Posts by redranger2

Michael Hill2 said:From what I know, Quetiapine doesn't cause addiction in the sense that you'll need higher doses over time just to get the same effect.

Based on this PDF I'm looking at, I think Two-Face has been taking it for years for insomnia, so maybe try sending her a DM. She'll be able to give you the firsthand scoop. 🙂

Yes, redranger2 was on it for a year, though I eventually had to stop due to the side effects.😁 It doesn't cause addiction, because I was able to wean myself off in just three days and switch over to a different AP.
At low dosages, the side effects aren't particularly significant; for me, things only started getting problematic once I hit the 100 mg mark.
Rachel could probably weigh in on this too, since she takes it.

Tyler Anderson12 said:Greetings.

I started taking Faverin four days ago to manage my OCD (50 mg at bedtime). Since then, my appetite has vanished, I feel completely disoriented and exhausted, and the frequency and intensity of my obsessive thoughts have actually spiked. On top of that, my mood feels significantly lower.
To put it bluntly, things have taken a turn for the worse. 😢

Has anyone here dealt with Faverin before? Is this kind of volatility typical during the initial weeks, and did you push through the side effects or stop?

🤷

Kevin Nguyen3 covered everything quite thoroughly, though I would suggest that the 50 mg dose itself might be the issue.
It might have been more prudent to start with half a tablet, or ideally just a quarter, gradually increasing the dosage until reaching 50 mg. Taking that approach usually makes the side effects far less overwhelming and much easier to manage. 😉

James Fowler3 said:Me? I wonder what everyone else’s take is on this particular medication... I recall stumbling upon some rather scathing articles once, criticizing Prozac, Zoloft, and a handful of other antidepressants quite mercilessly...
Is it actually more potent than, say, Lexapro?

Prozac is a classic for a reason. As for all the criticism leveled against these kinds of medications, there will always be skeptics and critics; it's an old story that never changes.
Ultimately, everything comes down to individual chemistry and how a specific antidepressant sits with your system. For me, Lexapro worked right away, whereas someone else might feel terrible on it. There really aren't any universal rules when it comes to this stuff.

James Fowler3 said:So, I had my follow-up appointment with my neuropsychiatrist yesterday, and he decided to adjust my regimen... he prescribed Fluoxetine, suggesting I take half a dose for the first seven days before moving up to a full pill, all while keeping me on > at 2x0.5mg. I’ve actually been taking the > for about 25 days now based on his previous recommendation of 2x0.25mg, but honestly, the fear of becoming dependent on it is absolutely paralyzing... I feel this overwhelming sense of guilt every single time I swallow one.
Has anyone here ever tried >? I’m curious about what your experiences have been like, specifically regarding side effects... And what are your thoughts on the whole dependency issue with >? My next check-up isn't for another month, but the anxiety of taking anything at all is already starting to weigh on me. 🙂

On top of all that, he swapped my medication for vertigo from Ural to Dramamine Forte, and after reading through the list of potential side effects, I’m thinking I might just be better off staying dizzy... 🤷

From what I can gather, Fluoxetine is essentially just the famous Prozac, unless someone here knows better and can correct me.

Sean Howard2 said:Has anyone here tried Cymbalta? Please let me know.
I’m having major issues with it...
I feel exhausted all day long, almost like my head is foggy or drunk—it's hard to even describe.
I have to use the bathroom constantly, sometimes up to 20 times a day.
I've gained weight too... though that's the least of my concerns right now.
I get incredibly irritable; most of the time, I don't even want anyone talking to me. 🙂
I can't focus on anything at all.
Basically, everything just gets on my nerves and I feel like crying.
I've been on this for 11 months and I've never felt this way before.

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.!!!

Michael Lewis5 said:Thanks Kevin Nguyen3🙂
Quick question—my doctor wants me on Misar SR, which I finally managed to pick up today. Can't even get a hold of her until Tuesday. Since starting the Zoloft a few days ago, I've taken a couple Xanax I had left over from my local clinic. I know Xanax and Misar are in the same class... is it bad if I switch over to Misar SR today? Or should I call the ER and ask them... total nervous wreck here😕

Go ahead and switch to Misar SR; there is absolutely no reason to worry about it.😉

Kevin Nguyen3 said:No, that isn't quite right. Velafax doesn't target anxiety directly; rather, it works to lift your overall mood, which is its fundamental purpose—it serves as a way to climb out of, or perhaps more accurately, to exist outside of, depression.
Furthermore, there is absolutely no mention here regarding what specific dosage is being discussed.
Velafax generally carries few side effects, though "upset stomach" can happen relatively quickly. This is precisely why psychiatrists prescribe it so readily.😁

In my experience, Effexor pushed me straight into states of restlessness and intense anxiety, which is precisely why I had to stop taking it.
My psychiatrist later explained that my system clearly doesn't respond well to antidepressants that act on
norepinephrine receptors. While it’s true that Effexor is prescribed for depression and works well for that purpose, it isn't necessarily the right tool for treating anxiety.

electrichound3 said:Yeah, it’s a hell of a struggle... regardless of what meds I'm on, it still catches me off guard now and then. Even something as simple as having a cup of Nespresso can trigger an immediate wave of anxiety. It wasn't like this before I started any medication. Ideally, I should just quit caffeine altogether, but I refuse—it's one of my few little pleasures. Honestly, I even get the feeling that my Valfax might be spiking my anxiety levels... I swear, I just can't catch a break with these psychotropic drugs. It's enough to drive you insane.🙂

It is entirely plausible that Velafax is driving your anxiety upward, given that its primary mechanism involves targeting norepinephrine receptors.
As for black coffee, I personally found it could trigger full-blown panic attacks. You should try supplementing with B vitamins and magnesium.

James Fowler3 said:I stopped; I didn't take it yesterday, and I haven't taken it today either, but this rash hasn't cleared up one bit 🙄 Then maybe it wasn't caused by the medication?

I'm planning on heading to see a different neuropsychiatrist later to get a second opinion, though I'm already starting to feel that familiar tremor of anxiety just thinking about the appointment...

Rashes don't just vanish instantly. I dealt with an allergic reaction from Zoloft myself, and it lingered for several days
before it finally cleared up.

restlesstiger49 said:I've been on 50mg for five weeks, and just this past week, I bumped up to 100mg. Honestly, every morning when I'm heading out the door for work, I feel like a total zombie on the verge of a panic attack.😢

Did your doctor actually bump you up to 100mg?
It takes about five weeks to really get a sense of whether an antidepressant is actually doing its job or not.
You should definitely have a serious talk with your psychiatrist about it; I was lucky enough that my
first AT&T worked perfectly and the side effects were barely even noticeable.

restlesstiger49 said:I’m honestly feeling pretty lost right now. I've been taking Faverin, which is an AD and theoretically should be helping me manage my anxiety—at least enough to take the edge off, right? Or am I just totally misreading the situation? Personally, I’d much rather deal with being lethargic or having low mood than feeling wound up like a coiled spring. It just doesn't work that way. Are you all finding that your AD actually tackles those specific issues effectively?

Lexapro worked wonders for those unbearable tensions in my case. Occasionally, the stress still manages to creep back in, but I usually just suppress it with Misar, which acts as my anxiolytic.
I gave Faverin a shot once, but the side effects were brutal—it felt like I was coming down with the worst flu imaginable, complete with aching bones, so I eventually gave up on it.

How long have you been on the Faverin? These medications always require some time to actually settle in and work.

James Fowler3 said:I have no intention of moving this to private messages... He is a neuropsychiatrist and he’s perfectly fine, really; he has this dry sense of humor that actually manages to make me laugh, which provides a certain level of encouragement when I need it most... It is just that his consultations are somewhat brief, and I find myself wishing he would elaborate more, as I would truly love to delve deeper into everything... 😛

redranger2 said:

I suppose one might attempt to discuss the nuances of Rejoylft, though I find myself wondering if anyone truly understands the complexities involved... It is a rather curious thing, isn't it? One moment you are navigating the mundane realities of daily life, and the next, you are contemplating the chemical inclinations of the mind... such a heavy thought for a Tuesday afternoon. says: Unfortunately, there have been quite a few negative accounts regarding that particular advertisement... you’re certainly not wrong there. But I suppose the most harrowing part was when people actually had to taper off of it; honestly, that is the prospect that fills me with the most dread...

You’re absolutely right; I’ve done my fair share of reading up on this too, and it seems like getting off it is an uphill battle no matter how you slice it... But honestly, whether you look at one study or another, the side effects always seem to follow the exact same pattern. And frankly, I'm a total coward when it comes to this kind of thing... God help me.

Well... then we have to consider the other possibilities... convulsions, hallucinations, depersonalization... 😕

Aha, I see. Well, I suppose I have to wait until the 25th since he's out on vacation... though, even if he weren't, I was already planning on seeking out a second neuropsychiatrist anyway, provided I can actually snag an appointment...
You probably missed my question regarding the actual difference in how antipsychotics versus antidepressants function when dealing with anxiety disorders—specifically panic attacks... I am aware that APs block dopamine while ADs manage serotonin levels, but why on earth would I need an AD specifically for this? What is the distinction... fine, I certainly wouldn't touch an AP again, but still...

The difference is substantial. Antipsychotics block dopamine based on the medical assumption that a dopamine surplus is responsible for hallucinations, much like what occurs in schizophrenia. Doctors don't fully grasp the exact mechanism of how antipsychotics function; they know it inhibits dopamine production, but the precise pathway remains a mystery—it simply works.
That is why antipsychotics are prescribed for psychosis, and certain ones (like Vera or others) are exceptionally effective at treating stubborn insomnia, which is my particular struggle. When I lie down at night, my brain starts racing uncontrollably, completely wired, and only an antipsychotic can force it to settle down.😁 Some antipsychotics act on histamine receptors to induce sleepiness and facilitate falling asleep, much like Nozinan.

Antidepressants prevent the reuptake of serotonin, meaning the serotonin stays in the synapses rather than being reabsorbed, which creates a sense of relief and calm, heightens satisfaction, and mitigates panic attacks, depression, fear, and anxiety.

mistyjackal842 said:James Fowler3

Do you see a private doctor, and if so, where? I mean, when you mentioned you were waiting for them to get back from vacation? How much do you usually pay per session? Are you actually happy with the care you're getting? I know this isn't strictly on-topic, but honestly, typing out long private messages on my iPhone is such a pain.

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mistyjackal842, you've completely lost the thread here. You're fixated on the idea of using Faverin as a sedative, but let's be clear: that isn't a sustainable solution for chronic insomnia. If Lexapro didn't work for you, you need to find an antidepressant that actually fits your chemistry—Zoloft is often quite effective, though everything is subjective. For the sleep issues, you really should discuss low-dose antipsychotics with your psychiatrist. Ask them about Quincy—which is less likely to cause weight gain—versus Vera, which tends to cause significant weight gain.

James Fowler3 said:Well, since I assume they’re going to try to switch me over to Adderall, and I’ve heard some decent things about Paxil, I decided to do a little digging into the side effects just now... and honestly, I'm a bit spooked. Between the hallucinations, seizures, and depersonalization—which is the part that really gets under my skin—it makes one wonder if it's even worth the risk...

You really ought to trust your doctor's recommendation. When it comes to antidepressants, there isn't a universal rule; for instance, Lexapro worked perfectly for me on the first try, even though mistyjackal842 apparently had a hard time with it. Aside from some nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness, I didn't experience anything else, and I've been on it for six years now. It is definitely time for you to transition to an antidepressant, but the key is how you start: regardless of which medication you are prescribed, you should take just a quarter of a pill for the first three days rather than jumping straight to a half or a full dose. After that, move to a half tablet for three days, then a half plus a quarter, and only then proceed to the full dose. Following this method keeps the side effects manageable and allows you to see if the drug actually suits you.
I've seen people on here who just popped a whole pill at once; honestly, man, of course you're going to end up with side effects that drive you insane. 😁
And don't let the fear of seizures get to you—you're reading too much into everything right now and you're just going to scare yourself senseless. Just relax; it isn't nearly as catastrophic as it sounds.😉

James Fowler3 said:I was wondering, if one were to embark on a regimen involving Eglonyl, how long does it typically take before the full effects actually manifest... 🙂

Look, dear, you really ought to consider adding an antidepressant to your regimen as well.

Grace Ross62 said:It hasn't really kicked in for me yet. I'm still feeling pretty anxious and on edge—just constant aches and pains. There are moments when I honestly wonder if this can even help, since the thoughts don't just disappear, right?

And I'm just praying it doesn't cause weight gain. I've noticed the scale creeping up a bit these last few days, and now I'm sitting here wondering... hopefully, it isn't because of the medication.

Antidepressants don't exactly kick in overnight. Of course they help; you won't
be living under that crushing cloud of worry anymore, and navigating daily life becomes significantly more manageable, which is precisely what the medication is designed for.
Just try to stay patient and give the treatment some actual time to work.😉

Grace Ross62 said:I'm also hoping this anxiety eventually fades, though I realize that until I change my own mindset, even medication can only do so much. My doctor told me to take half a pill for the first week before moving up to a full dose. I've been doing halves for three days now—is it really necessary to wait the full seven days, or can I switch to the full tablet sooner since I haven't noticed any side effects? Also, how long does it typically take to kick in? Two or three weeks?

I assume when the milder meds don't touch those severe bouts of insomnia, they move you toward antipsychotics?

In my experience, I stayed at a quarter dose for three days before even bumping up to a half tablet. Don't rush the dosage increase; you have to follow your doctor's lead. For me, it was better to do half a pill and a quarter pill for about three or four days before finally transitioning to the full dose. Everyone reacts to these drugs differently. Personally, it cleared up my depression within a few days, but it took several months to deal with the panic attacks. I didn't feel the true, steady effect until about six months in, when I noticed a gradual, daily improvement.

For severe insomnia, antipsychotics are often prescribed, though some psychiatrists prefer using antipsychotics like Sanval.

Grace Ross62 said:"Quote:"

Yeah, I paid for it. $20What ended up helping you the most? My main issue is health anxiety—just constant worrying about my physical state, which triggers these waves of fear and eventually spirals into depression. I’m worried that I might need urgent psychotherapy, but the kind of intensive support you actually need is almost impossible to find at a local clinic. Is this original formula better than the generic version? Also, did you notice any impact on weight gain or libido?

It pulled me out of my depression, but more importantly, it quelled just about every kind of fear I had. I won't pretend those anxieties have completely vanished from my mind, but now I actually have the capacity to deal with them. I struggle with hypochondria, social phobia, and panic attacks myself.
Personally, I found the brand-name medication significantly more effective than the generic; I could tell the difference quite clearly while I was taking both.
As far as weight gain and libido go, this didn't touch those areas, though I did end up gaining weight from an antipsychotic
that was prescribed to handle my stubborn insomnia. I put on 37 pounds on Vair. It’s absolutely infuriating. 😁

Grace Ross62 said:Hi everyone, I just got prescribed Lexapro. Does anyone have any thoughts on it? I’m already having those doubts—wondering if I actually need to take it or not. Do you guys ever have those days where it feels like the meds aren't even necessary? Also, does it actually help with the cost?

I’ve been on it for six years now, and frankly, it saved me. The side effects are negligible—just some mild
nausea, dizziness, and yawning, and that’s about the extent of it.🙂

Lexapro isn't covered by insurance, costing about $20 per box. You can opt for generics like Elicea or Citram, which are usually covered without an issue.

wearycyclist17 said:Does AD have to be taken at the exact same time every single day? 🤔 For instance, I usually take mine in the morning, but on weekends I sleep in later than I do during the week, so I end up taking it up to three hours later than usual. Is that actually okay or am I messing things up?

It’s fine.