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restlesstrucker15 said:I have also started on Fevarion. Rejica and I have discussed this medication previously, though it seems relatively uncommon among my peers. To provide some context, I found that Elicea (Lexapro) was losing its efficacy. I transitioned to Effexor for the last three and a half weeks, but the experience was harrowing; I felt a sensation akin to being on ecstasy, and Calixta would leave me feeling completely crashed and lethargic. Now, I have been prescribed Fevarin. It is worth noting that yesterday was only my second time taking a half-dose (50 mg) in the evening. However, I am struggling significantly because that same ecstasy-like sensation returns after ingestion, making it impossible to sleep soundly even with the aid of hypnotics—much like what occurred with the Effexor. While this might simply be a side effect, it feels counterintuitive that I was prescribed Fevarin specifically to avoid such sensations, yet here I am taking it at night only to feel wired and sleep-deprived during the day. I am quite uncertain. Has anyone else experienced this heightened state on Fevarin only to have it subside? I honestly don't have the mental fortitude left to switch ADs again. It seems as though other options, like Zoloft or Prozac, might actually be more stimulating, leaving me wondering what is left to try.
I see Effexor mentioned, but lately, I haven't seen anyone using it in combination with Ritalin. If anyone has had similar experiences, I would appreciate an answer. My sister (50+) was taking Ritalin and Effexor together for over a year and a half. Her psychiatrist began tapering her off the Ritalin three months ago until she stopped completely. She felt good, though she was sluggish in the mornings. She continued on just the Effexor and her blood pressure medication (she felt fine and was happy to stop the Ritalin since it caused weight gain). Now, she’s experiencing muscle twitches in her sleep that are strong enough to wake her up, and her blood pressure has also risen—likely due to the panic of everything returning. She called her psychiatrist, who told her to resume the Ritalin until she can come in with a referral next week. I notice many people use psychotherapy alongside their medication, which her doctor never suggested (her issues started three years ago with anxiety and panic attacks). If anyone has dealt with similar struggles, please comment or offer advice. Best regards.
boldowl88 said:So, based on what you know, should Fever and Risset even be taken together? Do you happen to know why, or what kind of side effects might occur with that combination? I'm also wondering if anyone else has been prescribed this specific combo by their psychiatrist and what your experiences have been, assuming this isn't just an isolated case. Thanks.
I've actually been on this combination for over six months now. My psychiatrist insists I stay on it, even though the side effects are getting worse. Instead of just being sleepy until 10:00 AM, I’m dragging until noon, and my knees feel incredibly weak every morning. Does anyone know if this specific mix causes these symptoms, or could they be coming from the Faverin or the Risset individually? I'd like to hear from people taking these medications separately—do you deal with these same issues? Also, I'm starting to wonder if I need a second opinion. Has anyone else felt the need to switch doctors because of this? Best regards.
granitefalcon26 said:Fevrier is an antidepressant, while Risperdal is an antipsychotic. That's a pretty odd combo, especially since you mentioned she was previously on Moditen.
Moditen and Risperdal are typically used for chronic schizophrenia. I'm a bit confused why she'd be on Fevrier too.🤷
There isn't any set rule for when someone moves from pills to injections. Some patients end up using both. It really all comes down to how the patient responds to the treatment.
One more thing: "schizophrenic depression" isn't actually a thing. It’s either depression or schizophrenia.
So, based on what you know, should Fever and Risset even be taken together? Do you happen to know why, or what kind of side effects might occur with that combination? I'm also wondering if anyone else has been prescribed this specific combo by their psychiatrist and what your experiences have been, assuming this isn't just an isolated case. Thanks.
wiredharbor18 said:As far as I know, Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenic psychosis, and that twitching is a known side effect of the medication.
Since you didn't specify the diagnosis, I'm assuming we're looking at schizophrenic depression.
I don't have direct experience with this specific situation, but speaking from my own journey (dealing with anxious depression and panic attacks), it took me a long time—over two years of medication and therapy—to reach a level where my concentration felt satisfactory.
In any case, you might find better insight from someone who has dealt with a similar clinical profile, or perhaps you could dig through other threads here to see if anyone else has shared a similar case.
Best regards,
I think she had the same diagnosis plus issues like feeling suffocated and high blood pressure. When she was first hospitalized, they put her on Moditen. From what I heard, they tried several other medications that didn't work and only caused side effects. She’s been on this current regimen for about six months now, and things seem to be improving. Given that you waited two years to see results, it's still way too early to call it a success story in this case. Best.
granitefalcon26 said:I haven't worked directly with patients on Risperdal or Rispolept myself since they're newer options. I can say, though, that those tremors could definitely be leftovers from her previous treatment—maybe something like Moditen. On the flip side, she probably was taking Aketon to try and dampen those movements.
It takes some time for Rispolept to really kick in. Usually, doctors prescribe Rispolept for chronic schizophrenia cases where other treatments just haven't cut it.
It sounds like she's just in that transition phase toward a new medication, which will likely start working better for her soon.
Since it's Rispolept Consta, it's administered via an injection. The patient visits their doctor every three weeks to get the shot.
Basically, what used to be Moditen Depo is now Rispolept Consta. It's a much better version with fewer side effects.
I've seen one of my patients improve immensely on this kind of therapy; they even went back to work. Another patient is seeing similar progress too.👍
If I understand correctly, she would be transitioning from Risperdal to injections. So, this therapy isn't meant to taper her off these meds entirely, but rather serves as a bridge to the injectable version. It sounds like her doctor hasn't discussed this specific plan with her yet. Regarding the tremors, if we're talking about Cogentin, I couldn't recall if it was particularly effective; they were just told to take it as needed. One more question: based on your experience, how long after starting Risperdal does the switch to injections typically happen? And does she continue taking Paxil alongside the injections? Best regards.
My sister, who is in her 50s, has been on 2mg of Risperdal for about three months now (down from 4mg). She also takes one Fevarin tablet and medication for blood pressure, specifically Cilazil. Even though she sleeps 8–9 hours, she struggles with intense morning fatigue, difficulty waking up, and general sluggishness. On top of that, she’s dealing with constant leg tremors. During the first few months, her doctor prescribed an anti-Parkinsonian med to help with the twitching. It helped slightly, but the doctor told her to take it only "as needed," even though the tremors never stop. Before this current regimen, she was on older medications after being hospitalized at a psychiatric facility about a year ago. Those didn't work, so she switched to the more expensive Risperdal, which required approval from her insurance provider. This whole cycle of antipsychotics and antidepressants has been going on for about eighteen months. Currently, she's functioning okay, but her focus is shot—she can't concentrate on a book for more than thirty minutes or sit through a movie longer than ninety. I would truly appreciate any advice based on your own experiences or what you've seen with people you know.
She sees her psychiatrist once a month, but those visits are mostly just to get her prescriptions refilled. There isn't any actual psychotherapy involved, and she insists she doesn't need it. What have your experiences been with this kind of setup? Thanks in advance.
Dennis Bailey4 said:That’s precisely the issue—the fact that he’d actually bring someone else's urine into the house just to pull those stunts. He was literally pissing right in front of me, which is why I find the whole thing so unbelievable.
Regarding the money, we've looked into it; he always seems to have cash on hand, even though his allowance never exceeds $100 a month—and lately, it's been even less. Dealing? Maybe.
(Thanks for the help🙂)
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