Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Michelle Kelly4 said:Honestly, I was worried right away because I started feeling this restless sensation, like my hands were shaking or something... even though I'm drinking decaf.

When does that restlessness kick in—is it specifically after you have your coffee? Or is it just a general feeling you get regardless?

Whenever I grab a coffee, or just whenever else

I have a checkup scheduled for next week. I’m planning to ask my doctor about > instead of >. I see some of you mentioning Faverin; I know everyone reacts differently, but does anyone have a recommendation for something that handles depression, anxiety, and health anxiety without killing my libido? (Maybe I'm asking for too much, haha.) Since I'm seeing a private specialist, I want to be as prepared as possible.

I’m sitting here right now, just nursing a cup of coffee and reading up on fever. It’s funny how much time you can lose when you get sucked into a rabbit hole like this. I can't believe I'm even typing this, but here's the link.:
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If you're taking Fevarin, you might want to keep an eye on your coffee habit. It looks like this medication can actually bump up the levels of caffeine circulating in your system. If you’re someone who lives on espresso or heavy energy drinks, you might notice those side effects hitting a bit harder—think shaky hands, heart palpitations, feeling nauseous, or struggling with anxiety and insomnia. I’d suggest dialing back the caffeine intake while you're on this treatment just to stay comfortable.

Grace Ross62 said:I have a checkup scheduled for next week. I’m planning to ask my doctor about > instead of >. I see some of you mentioning Faverin; I know everyone reacts differently, but does anyone have a recommendation for something that handles depression, anxiety, and health anxiety without killing my libido? (Maybe I'm asking for too much, haha.) Since I'm seeing a private specialist, I want to be as prepared as possible.

It really is a case-by-case thing, honestly; I’m actually on my third round with Pfizer, and while the first two times were totally successful, you just have to remember that the beginning is always the hardest part before everything finally settles back down to normal.

I've actually picked up some really helpful tips from reading through this forum, and I've been putting them into practice, which makes breathing a whole lot easier 🙂

Like, starting with tiny doses and gradually increasing them, or figuring out the best timing for taking the medication and stuff like that...

Good luck!

Michelle Kelly4 said:Whenever I grab a coffee, or just whenever else

then the reflux kicks in
Coffee used to be such a massive trigger for my panic attacks back in the day—I actually avoided it entirely for a long time.

restlesstiger49 said:I’m sitting here right now, just nursing a cup of coffee and reading up on fever. It’s funny how much time you can lose when you get sucked into a rabbit hole like this. I can't believe I'm even typing this, but here's the link.:
Quotes:

If you're taking Fevarin, you might want to keep an eye on your coffee habit. It looks like this medication can actually bump up the levels of caffeine circulating in your system. If you’re someone who lives on espresso or heavy energy drinks, you might notice those side effects hitting a bit harder—think shaky hands, heart palpitations, feeling nauseous, or struggling with anxiety and insomnia. I’d suggest dialing back the caffeine intake while you're on this treatment just to stay comfortable.

but if you look closely, it mentions "large quantities", not just having one or two cups a day like most of us.

Just asking Brandon Murphy5:

When you were taking Pfizer in the evening, was that your routine for the entire treatment, or did you switch it to the morning? I feel like I'm starting to have more trouble falling asleep...

restlesstiger49 said:How on earth is that supposed to be "fun"? I’ve been on Prozac for four weeks now and haven't felt a single thing. Then, I happen to miss my dose this afternoon—well, I forgot to take it last night—and suddenly I'm dealing with nausea and this weird ringing in my head... What kind of joke is that?

Your dose might be too low.

Grace Ross62 said:I have a checkup scheduled for next week. I’m planning to ask my doctor about > instead of >. I see some of you mentioning Faverin; I know everyone reacts differently, but does anyone have a recommendation for something that handles depression, anxiety, and health anxiety without killing my libido? (Maybe I'm asking for too much, haha.) Since I'm seeing a private specialist, I want to be as prepared as possible.

There are a few options out there. Just make sure to tell your psychiatrist if side effects are bothering you.

Daniel Gomez10 said:Your dose might be too low.

There are a few options out there. Just make sure to tell your psychiatrist if side effects are bothering you.

Could you list which ones they are? My main issue is that I don't fully trust the process yet. They've misdiagnosed me before, and since I don't see anyone privately, I'm worried they might just throw a heavy-duty prescription at me. I've noticed some people being put on antipsychotics...

Guys, I need some help here...

Michelle Kelly4 said:Guys, I need some help here...

What happened, Michelle?😲😢

And what's not...

restlesstiger49 said:How on earth is that supposed to be "fun"? I’ve been on Prozac for four weeks now and haven't felt a single thing. Then, I happen to miss my dose this afternoon—well, I forgot to take it last night—and suddenly I'm dealing with nausea and this weird ringing in my head... What kind of joke is that?

Your subjective feeling that nothing is happening is clearly mistaken.
It has started working, but regardless of how you feel right now, progress doesn't happen overnight.

As for dosages—there is really no point in even debating it. For some people, even Andrew is too much, while others aren't bothered at all by even the strongest antipsychotics out there..

That ringing in your ears is just a standard side effect of suddenly stopping; the vomiting, the headaches, the muscle weakness... there is a whole laundry list of them.

Talk about a sick joke!😁

Michelle Kelly4 said:And what's not...

Oh boy, 😢

Let's all just take a moment to practice some deep breathing together.
Inhale (two, three, four, five) — Exhale (two, three, four, five).

Has anyone here ever taken or currently taking Velasquez?
I've noticed that I feel quite, shall we say, disoriented about an hour after taking my pill, and my face feels somewhat "wooden" when I wake up lately—specifically over the last two or three days. I have a strong suspicion it's being caused by the medication.😕

Nah, no way

Ethan Cruz4 said:Oh boy, 😢

Let's all just take a moment to practice some deep breathing together.
Inhale (two, three, four, five) — Exhale (two, three, four, five).

Has anyone here ever taken or currently taking Velasquez?
I've noticed that I feel quite, shall we say, disoriented about an hour after taking my pill, and my face feels somewhat "wooden" when I wake up lately—specifically over the last two or three days. I have a strong suspicion it's being caused by the medication.😕

It actually made me feel so wired that my doctor had to take me off it entirely—it honestly took nearly a month for my system to reset enough to sleep again, and none of the standard sleeping pills would touch it.

Hey, have you ever tried Sanval?

quietwalker5 said:Just asking Brandon Murphy5:

When you were taking Pfizer in the evening, was that your routine for the entire treatment, or did you switch it to the morning? I feel like I'm starting to have more trouble falling asleep...

I was taking it every single night, and honestly, the beginning was rough—like, really rough—because the side effects were just overwhelming, but once the medication finally kicked in and started doing its job, it felt like I was finally stepping back into a completely normal life.

Now I’m taking it in the morning, but I’m really torn on whether I should go back to nighttime doses because taking it in the AM makes me feel incredibly jittery and anxious, so I’m just sitting here wondering what the best move is...

Wow. 😲

That's really interesting, thanks for the insight, fadedbear92.
I'm on what I’d consider a "small" dose—37.5mg—and honestly, I feel like I just downed several Red Bulls mixed with vodka. My head feels completely cluttered. I've noticed my need for sleep has dropped significantly lately, though I originally assumed it was caused by something else entirely. This information is actually incredibly helpful; I think I'll bring this up with my psychiatrist.
I had been considering restarting melatonin to help with my sleep issues, but I'm feeling pretty hesitant because of how it might affect my serotonin levels. 😢 If it isn't going to be effective when combined with this, then there's really no point in trying.
edit: Michelle Kelly4, Sanval doesn't seem to have any effect on me anymore.
It might become effective again after a sufficiently long break, but as of right now, it's doing absolutely nothing for me.