that stabilizer. People on these forums seem to mention Xanax constantly, but I’ve never actually tried it myself. What is its primary function, really? Does it knock you out? And do you find yourself needing something specific to help you fall asleep, or is that not an issue for you?

I’ve already shared my thoughts on this here—I take it myself.

It’s an atypical antiepileptic used for mood stabilization, though its composition also allows it to act as an anxiolytic.

Jason Vaughn482 said:I am reaching out to see if anyone can recommend an anxiolytic that won't absolutely fry my brain cells. Currently, I’ve been relying on Xanax at a dosage of about 1 to 1.5 mg daily for several years now, and frankly, I’m looking to transition to something else—something that doesn't feel like it's scorching my cognitive functions every time I take it.

The current lineup of anxiolytics includes:
benzodiazepines (diazepam, oxazepam, medazepam, bromazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam)

carbamates (meprobamate)

azaspironedione (buspirone)

I was reading online that people have had pretty good experiences with diazepam🤷

http://www.mayoclinic.org/anxiety-medications...html

Chloe Hughes6 said:Helix... hmm. People say it works well, and I took it myself for a short stint, but a pharmacist once warned me it's one of those major "brain burners." Isn't it fascinating how people struggling with mental health issues take offense even when you suggest they bear at least some responsibility for their situation? A psychiatrist will tell you the exact same thing. Now, I am certainly not claiming that patients invent their illnesses or are entirely to blame, but I am stating the fact that individuals often share partial responsibility. For instance, if someone suffers a breakdown due to workplace bullying and ends up in a psychiatric ward, could the reason they reached such a breaking point be that they didn't know how to stand up to the bully? In that case, aren't they partially responsible for the outcome? Do you see what I mean now?

Elon Musk is basically the American version of Xanax, and yeah, it's true they wreck your receptors (ex junkie, 15 g.!!!)

Brandon Lopez6 said:Regarding that whole stomach issue thing—I actually ended up on Eglonyl for my own gut problems. If I remember correctly, the instructions specifically mentioned it helps with gastro issues (it’s an antidepressant too, though I heard about this one woman who was prescribed it just for migraines). For me, it worked wonders on my stomach!

Back in my college days, my GP also put me on Eglonyl to deal with some stomach troubles.

Emily James4 said:Sorry if I’m intruding...

I was wondering if my primary care physician has the authority to prescribe something to help without a referral from a specialist—like a psychiatrist. I want to avoid getting a psychiatrist involved at all costs because I fall into a pretty delicate and rare category of patients that most psychiatrists here just don't get. They aren't properly trained, and most of their opinions seem stuck in outdated textbooks that the rest of the world moved past forty years ago...

Anyway, I've been hit by an incredibly heavy depressive episode over the last few days and I feel terrible. My head is foggy, and it feels like something is physically crushing me. I don't know what to do... I'm even thinking about ending it all if this doesn't let up.

I have no one to talk to about this except my doctor, since he knows my whole history, even though he doesn't know about this current state... Is there any point in asking him for medication?

A PCP can prescribe an antidepressant for milder depression, but for anything more serious, you'll need a specialist to handle it.

restlesstrucker15 said:Regarding Rivotril, medazepam (Ativan) isn't available anymore; I'm not entirely sure why they discontinued it. I personally have never had the need to take it, though it might have been an effective option for managing anxiety once upon a time.🙂

I've never even heard of that one before.

Here is a list of medications used to treat insomnia

Hypnotics and Sedatives

flurazepam – Valium
midazolam – Dalmane
nitrazepam – Cerson

Benzodiazepine-related drugs
zolpidem – Sanval

Other hypnotics and sedatives
valerian (approved) – Persen

Anxiolytics

Benzodiazepine derivatives
alprazolam – Helex, Xanax, Xanax SR
bromazepam – Lekotam, Lexaurin, Lexillium
diazepam – Apaurin, Diazepam, Diazepam Desitin, Normabel, Valium
lorazepam – Lorsilan
medazepam – Ansilan
oxazepam – Oxazepam, Praxiten antipsychotic

Antipsychotics

Antiepileptics

http://www.psychiatry.com/MATURANT...ihofarmaci.pdf

restlesstrucker15 said:So, I wanted to ask if it’s actually possible to experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping Halcion? I’ve been taking it regularly for about a year and a half now, though it seems to have lost its effectiveness lately. Now, I find myself struggling even with Valium; it’s a far cry from how it used to be when it would reliably knock me out. My doctor suggested taking one pill, and then perhaps another if I can't sleep, provided it isn't past 4:00 AM. Honestly, my instinct is to just take 20 mg all at once, but that doesn't align with my ultimate goal of getting off hypnotics entirely. I had expressed my desire to stop the Halcion, and she mentioned that we should rotate through different hypnotics occasionally, or at least take breaks, to make it easier to step away. Anyway, here we are. I’ve been feeling a bit low lately, so I could easily attribute this to anxiety, but I’m dealing with chills, daytime sweating, and a slight tremor... Could this be due to the lack of Halcion? Or am I just overthinking things? I suppose I can endure whatever comes my way, provided I know how long this detox lasts. After all, Halcion is a benzodiazepine, so it stands to reason that one could develop a physical dependency rather than just a psychological one.

Why don't you just ask your doctor?

http://www.meppo.com/pdf/drugs/566-D...1322057169.pdf

Abrupt discontinuation
of the drug, in particular, can provoke Withdrawal Symptoms May Include
symptoms. In mild cases these are restricted
to tremor, restlessness, sleep disturbances, anxiety,
headache and poor concentration. In more serious
cases, symptoms such as sweating, muscle cramps,
abdominal cramps, impaired sensory perception
and, rarely, delirium and convulsions may result.
Depending on the drug’s duration of action, symptoms
may appear a few hours to one week or more
after cessation of therapy.

Halcion Withdrawal Symptoms May Include:

http://www.pointofreturn.com/halcion_withdrawal.html

abdominal pains, aching, agoraphobia, anxiety, blurred vision, body vibrations, changes in perception, diarrhea, distended abdomen, feeling of unreality, flu-like symptoms, flatulence, food cravings, hair loss, heart palpitations, heavy limbs, increased allergies, increased sense of smell, insomnia, lethargy, loss of balance, metallic taste, muscle spasms, nightmares, panic attacks, paranoia, persistent & unpleasant memories, severe headaches, shaking, short term memory loss, sore mouth and tongue, sound & light sensitivity, speech difficulties, sweating, suicidal thoughts, tinnitus, unusually sensitive, fear

George Allen71 said:Hey, fadedbear92...

I know you've been on it before. What does Lamictal—or mood stabilizers in general—actually do to your mood...? I've been taking 25mg + 0 + 50mg for a while now... and I'm honestly not feeling any real stability... if anything, it feels like the opposite...

From what my doctor told me, you're supposed to taper up slowly—increasing the dose once a week, at least in my case.

Lamictal and similar drugs are technically anti-epileptics, but they're used as stabilizers in psychiatry.