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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Rebecca Bennett41;21060768 said:j
Quincy:
I didn't have any issues at all while I was on Zoloft.
Zoloft is a total game-changer—it really gives you that extra boost—just make sure you don't take it anywhere but in the morning.
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Rebecca Bennett41 said:I am speaking purely from my own lived experience here. When I was on Zoloft, I didn't feel much of anything at all—just a total lack of impact. However, with Xanax, it’s a completely different story; you get this immediate, fleeting rush of euphoria, only to be hit by an incredibly sudden, crushing wave of depression right afterward.

Are you seriously looking for a "happy pill" from prescription meds?!http://imagesforum.doctissimo.fr/ima.../renouchka.gif
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Kenneth Scott41 said:A lot of you seem to be suggesting that antidepressants typically "kick in" after maybe two or three weeks... but I've been on Zoloft for a full month now and I honestly don't feel any better. If anything, things feel a bit worse. I actually noticed this most clearly when I accidentally missed my morning dose one day; I didn't get around to taking it until about 2:00 PM, and strangely enough, I felt much sharper that morning—without the usual anxiety, fear, hand tremors, dry mouth, or that constant tension in my jaw that usually hits once I take the pill. So, I guess the question is, what's actually going on here?😕I'm starting to have serious doubts about whether I should even bother continuing this regimen, though at the same time, I'm terrified of just stopping cold turkey because I've read about the withdrawal symptoms... things like dizziness, tremors, and the like. Has anyone else gone through something similar?

Look, you really need to talk to your psychiatrist about this. Don't try to manage it on your own. Usually, when people taper off, they drop down to a quarter dose, then maybe a third for a few days, then skip a day before starting a new med—but honestly, you have to do everything under a doctor's supervision.http://www.nekretnine365.com/nekretn...listingID=5971
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Kenneth Scott41 said:Has anyone here actually dealt with Zyprexa before? I'm also wondering—if you could even compare them that way—which one carries more weight, Zoloft or Zyprexa?

"...Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zelapar, Zoloft, Zyprexa, Rexulti or in combination with fluoxetine Symbyax) is an atypical antipsychotic, approved by the FDA for the treatment of: schizophrenia on September 6, 1996;[1] depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, as part of the Symbyax formulation, on December 24, 2003;[2] acute manic episodes and maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder on January 14, 2004.[3] As part of Symbax for treatment resistant depression March 23, 2009.[4] Off-label uses are listed below.
The olanzapine formulations are manufactured and marketed by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, whose patent for olanzapine proper expires in 2011...." (Wikipedia)

As for Zoloft—I actually took it for five years myself—it’s an antidepressant, so you really can't compare the "strength" of these two; they belong to completely different classes, since the first is an antipsychotic and the second is an AD.http://imagesforum.doctissimo.fr/ima.../1/kek1276.gif
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Patrick Thomas29 said:I've been on Zoloft for a year and a half, but only 50mg a day.
I remember starting out by just taking half a pill for about a week to keep the side effects chill.
Starting straight at 50mg seems like a huge dose right away, hmm, I don't know.
Look, regarding how long you'll need the AD, that depends on you. You really should feel awesome for at least 6 months before you can even think about stopping.
I'm on therapy for another 6 months, and after that, I'm hoping I won't need it anymore, but that's just a hope. We'll see.🤷

dukić, you really have to ease into it—start with a quarter pill for two days, then move to half a pill for another two days, and only then go to the full dose.
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Kenneth Scott41 said:Does that mean once those new neurons are established after years of treatment, you can just stop taking the medication? Like, the depression won't come back? My psychiatrist told me that if I don't stick to the regimen, I'll likely end up being chronically depressed for the rest of my life—but what does "chronically depressed" actually entail in practice? Also, I notice nobody here is bringing up alcohol... I was told I absolutely cannot drink while on Zoloft.
It seems a bit extreme to say I can't even have a single beer??? Not one beer for an entire year.😲

I’ve managed twelve years without any alcohol. Honestly, I've only had a few of those "cool" non-alcoholic ones that still carry a tiny bit of ABV.
I took Zoloft for about five years, and let me tell you—DO NOT take it at night because that antidepressant is stimulating; it gives you energy and a real wind in your sails.
It helped me immensely. My symptoms dropped by at least 80%, and I finally felt like I had some willpower—which just kept growing. But listen, people, you REALLY need to be doing psychotherapy for at least 45 minutes once a week. As for dosage, I stuck to 100 mg in the morning, and that did the trick.
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Jonathan Ruiz10 said:Dear experienced members,

I’m dealing with a situation involving my mother that’s weighing heavily on me. She’s always been a difficult person—honestly, I dealt with quite a few issues with her growing up—but now that I’ve come home to visit my family, I’ve noticed she seems to be losing her grip a little. It’s as if she’s becoming intentionally mean, almost like she can't control her own impulses anymore.

For instance, we’ll be sitting at a local Starbucks, and a woman walks by with her dog. My mom will just start loudly commenting, "Oh, look at her, obsessing over that little thing. Gross! I bet she can't even have kids."

Normally, I stopped arguing with her years ago—it's just not worth the energy—but when she says things like this, I feel forced to shut her down before someone decides to get physical with either her or me.

Or, take the other day, when an old acquaintance of hers—a former Police Chief—stopped by. My mother started making these scathing remarks about how anyone with nothing more than a middle school education could get hired in law enforcement. It was enough to bring my sister to tears.

Given all this erratic behavior, I’ve started wondering if the normabel her doctor has been prescribing continuously for the last 15 years might actually be the culprit. She originally started taking them for depression after losing her job, but now she takes them constantly, and I’m honestly not even sure why anymore. She’s never quite been herself, but it used to feel more like a personality trait rather than... this.

I’m terrified that the normabel has actually made things worse for her. On top of that, she occasionally has a drink—not like an alcoholic, mind you—but then she'll take her normabel on the same day. From what I understand, that’s incredibly dangerous, and the instructions specifically state you shouldn't be on normabel for longer than three weeks.

So, what am I supposed to do about the doctor who keeps handing these out? What kind of steps can I actually take?

I’m scared she’s going to lose her sense of reality entirely and start causing much bigger scenes or outbursts for all of us to deal with.

Basically, can anyone tell me if taking normabel for such a long duration can cause these kinds of effects, and if so, how???

Thank you all so much in advance!!!

If she’s been taking them for that long, her body has likely built up a tolerance. You should definitely try sitting down and having a serious talk with her doctor.
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OCD: General Discussion Thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Therapy and medication—both are absolutely essential.😲😲
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Brian Wells said:..haha, good point..don't rush things..

...look, I think we're all naturally wired to try and find our own cures. From touching a wound, or getting a kiss on a boo-boo from mom, to gathering herbs... and now we have all this high-tech machinery to run tests...
...but somehow we've lost that intuition and the faith in self-healing...
and I suppose I look for answers and solutions in those kinds of places too. That's why I'm interested in everything that might help....

Thanks for the warning, I appreciate that... I tend to think along similar lines... and if there were a safe way, I guess someone would have commercialized it by now and we'd be seeing side effects... but I don't see any... That's all.

Regarding your 12 years, are you talking about tapering off xanax or being dependent on it?

The truth is, it's not the right time. I consider it a win even when I don't increase my dose. But I've been struggling with the same thing for a long while.

Best.

Twelve years of using the same stuff and dealing with both psychological and physical dependency—for me, xanax was like a safety net whenever I felt like the ground was slipping out from under me—basically, my sense of security.
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Oh boy, you really want to go rogue on this one... goodness... please don't turn yourself into a guinea pig.😲😲😲
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Did you catch this over here?
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Brian Wells said:I've reached an agreement with my doctor about tapering off Lorsilan..

.... but I can't really make it happen. I just can't afford to deal with a long withdrawal period right now because of my family and work commitments.😢

Does anyone here have any first-hand experience with Tryptozen? Is it true it's supposed to act similarly to Xanax, but it's derived from milk?🙂

You can't force it. If it isn't working yet, maybe you aren't quite ready. I was on Xanax for twelve years myself. It’s likely you need a stronger antidepressant to manage the anxiety first—once that kicks in, you'll find you naturally forget to take your anxiolytic because you won't even need it. Just take it slow and stay in close contact with your doctor.👍
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Brian Wells said:After about a month on Coaxil (3x12.5mg), my depressive symptoms have eased up quite a bit, and my anxiety feels way more manageable.😛 I feel much better overall... more balanced, maybe a bit more steady.

I’m still taking anxiolytics, though (3 x 1.5mg Lorsilan).
I can't tell if this is just withdrawal or if my anxiety disorder is just that intense.🙂

I keep wondering, "is this really me, or is it just the withdrawal?"☕

Should I just stay where I am, or should I try to taper off the anxiolytics after using them for a full 16 years????????🤷

Just make sure everything is cleared by your therapist. So glad you're feeling better!👍
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
ambermason16 said:Tolerance, right? 😢

Whenever I was in the hospital, if they mixed red Klonopin into my other meds, I felt like I was walking on cooked hot dogs. It was pathetic. And honestly, Lepica sounds like they have it ten times worse. I have zero clue what kind of sadist prescribed hundreds of milligrams a day to that user on this forum... Sounds like pure science fiction to me.🤔

Give me a break!!!😲
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
ambermason16 said:😬

Honestly? It knocked me flat on my face. I was basically face-planting onto my keyboard and drifting straight into a coma... 😁

So, does this phase actually pass? I didn't even dare to keep taking it..

And don't even get me started on the Prozac side effects.. which ones are you dealing with.. hundreds? Redness?

The blackouts are real,😂🤣if it were just one pill of that 25 mg yellow crap😂, I wouldn't have woken up for at least a year! At first, I was sleeping 12 hours straight, but now I'm barely getting half that much—it's driving me crazy.😲
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
ambermason16 said:Man, I remember when I was on a combo of Xanax and Prozac... I actually passed out right at my desk at the office one afternoon. 🙄

😂🤣I dealt with being super drowsy at first, but then I couldn't sleep at all at night—so my therapist prescribed Prazosin, which I take now if it looks like I'm heading for a rough night.🙄
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Using Lamictal for seizures and mood swings

http://www.lamictal.com/bipolar/patients/index.html
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Do you really think I haven't done my homework? I've been scouring the web for ages—I practically know this stuff inside out...
well, here it is...
Prozac is one of the many SSRIs that stimulate brain chemicals with the aim to improve mental health and emotional condition. There are various factors to consider first as well as symptoms to watch out for in order to ensure that patients maximize benefits while staying free from known risks.

Prozac is the brand name of fluvoxamine, which is a tricyclic antidepressant drug. It's mainly used to treat symptoms of depression as well as other anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder. Prozac is an SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which means it boosts the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.

Children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety disorder may also be treated with Prozac. Other physiologic and psychiatric conditions as indicated by a physician may be treated with the drug, such as irritable bowel syndrome. These are off-label uses of Prozac but the drug has significantly shown potency and effectiveness in the areas as well.

Just like any other medication, Prozac comes with a variety of possible side effects, so patients should be extremely careful to stick strictly to the recommended dosage. Common side effects include change in sexual desire or performance. Uncommon symptoms include difficulty breathing, difficulty urinating, muscle twitching, and behavioral or mental changes. Rare symptoms include decreased or absent body movement, blurred vision, convulsions or seizures, menstrual changes, fever, sore throat, body malaise, and irritated eyes.

Serotonin syndrome can occur when three or more symptoms are present, such as sweating, restlessness, poor coordination, overactive reflexes, diarrhea, confusion, fever, and muscle twitching. Overdose symptoms may be even more severe, potentially leading to coma, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, palpitations, and low blood pressure.

There may be contraindications to Prozac for patients suffering from hypersensitivity reactions to the drug, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children, and older adults. Patients should be assessed thoroughly by their doctor before starting the drug to determine if any underlying conditions might aggravate the symptoms. Special caution is advised for patients with a history of liver disease, mental illness, seizures, or mania.

Prozac has the highest affinity for the sigma receptor subtype 1 compared to other SSRIs. This receptor site is largely responsible for depressed states in individuals, so once treated, it can lead to significant mood improvement. From there, stress and anxiety can be relieved as serotonin levels normalize in the brain.

In one clinical trial, 16 patients with pathological gambling were included. During the first 8 weeks, everyone was given a placebo. Then, 10 patients were given Prozac for another 8 weeks. By the end of the study, those treated with Prozac showed a 25% decrease in gambling behavior, and 7 out of the 10 treated stopped gambling entirely.

Prozac is a prescription drug and should only be obtained with a doctor’s approval. Always buy from certified pharmacies to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the product. Be sure to check for product certification and authenticity, and verify the manufacturer to ensure the source is legitimate.

The recommended dosage for Prozac typically starts at 50 mg daily and may increase to 100, 150, or 300 mg depending on the patient’s specific needs. Never increase your dosage without a doctor's explicit recommendation. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, but never double up to catch up. Watch for any unusual side effects and report them to your doctor immediately.

Prozac is fluvoxamine.

Prozac is a powerful mood stabilizer. Beyond its primary role, its antidepressant qualities make it effective for managing OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, and social anxiety.

As one of the pioneering SSRIs, Prozac hit the scene back in 1984—originally developed by a major pharmaceutical firm. It made its big debut in the US in 1994, followed shortly by its release in Japan. By 1997, the FDA had officially given it the green light. However, the drug faced intense scrutiny following the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in 1999, which involved a teenager who had been on medication for some time. 😲😲😲 Because of that backlash, Prozac sales plummeted across the US, forcing the original manufacturer to pull it from the shelves. A few years down the road, however, the drug was brought back to the market under a new manufacturer and a completely different brand name. ☕
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Brian Wells said:It's a long story, but it has a happy ending, and I hope it stays that way for you for a long time.

I never took anything on my own until I started using Lorsilan; I used it to deal with all my daily discomfort. After 15 years, it becomes part of who you are. But now, I'm only taking about a third of my old dose.

You mentioned Prozac and Lamictal. If DOC or cosmictinker21 can share a bit about those meds...

Thanks for sharing your experience.
Have a great May Day and enjoy yourself somewhere...

thanks to you too!👍
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread in Psychology & Therapy ·
Brian Wells said:I love hearing stories like this. It takes real willpower and courage. Thanks for sharing your experience. If you can, maybe describe the symptoms you felt when you started Prozac and how the process of tapering off Xanax went.
Thanks. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Just to let Maher know, I deal with nothing more or less than classic depression with anxiety, and I've been living with it for 20 years—more or less normally. About a year ago, I turned my life completely upside down: check out my blog on recovery (yoga, diet, autosuggestion, psychotherapy, hypnosis... and just endless reading). I'm taking things slow and steady. Every bit of advice matters to me, aside from what my psychotherapist and psychiatrist say.
Thanks.
With Lorsilan, even a 0.25mg difference can make for a very rough day. But you have to keep working.

🤷

Don't mention it—we're all just here to lean on each other and swap stories.
So, basically, I spent seven years seeing this terrible psychiatrist—I didn't even realize how bad she was at the time—over at a clinic in Chicago. She put me on Prozac and a tiny dose of Xanax, just 0.25 mg. Honestly, I got hooked on the Xanax incredibly fast.

Then, thank God, I switched doctors and went to a private practice instead. My new shrink immediately prescribed a stronger antidepressant, Zoloft. She let me keep taking the Xanax for a while because she realized my dependency was both mental and physical. She mentioned that since she was the one treating me now, she wasn't going to just cut me off the Xanax immediately. Hmm.
I was taking about 5 mg of Zoloft, but I kept ramping up the Xanax on my own—total amateur move, I know... I started having relapses, you know, those heavy depressive episodes triggered by some pretty rough stuff happening in my life.
That’s why, about 4 or 5 months ago, after playing around with different antidepressants to see what would stick—since it really depends on your genetic makeup whether a specific med works for you within those first few weeks—she prescribed Prozac. And man, that depressive episode finally started lifting.
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That antidepressant also dialed down my anxiety, which is why I don't feel the need to keep popping Xanax like crazy anymore. Now, I only take it as needed when the anxiety gets overwhelming. I'm also on Lamictal as a mood stabilizer to handle the ups and downs. And that's pretty much it.

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