Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Carl Jackson85 said:So, here’s the deal with Lexus: it’s officially indicated for treating depression, OCD, or PTSD. They even use it to manage OCD in kids starting at age six. Just to be clear, though—these aren't sleeping pills or some quick sedative to take the edge off. The pitch is that Lexus can help you feel better and tackle the anxiety that often hitches a ride with depression... and that’s basically the official line from the pharmaceutical companies making them. As for the side effects? Most of what they list is pretty much the same stuff you see with any other antidepressant. I’m not going to bore you by listing them all here because, honestly, most of it feels trivial. Besides, let's be real: you’re never going to read about the *actual* nasty side effects in the official pamphlet. From a purely business standpoint, the manufacturers wouldn't find it profitable to explain those using plain English. Bottom line? If you want my two cents, stay as far away from those pills as you possibly can. They aren't going to "cure" anything. And whether they actually make an existing condition worse? Well, that's a whole different conversation. Look, I’ll be blunt: I fall into that group of people who have spent a hell of a lot of time dealing with psychotropic drugs and seeing firsthand how they work—or how they backfire. So, if anyone actually wants to dig into the reality of a specific medication or a diagnosis, feel free to reach out. Cheers.

Kenneth Scott41 said:love you, fadedbear92 😍😍 🙂

fadedbear92 said:Right back at ya, Kenneth! http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/4...bibepuq3ok.gif

Kenneth Scott41 said:Hehe, I suppose that little bear is actually pretty cute 🙂

Anyway, how have you been holding up health-wise? How’s the medication regimen treating you? I guess I’ve finally tossed out most of my pill collection... I'm down to just one... well, maybe two, if I'm being honest.

fadedbear92 said:Also, for my routine: I take Faverin for depression, Tegretol as a mood stabilizer (though honestly, it mostly helps me sleep), and then either Normabagel or xanax.

Kenneth Scott41 said:Normabell and Xanax at the same time? I mean, isn't that pushing it just a little bit??
Personally, I only take Normabell, and honestly, it works way better for me than Xanax ever did.
I used to be on Depakote as a stabilizer, but that was a nightmare—it made me put on about 20 pounds and gave me these awful tremors and spasms... just a terrible medication, really. I don't touch it anymore.

Timothy Wood38 said:Back at it again with yet another medication shuffle. My psychiatrist decided to pull the plug on my Prozac and swap it out for Wellbutrin instead. So, here is the current lineup:
Paxil 60mg
Wellbutrin 300mg
Zyprexa 10mg
Ambien 20mg
Xanax 0.75 mg

I’m curious—does anyone here actually have experience using Wellbutrin? I’ve been trying to convince myself that this specific cocktail of Paxil, Zyprexa, and Wellbutrin is going to be the magic fix. Honestly, the power of suggestion is a funny thing... I already feel a bit better, 🙂 even though, realistically, it's far too early for the Wellbutrin to actually kick in. But, well, there it is. If you've dealt with Wellbutrin before, please, let me know what your experience was like.

Kenneth Scott41 said:To circle back to the subject of psychotropic meds for depression... I had an appointment with my psychiatrist today regarding my current depressive episode, and she suggested that the Lexapro I’ve been on for such a long time just isn't quite potent enough for my specific situation. Consequently, she prescribed Ladiomil at 25mg to be taken once in the evening alongside my other medication.

I’ve been lurking on this forum and following this particular thread for quite a while now, yet I haven't really come across anyone who has actually used Ladiomil. I suppose I'm wondering if anyone here has any firsthand experience with it? Has anyone ever tried taking it?
From what little I could dig up online, it seems like it might be an older medication that isn't used much anymore...

Anyone out there? Any thoughts?

Kenneth Scott41 said:To circle back to the subject of psychotropic meds for depression... I had an appointment with my psychiatrist today regarding my current depressive episode, and she suggested that the Lexapro I’ve been on for such a long time just isn't quite potent enough for my specific situation. Consequently, she prescribed Ladiomil at 25mg to be taken once in the evening alongside my other medication.

I’ve been lurking on this forum and following this particular thread for quite a while now, yet I haven't really come across anyone who has actually used Ladiomil. I suppose I'm wondering if anyone here has any firsthand experience with it? Has anyone ever tried taking it?
From what little I could dig up online, it seems like it might be an older medication that isn't used much anymore...

Anyone out there? Any thoughts?

Matthew Castillo5 said:Yeah, Ladiomil is definitely an older drug. I was on it about 12 years ago, and honestly, it worked pretty well for me over a few months—side effects were minimal, mostly just some dry mouth and the occasional bout of constipation.

fadedbear92 said:You’ve got an answer regarding depression—check the weight gain. 😛

And check out this thread too: http://www.depresija.org/forum/index...howtopic=10658

Joshua Phillips5 said:Hey. I’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety and depression. I feel like I’ve cycled through a ton of meds already—tried Zyprexa, Lamictal, Prozac, and Paxil. Right now, I’m on Lexapro and Xanax, but honestly? None of them seem to be doing anything for me. I don't know what else to do... and man, living like this is just brutal. Anyone got any advice??