Posts by Aaron Bennett30

better late than never*

Henry Garcia9 said:Wait, what do you mean you have tardive dyskinesia? "Tardive" literally means it shows up later, after you've been on the meds for a long time, so I’m a little lost here...? Are you still taking it or what? Look, maybe try switching to a different prescription, but don't just write off every single med out there... at the end of the day, do you actually want to feel better or not?

I honestly don't know, my doctor just mentioned that my condition falls under extrapyramidal side effects and that it's called tardive dyskinesia—that's all I caught while lying in my hospital bed. But it was brutal; my mom told me she has never been more terrified for me than she was yesterday when those side effects hit. It was pure nightmare fuel.
I'm not taking Modem; side effects like those mean my body is rejecting the drug, so I won't be taking it and I'll see if my doctor can switch me to an atypical one, maybe Zimprexa...

Henry Garcia9 said:Look, I gotta be honest—hearing that someone loses their will to live just from taking one dose of a pill? I’m having a hard time buying that. Usually, those meds are actually supposed to help you find your spark again, not take it away. 🤷
Maybe it’s just pure bias against the medication?
Or maybe it’s just another symptom of that depression you mentioned feeling...

Well, I actually ended up in the ER psychiatric ward yesterday because of that medication. I developed tardive dyskinesia, but they gave me an injection and I felt better within forty-five minutes. They also prescribed some Xanax just so I could actually get some sleep. That’s how little effect the actual medicine has. And there is absolutely no way I am taking it ever again.

I’m circling back to my previous thread regarding antipsychotics, and as I’ve already stated, I simply have no idea what the deal is with that damned Seroquel... period.
I was only asking here to see if anyone could provide some insight on the medication Modem, but I managed to track it down and everything; I took my first dose yesterday, and today it has completely stripped away my will to live—it's devastating.

Larry Lewis said:Wait, why on earth couldn't you get the Seroquel XR? I pick mine up at my local CVS without any drama at all, so I'm honestly scratching my head here.

It is most likely because my doctor didn't want to officially record the diagnosis in my medical file, as having that on my permanent record could jeopardize my career and future education... I might be barred from certain universities because of it.

Timothy Wood38 said:Look, this thread is specifically for discussing schizophrenia. You should probably head back over to your own thread and hash everything out there. Everything you're looking for is covered in that one, plus we have a dedicated topic for psychotropic meds...

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My apologies, I completely forgot we had a separate thread for psychotropic meds; however, since this specific medication is used to treat schizophrenia, I figured there was a better chance of getting some insight here.

Timothy Wood38 said:Look, just ask your doctor why they went with a typical antipsychotic in the first place. From what I understand, those things are pretty rare nowadays—maybe only used if someone is actually hospitalized. There are so many atypical options on the market now. Sure, maybe fine-tuning the dosage is a bit more of a headache than with the old stuff, but the side effect profile is much better, especially when you consider the movement issues. And don't sweat the side effects too much... you'll probably pay a much higher price down the road if you don't get treated at all.

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I was actually prescribed Seroquel XR, but I couldn't get it covered by my insurance, so she said she would give me something else that's easier to get through my prescription plan.

Henry Garcia9 said:I’ll give you an indirect answer: Aren't you more worried about the symptoms you're actually dealing with right now and where your head's going to be, rather than some side effects that might—or probably won't—even happen?

Exactly, and that’s precisely why I want to get better. But I'm fully aware that Prolixin is your standard antipsychotic—one of those older-generation drugs people say can actually cause holes in the brain or leave you with permanent side effects... goodness 🤷

Hey everyone, I have one more question for you all, and all I'll ask is: Moditen? Prolixin? What’s the consensus on them?
Today my doctor prescribed that medication, and based on what I've been reading online, I'm feeling a little... uneasy.

driftinggull21 said:A persistent low-grade fever is not a specific symptom of schizophrenia.🤷
I will look through the research databases when I get to work tomorrow.

I believe there is a thread regarding low-grade fevers on the Health PDF forum, so I suggest you check there as well.

Hah, maybe there's an issue with estrogen or progesterone levels, though I doubt it; apparently, that's the only way you'd see a temperature like this, but in my case... not really, I highly doubt it. 🤷

driftinggull21: I definitely want to, but I actually checked with another psychiatrist friend of mine, and even he was completely clueless about it.

I remember this one movie, "Blue Velvet," that deals with a woman struggling with schizophrenia and this constant fever of 102 degrees... just all sorts of things. From what I've gathered through some quick searches online, apparently there were some old studies regarding this, but I can't find any actual details anywhere else...😕

I’ve completed all the tests, and since I deal with thyroid issues, I’m constantly getting my bloodwork checked anyway. Everything looks normal... though I wonder if that elevated temperature might be linked to the thyroid, given how schizophrenia is often associated with restlessness and anxiety, which could potentially cause body temperature to rise? lol, I’m certainly no expert, just speculating...

Please excuse my intrusion into this discussion 😁
I was wondering if anyone else here (the schizophrenics, psychotics, and so on...) experiences a constant low-grade fever around 99°F? Or perhaps a temperature that just won't stop fluctuating? I’ve been diagnosed with acute/transient psychosis, and I recall reading somewhere that people with schizophrenia often deal with elevated body temperatures, which would explain why mine stays hovering right around 99°F... though whenever I ask around, nobody seems to have any insight on the matter. 😕

pegula said:I just started my first month on Paxil yesterday. Could someone explain how Paxil and similar medications actually affect you (specifically the benefits)? Can you function normally while taking them? How much do they actually mask anxiety?

I've been on Paxil for about a month now and started feeling the effects about a week ago, though the initial side effects were absolutely brutal—I’m still dealing with some, like my hands constantly shaking, but it's nowhere near as bad as it was at the start. For me, it’s quite sedating and calming; it has lifted my mood significantly and quieted my obsessions, which works for me, but that doesn't mean it'll work for you since everyone's body reacts differently.