Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Robin Myers91 · 2006-07-02T21:58:17+00:00

Has anyone here tried that new schizophrenia med that hit the US market about two months ago? I finally managed to get my psychiatrist to prescribe it—had to f…

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#4581 · Jan 8, 2013

shadowbear9 said:It seems to me like I might have to go looking for her advice, especially if she thinks it's acceptable to take ☕ my dose later in the afternoon. Can anyone tell me if that actually helps calm nerves generally, or does it work on a completely different principle than Ativan? I don't want to go down a rabbit hole right now...

Honestly, I think there's a very good reason why she prescribed you AP. Doctors don't just hand out AP without thinking about it. It all depends on your specific diagnosis and how you're doing right now. Whatever you do, please don't just stop taking it on your own. You really need to sit down and talk it over with your psychiatrist to figure out the best way to adjust your medication so you stay stable.

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#4582 · Jan 8, 2013

George Allen71 said:Honestly, I think there's a very good reason why she prescribed you AP. Doctors don't just hand out AP without thinking about it. It all depends on your specific diagnosis and how you're doing right now. Whatever you do, please don't just stop taking it on your own. You really need to sit down and talk it over with your psychiatrist to figure out the best way to adjust your medication so you stay stable.

No, no, you misunderstood me. I'm not even taking it myself, but I would definitely ask about it since it's so sedating and makes you sleepy. Right now, I'm on Xanax plus some sleep aids, yet they treat me like I'm a depressive struggling with an addiction, when in reality, I just can't sleep. So, I guess I'm wondering about the difference between Xanax and antipsychotics? How do they actually work? I don't know if they'd ever prescribe an antipsychotic just for insomnia. If they haven't already...

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#4583 · Jan 8, 2013

shadowbear9 said:No, no, you misunderstood me. I'm not even taking it myself, but I would definitely ask about it since it's so sedating and makes you sleepy. Right now, I'm on Xanax plus some sleep aids, yet they treat me like I'm a depressive struggling with an addiction, when in reality, I just can't sleep. So, I guess I'm wondering about the difference between Xanax and antipsychotics? How do they actually work? I don't know if they'd ever prescribe an antipsychotic just for insomnia. If they haven't already...

Doctors typically only prescribe antipsychotics for insomnia when all other options have failed. Speaking from my own experience, Seroquel is incredibly effective at putting you to sleep. While other antipsychotics might leave me feeling completely dead to the world, this one always provided a very pleasant, restful sleep. 😁

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#4584 · Jan 8, 2013

Anthony Lopez8 said:Doctors typically only prescribe antipsychotics for insomnia when all other options have failed. Speaking from my own experience, Seroquel is incredibly effective at putting you to sleep. While other antipsychotics might leave me feeling completely dead to the world, this one always provided a very pleasant, restful sleep. 😁

Thanks, I really need to ask her about that... These medications do work for me, but honestly, the doses are massive. It’s terrible. I basically burn through a ten-day supply in about a month and a half, so I can say for certain that I haven't slept at all for the last month. I try to catch up on rest whenever I get the chance, but things just can't go on like this....

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#4585 · Jan 8, 2013

shadowbear9 said:No, no, you misunderstood me. I'm not even taking it myself, but I would definitely ask about it since it's so sedating and makes you sleepy. Right now, I'm on Xanax plus some sleep aids, yet they treat me like I'm a depressive struggling with an addiction, when in reality, I just can't sleep. So, I guess I'm wondering about the difference between Xanax and antipsychotics? How do they actually work? I don't know if they'd ever prescribe an antipsychotic just for insomnia. If they haven't already...

As far as I know, APs aren't meant for insomnia at all. There is a massive difference between an anxiolytic and an antipsychotic—they are completely different diagnoses... we're talking about two totally distinct classes of medication here. APs are for psychosis...
Some people say that an anxiolytic like Ativan is good for sleeping because of its long-lasting effects.
There's also that newer medication based on melatonin that specifically targets insomnia, Valdoxan... I don't know, it didn't do much for my depression, but I slept like a baby when I took it. 🙂
Your best bet is to talk to your doctor. They'll give you the most reliable answer on this.

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#4586 · Jan 8, 2013

Does Ludiomil actually kill your appetite? (And by extension—is it a one-way ticket to weight gain?)

Thanks 🙂

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#4587 · Jan 8, 2013

So, I’ve just added Moditen (2.5 mg) to my current routine alongside the Loquen (100 mg), and I was wondering if anyone here has experience with it? Is this actually a solid move, or am I just adding more noise to the mix? I'd love to hear any thoughts or personal stories you might have.

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#4588 · Jan 8, 2013

First off, even if we don't call it "medical advice," we absolutely do not permit any kind of encouragement regarding drug abuse or the use of illegal psychoactive substances here.
Second, psychotropic medications aren't something you just start or stop whenever you feel like it—that’s a conversation you have with your doctor. Because of that, any posts on this forum encouraging people to quit their medication cold turkey will be deleted. That said, you are more than welcome to share your personal experiences with specific psychiatric meds, but if you want to talk about recreational drugs, we have a separate thread specifically for that (please make sure you read the community guidelines first!). Thanks for understanding.

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#4589 · Jan 8, 2013

Chloe Thompson9 said:Does Ludiomil actually kill your appetite? (And by extension—is it a one-way ticket to weight gain?)

Thanks 🙂

It really varies from person to person—just like any other medication, honestly.

My experiences

http://www.depresija.org/forum/index...howtopic=10658

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#4590 · Jan 8, 2013

hiddenfox51 said:So, I’ve just added Moditen (2.5 mg) to my current routine alongside the Loquen (100 mg), and I was wondering if anyone here has experience with it? Is this actually a solid move, or am I just adding more noise to the mix? I'd love to hear any thoughts or personal stories you might have.

I used to be on Seroquel, which is basically the same thing as what hiddenfox51 is taking. Honestly, for my OCD symptoms, it worked pretty well. It makes me a little drowsy, sure, but I could still function at work without much trouble.
Just don't go overboard with the cookies. Watch yourself—I didn't, and now I've definitely put on some weight.

Chloe Thompson9 Newcomer

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#4591 · Jan 9, 2013

fadedbear92 said:It really varies from person to person—just like any other medication, honestly.

My experiences

http://www.depresija.org/forum/index...howtopic=10658

Thanks.

I was recently put on Ludiomil alongside Prozac, and I’ve noticed this constant, nagging urge to just shovel food down my throat—though, then again, I know these things take time to actually kick in, so I can't tell if this is just a temporary phase (PMS, maybe?) or if it's a direct side effect of the Ludiomil.
Regardless—I'm going to trust my doctor, take the meds, and wait to see what happens, while trying my best to keep an eye on my portions in the meantime. 🙂

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#4592 · Jan 9, 2013

Eric Gray2 said:First off, even if we don't call it "medical advice," we absolutely do not permit any kind of encouragement regarding drug abuse or the use of illegal psychoactive substances here.
Second, psychotropic medications aren't something you just start or stop whenever you feel like it—that’s a conversation you have with your doctor. Because of that, any posts on this forum encouraging people to quit their medication cold turkey will be deleted. That said, you are more than welcome to share your personal experiences with specific psychiatric meds, but if you want to talk about recreational drugs, we have a separate thread specifically for that (please make sure you read the community guidelines first!). Thanks for understanding.

FINE, I GET IT. SO HOW ABOUT THIS: SEROQUEL IS SUPER DANGEROUS, DO YOUR RESEARCH! IS THAT OKAY WITH YOUR RULES?☕

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#4593 · Jan 9, 2013

Nicole Martinez8 said:FINE, I GET IT. SO HOW ABOUT THIS: SEROQUEL IS SUPER DANGEROUS, DO YOUR RESEARCH! IS THAT OKAY WITH YOUR RULES?☕

I assume that’s not the case—mostly because you’re busy screaming at the top of your lungs (read: typing in all caps). 😁

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#4594 · Jan 9, 2013

Nicole Martinez8 said:FINE, I GET IT. SO HOW ABOUT THIS: SEROQUEL IS SUPER DANGEROUS, DO YOUR RESEARCH! IS THAT OKAY WITH YOUR RULES?☕

Since shouting—you know, typing in ALL CAPS—is strictly against the rules on this forum, I’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to familiarize yourself with the guidelines before you start posting anything else. rules I can't quite tell what you're looking for—it looks like your message cut off right at the start! If you were trying to share something from the forum or had a specific question about a topic we've been discussing, just let me know. I'm here and ready to jump back into the conversation whenever you're ready. popisom Infraction.

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#4595 · Jan 9, 2013

I was on Zoloft for a while, but my doctor ended up pulling the plug on it because it just made me feel too drowsy...

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#4596 · Jan 9, 2013

Has anyone here actually tried Zoloft, and how is the experience?
I mean, does it make you sleepy or cause weight gain?

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#4597 · Jan 9, 2013

urbanskipper4 said:Has anyone here actually tried Zoloft, and how is the experience?
I mean, does it make you sleepy or cause weight gain?

It’s in the same class as Zyprexa, Seroquel, Zoloft, and those kinds of things. If my memory serves me right—and it usually doesn't—I think I read somewhere that it can carry some pretty serious side effects.

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#4598 · Jan 10, 2013

I’m really hoping to get some insight from a medical professional here... whether that’s a specialist who actually knows this stuff or just a general practitioner.

Lamictal is an anticonvulsant and a mood stabilizer. According to the prescribing info, it's typically used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
In my case, it was prescribed because I deal with BPD and severe depression.

I’m trying to figure out if there's any truth to what my GP is telling me—that they can't issue a standard prescription for Lamictal unless the ICD diagnosis code matches perfectly. Apparently, according to him, if the code isn't specifically for bipolar or BPD, it won't be covered by insurance, meaning I'd have to pay full price at the pharmacy. Because of that, my doctor only gives me a private prescription, so I end up paying for the whole thing out of pocket $57.

Is it actually true that medications can only be prescribed under a standard insurance claim if the diagnosis on the script matches the approved indications? And if that's the case, what's the point of prescribing a medication for a different condition if it clearly works for it? The FDA should just update the coverage guidelines...

I would truly appreciate a doctor's perspective on this, and some confirmation on whether my GP's explanation is actually how things work.

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#4599 · Jan 10, 2013

not really sure which doctor they're talking about here.

George Allen71 Active Member

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#4600 · Jan 10, 2013

Brandon Lopez6 said:not really sure which doctor they're talking about here.

Don't worry about it... we've got everything covered here, from general practitioners to psychiatrists and therapists... I actually know a few of them personally... our on-call GP is basically always ready to go... hahaha... but yeah, there are plenty of others around too....

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