Posts by Kenneth Scott41

Anthony Lopez8 said:I took it twice. Both times, I felt as though I were experiencing acute poisoning. I dealt with intense nausea, bouts of cold sweats, muscle spasms, and this overwhelming urge to urinate that I simply couldn't satisfy. For about twelve hours straight, I was just stuck in bed, drenched in sweat, hovering on the edge of a delirium—it wouldn't have been out of place if full-blown hallucinations had joined the party. It isn't exactly a pleasant way to spend one's time, is it? 😁

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
See, I guess... none of those things happen to me. What you described honestly sounds more like you swallowed some kind of toxin 😁 rather than Zeldox.
I don't deal with any side effects, except maybe for this thing where, about three hours after taking the pill, I start getting incredibly sleepy. My eyelids basically slam shut, to the point where my mom actually asks me, "What's wrong with you? Are you on drugs?" 😂

So, for me, it seems to be working fine. ☕

urbanskipper4 said:Everyone at home has been on edge for the last three days.
I know I'm likely to blame because living with someone struggling with mental health issues isn't easy.
Nobody really understands me, nobody truly knows the hell I'm going through, and that just pulls me deeper into depression.
I eventually retreated to my room because the tension was just too much to handle.
Anyway, being caught in a situation where you can't tell who is more agitated—which in turn affects my own mental stability—is just not healthy. This whole thing frustrated me so much that my OCD flared up, and my depression followed suit.
It’s just a vicious cycle, I suppose.
Absolutely maddening.
Things never seem to get better, and I can't see an end to this illness.
Sometimes I just spiral into heavy pessimism.
And yeah, both my mom and sister make comments about my weight. Honestly, I don't give a damn.
Whatever, it's their problem, not mine.

That's just how it is. Forget them! So what if you've gained weight? I'm fairly certain that if you were in the USA, they'd probably just label you as "anorexic."

So... just relax... take a Kit Kat.😉

Anthony Lopez8 said:I have tried Zeldox before, but my body reacts to it so violently that I can't even stay on it for two days straight.
You know, it isn't even that I am obsessing over having a perfect physique, but carrying extra weight still makes me feel... unhealthy. 🤷
What I was really trying to get across is that most antipsychotics don't just trigger hunger; they actively mess with your metabolism as well. That was the point I felt the need to clarify. 😬

Could you tell me specifically what went wrong when you were on Zeldox? (only if you're comfortable sharing, of course). I'm asking because so many people claim Zeldox doesn't work for them, yet they rarely explain the actual reason why.

Anthony Lopez8 said:"Is there truly any point in continuing this circular debate when the facts remain so stubbornly unchanged? We have been dissecting these specific pharmacological interactions for hours now, yet we seem to be circling the same drain without ever reaching a substantive conclusion. Does anyone actually believe that adjusting a dosage of Prozac will somehow mitigate the underlying instability we are discussing, or are we simply grasping at straws to feel a sense of control over an inherently volatile situation? It seems to me that the conversation lacks the necessary rigor required to address the complexities of these medications properly."

If you ask me, both of them lead to weight gain. I’ve been sticking to a strict calorie deficit and hitting the gym consistently for quite some time now, yet with Zyprexa, I can't seem to drop a single pound. Is it even possible to lose weight on this stuff? To be honest, I'm not necessarily gaining more weight right now, but I am certain that if I weren't on these pills, my current diet and exercise routine would have me losing weight steadily. It is, quite frankly, incredibly frustrating. 🙂

As soon as you mention Zyprexa, everything makes sense... I guess if avoiding weight gain is a major priority for you, you should probably just keep up with the exercise and stay disciplined with your diet.
Personally, I'm on Zeldox, which is essentially the sibling to Zyprexa, and I haven't noticed any weight gain at all—in fact, it almost kills my appetite. Maybe you could try Zeldox... or perhaps just ask your psychiatrist if switching over to Zeldox might be an option for you.

urbanskipper4 said:I was doing 2,2,2 of the Anafranil every day, but man, it’s getting expensive, so I begged my doctor to drop me down to 1,1,2. Hopefully, things don't go south.
I'm also on Aurorix 1,0,1 and Seroquel 1/4, !/4, 1.
Anafranil doesn't make you gain weight. Neither does Aurorix, but Seroquel definitely does. That stuff makes me hungry all the time. It's a nightmare; I'm constantly struggling with my weight.
I can't seem to stick to a diet for the life of me.
It sucks.
Why can't they just invent a medicine that doesn't cause weight gain? Though, I gotta say, the Seroquel actually helped a lot.

hehehe, well, I guess it isn't the medication making you gain weight, it's the food. It’s probably not the pill's fault if you end up eating more than usual.😁

Honestly, guys, for three days straight now, this Zeldox has been knocking me out right in the middle of movies. I can't seem to finish a single film without passing out.🙂
It’s just that I drift off halfway through, usually around 11 PM, and then I don't even wake up until about 2 AM, which is when I finally realize what happened.🤣

driftinggull21 said:If you have any previous medical records, bring them with you.
That said, a primary care physician can prescribe something like Lexapro and provide a private prescription immediately.
But all of that is just a workaround; one must be genuinely careful.

Oh, they definitely are just temporary fixes! I remember once finding myself quite heavily reliant on Helix.🙂

It’s common knowledge that Seroquel can cause weight gain... and I personally tried that UN diet that’s supposed to work, but I eventually just gave up on it.😁

Is weaning off antidepressants actually a nightmare? I mean, once I finally decide to stop taking them, am I going to be dealing with muscle spasms, physical pain, and all that other stuff?

I’m just observing that doctors seem to be prescribing more and more of these newer generation medications, things like Effexor... and so on.

I honestly don't understand how doctors are still prescribing Paxil; I mean, in my opinion, it’s just absolute garbage.

boldpilot2 said:@Timothy Wood38

Fine, let's assume it’s more about the potency. You claim it helped you quite a bit. I'm asking because the retail price for Cialis online is ridiculous; if I could get it via prescription, would the cost be roughly the same?$117I used to get Zyprexa for free back when I was on it. How is the experience with Cialis? And do I really... ugh... have to deal with that idiot GP? 🙂He is. Family matters. I'm worried my doctor is going to spend more time philosophizing than actually treating me. He can't just show up and say:
Doctor, I need a prescription for Cialis. I am experiencing sexual dysfunction caused by Risperdal.
Can I?
I'm saying this at 55, but I'd say it even more so if I were only 22. 😲Fine. I'd swallow that too. If. It works, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg.

Listening to the comments...

It's good that someone finally brought this up. I'm actually dealing with the exact same issue, which is becoming a massive headache, to be honest. My libido is basically non-existent; I just don't feel like it, or maybe I just can't. I am in a relationship, I should mention that, and naturally, my partner is feeling the effects too... and I think the older folks here understand exactly how much of a struggle that can be.🙂
I've been weighing the idea of just buying some Epimen capsules myself rather than going to the doctor for it... I don't know...🤷

Timothy Wood38 - I noticed you've switched up your device 😁

gentlesailor25 said:Has anyone here ever tried getting off Xanax, and if so, what was that experience actually like for you? I don't take much, just a tiny 0.25mg daily dose, but somehow I'm already on day three since I stopped and I’m starting to get these really intense stomach cramps. It feels like it might be my only symptom so far, I guess.🤷

I went through the process myself. Honestly, I was on a much higher dose, sometimes taking up to eight 1mg tablets.
How did the taper go? It was absolute hell, I suppose. I had to scale back the dosage incredibly gradually, so it took me a very long time to actually reach zero.
I dealt with tics, tremors, cramping, muscle stiffness, and full-blown panic attacks.
Overall, it was a pretty miserable experience, if I'm being honest.

fadedbear92 said:I'd say it's doable—though honestly, it might be safer to declare a value or maybe wrap it up in a small package rather than just tossing it in a plain envelope... and yeah, definitely check with the Post Office first...
😉

That medication isn't registered over in Sweden, which is why sending it there is strictly prohibited. It’s pretty straightforward, really. If you happen to get caught, the authorities will likely seize the pills, notify you, and have a serious talk with you about how it's an unregistered drug, among other things—unless, of course, they happen to be opioids or heavy painkillers, in which case you could find yourself in some very real trouble.😉

p.s. my brother over in Sweden gets his Starbucks delivered the same way.😁

Has anyone here actually experienced significant weight gain while taking Zoloft? I’m aware that people can pack on as much as 65 pounds when they're on Zyprexa, so I suppose I’m just wondering if Zoloft carries that same kind of risk.

Timothy Wood38 said:Well, if you ask me, I suspect we're looking at actual tremors here. In my experience, antidepressants don't typically trigger parkinsonism; that's usually a side effect tied to typical antipsychotics. That said, even these newer atypical ones can cause extrapyramidal symptoms. Personally, when I was on Zyprexa, I developed tardive dyskinesia, despite my psychiatrist insisting it was practically impossible. Anyway, maybe try switching up the anxiolytic? Give Lorazepam or Diazepam a shot, because it’s very possible you've just built up a tolerance to Xanax. If that doesn't cut it, you might need to talk about an anti-parkinsonian medication.

I don't know... I think I'll ask my doctor what she thinks first. It feels a bit premature, or perhaps just unwise, to jump straight onto an anti-parkinsonian drug without more certainty.

Timothy Wood38 said:Well, you might actually mean parkinsonism rather than Parkinson's disease itself. Or maybe it's just a standard tremor? If we're talking about a tremor, then anxiolytics might offer some relief, but if it really is parkinsonism, you’re looking at needing an anti-Parkinsonian medication—something like Sinemet or similar.

It isn't just a typical case of shaky hands. I am currently on an antidepressant and taking two 1mg tablets of Xanax SR daily—sometimes even more—and yet, the tremors remain incredibly intense regardless. People at work have actually started asking me what I'm on, almost looking at me like I'm some kind of addict. It’s quite unsettling. I can't help but wonder how much worse the shaking would be if I weren't taking the Xanax... it's honestly exhausting.

I suppose there isn't much to say about it, really. It feels like one of those things that just exists in the periphery of our awareness, though I can't quite put my finger on why it carries such weight lately. Perhaps it's just the way things are heading. wanderingcyclist20 says:
Hellex always seemed to hit me way too hard and far too fast. While Xanax is supposed to provide that gradual, mellowing effect—which I suppose is why they market it as such a relief for anxiety—once you really get hooked, it’s a different story entirely. You just find yourself needing more and more and more just to stay level. I spent fifteen years struggling with addiction, and at my absolute worst, I was pushing eight 0.5 mg tablets a day.😲😲😲

Exactly... it’s basically a playground for anxiety. I went through the same thing with Xanax; I became completely dependent on it. Every single day, I felt like I needed more and more pills just to keep the panic at bay. At my worst, I was probably taking up to ten 1mg tablets a day just to feel somewhat level.🙂

Thank God that’s finally behind me.

restlesstrucker15 said:I typically take it right as I get into bed. Usually, I manage to fall asleep, but then I find myself waking up in the middle of the night, unable to drift back off—even with the help of Dormicum.

You’re telling me you can't fall asleep even with Ambien? I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they couldn't sleep while on that stuff.

I was wondering, could Xanax potentially be used to help with Parkinson's disease?
(My hands shake so much that I can't even pick up a coffee mug with just one hand; I have to use both, otherwise I’d probably end up spilling the whole thing everywhere.)