Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Jason Vaughn482 said:What are your actual numbers looking like? I find myself flirting with the danger zone quite often; my readings occasionally creep past 6.4, and my last lab result sat at 6.6. Most of the time I hover right around 6, which technically falls within the "normal" range, yet it's already signaling that pre-diabetes territory.

It’s even hit 10 before, only to plummet back down to 6.

I can just feel it in my bones when things are going south...

Brandon Murphy5 said:Hang in there, because honestly, all of this is pretty "normal" for the process. You're already seeing progress, since you mentioned the improvements yourself; you just need to give it more time to settle.
I'm telling you all of this from my own personal experience—things will eventually stabilize and be okay.

Here I am, halfway through a pill on day three... and I feel way better than when I was on a full dose. It just dulls everything down completely.
As if I could handle a steady job right now. I don't even know how I'd manage... it’s like someone just sliced away my drive, my energy... no, no, no... I wouldn't be able to do it. There's really only one possibility here: either the dosage is off or the medication itself isn't right for me.

Gotta brag for a second—I’m actually feeling better. It’s not perfect, and I definitely had another intrusive thought pop up, but overall things are looking up...

Jason Vaughn482 said:What are your actual numbers looking like? I find myself flirting with the danger zone quite often; my readings occasionally creep past 6.4, and my last lab result sat at 6.6. Most of the time I hover right around 6, which technically falls within the "normal" range, yet it's already signaling that pre-diabetes territory.

Don't panic. Honestly, my glucose intolerance feels almost identical to full-blown diabetes. Your numbers? They're actually goals for me. Mine can spike up to 8.5, while my average sits around 7... most doctors at the clinic don't even blink at those levels. Of course, what you eat and how often matters immensely. You really have to stick to smaller, more frequent meals to avoid overloading your bloodstream... Have you done an OGTT or checked your HbA1c yet? Those are the real indicators of where you stand...

Kevin Nguyen3 said:And he was absolutely right! Q-pin works wonders as an antipsychotic and won't mess with your glucose levels.
I deal with blood sugar issues myself, yet I'm taking 200 mg without any trouble.

With Q-pin, you’ll be sleeping like a baby...😁

They prescribed me 25 mg. After doing a little digging and seeing that doses can go all the way up to 400, I realized he hit the nail on the head, especially since mine is just for when I need it. I take 0.5 mg of Misar and usually drift off without much trouble, though my sleep is pretty light... any loud noise wakes me right up. One day when I was staying at the hospital, they put me in a room with this guy who snores like a chainsaw. Around 3:00 AM, a nurse and an orderly walk down the hall and find me just sitting there on the edge of my bed. The orderly kindly offers to give me some Q-pin because he knows I won't get a wink of sleep with all that racket. I wasn't exactly thrilled, but I agreed, and it worked, so I know it’s effective 🙂
This morning was particularly rough. Just this overwhelming fear of hurting myself, feeling completely paralyzed... so I took some Misar to keep things from spiraling. Eventually, I managed to get outside and walk my dog for about 45 minutes, then headed back to bed once I was done.
When this depression really takes hold, I wake up way too early, yet I can't nap during the day. I can't get anything done, I have zero motivation, and time just drags on forever. My appetite is non-existent, so I'm barely eating anything at all. Honestly, I'm just exhausted by the cycle... one long episode, a brief moment of feeling okay, and then it's back to total lethargy.

redpilot37 said:Here I am, halfway through a pill on day three... and I feel way better than when I was on a full dose. It just dulls everything down completely.
As if I could handle a steady job right now. I don't even know how I'd manage... it’s like someone just sliced away my drive, my energy... no, no, no... I wouldn't be able to do it. There's really only one possibility here: either the dosage is off or the medication itself isn't right for me.

This article mentions that it can cause fatigue and drowsiness for a while before those effects subside:
http://www.drsandic.net/archives/121

quietwalker5 said:How are you doing? How’s everything going?

I'm officially on my tenth day of Zoloft—not counting those first few days when I was just taking half a pill—and honestly, things are looking up; the side effects have finally cleared out, and I'm really crossing my fingers that they stay away for good...
It’s just that right now, I feel like I’ve got absolutely zero motivation to get anything done, but I know deep down that the spark will come back eventually, it's just a matter of waiting for the gears to start turning again...

Michelle Kelly4 said:Gotta brag for a second—I’m actually feeling better. It’s not perfect, and I definitely had another intrusive thought pop up, but overall things are looking up...

🙂

Brandon Murphy5 said:I'm officially on my tenth day of Zoloft—not counting those first few days when I was just taking half a pill—and honestly, things are looking up; the side effects have finally cleared out, and I'm really crossing my fingers that they stay away for good...
It’s just that right now, I feel like I’ve got absolutely zero motivation to get anything done, but I know deep down that the spark will come back eventually, it's just a matter of waiting for the gears to start turning again...

Me neither. It feels the same for me. Talk soon.

I was wondering, if one were to embark on a regimen involving Eglonyl, how long does it typically take before the full effects actually manifest... 🙂

James Fowler3 said:I was wondering, if one were to embark on a regimen involving Eglonyl, how long does it typically take before the full effects actually manifest... 🙂

I would appreciate it if someone could correct me, but my experience has always been that it works almost immediately. That was certainly how it felt for me, and I believe my doctor mentioned the same thing.

James Fowler3 said:I was wondering, if one were to embark on a regimen involving Eglonyl, how long does it typically take before the full effects actually manifest... 🙂

Look, dear, you really ought to consider adding an antidepressant to your regimen as well.

Honestly, I feel like I need some kind of exposure therapy right now, but the courage just isn't there... not today. Tomorrow is the big day, just me and the kids all day long. For the past month, I’ve been constantly reaching out to someone, anyone, just to be with me while I try to face this fear, but now that I’ve actually hit a wall, I feel like I'm just crumbling...
It is true that things have felt a bit more manageable since I started the medication, though not entirely...
When I asked him that very first day, right after my first dose, how long it would take to kick in, he just said it’s a slow process because I’ve only just begun. I really don't know...
redranger2, why the sudden urge for an explanation? From what I've gathered, Eglonyl blocks dopamine while the antidepressant works on serotonin, but could you perhaps explain it to me in much simpler, layman's terms?

Anyone here just take Remeron on an as-needed basis when they can't sleep? If so, how’s it working for you?

Well, here we go... day nine on Eglonyl and I’m already dealing with side effects; my milk came in, and my period arrived nine days early. I called my doctor, and they just told me to stop taking it entirely. When I asked if it was safe to quit cold turkey, they suggested I take one more dose for the next four and a half days before stopping for good. As for the Xanax, I'm supposed to continue that until the 25th, since my physician is going on vacation then.
First of all, I find it hard to believe that I actually have to be the one prompting him about whether or not it's safe to stop abruptly... and secondly, I've been on Xanax for such a long stretch now that I can't help but wonder if I'm going to end up addicted...
I haven't been on Eglonyl for very long, so I wonder if I should be bracing myself for any kind of withdrawal crises once I finally quit...🙂

I ended up stopping my Lexapro right away because the side effects were just too much, and I’d only been on it for about three weeks. I was taking one 10 mg pill every morning. For me, the issue was frequent urination—it felt like the medication was messing with my ADH levels or something. It actually took me a few days for my bladder to get back to normal after I quit. I did ask my doctor if I should taper off gradually, maybe by dropping down to 5 mg for a bit, but she told me it was better to just stop cold turkey. So, I'm not on any antidepressants at the moment, though I suspect I might actually need one. From what I've read, though, almost any other antidepressant could trigger those same bathroom issues, which is probably why my doctor didn't suggest anything else.

I honestly think you made the right call by stopping that medication immediately, especially since the side effects were that intense.

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mistyjackal842 said:I ended up stopping my Lexapro right away because the side effects were just too much, and I’d only been on it for about three weeks. I was taking one 10 mg pill every morning. For me, the issue was frequent urination—it felt like the medication was messing with my ADH levels or something. It actually took me a few days for my bladder to get back to normal after I quit. I did ask my doctor if I should taper off gradually, maybe by dropping down to 5 mg for a bit, but she told me it was better to just stop cold turkey. So, I'm not on any antidepressants at the moment, though I suspect I might actually need one. From what I've read, though, almost any other antidepressant could trigger those same bathroom issues, which is probably why my doctor didn't suggest anything else.

I honestly think you made the right call by stopping that medication immediately, especially since the side effects were that intense.

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Well, considering the other things people list, this doesn't even seem like a major side effect... It happens quite often, really. I was prepared for it, although perhaps not quite so early in the process... but there it is.

What I am truly wondering about is whether every single antidepressant poses a threat to someone prone to seizures... or if it's just certain specific ones... I recall reading something about it once, but the details escape me now...

James Fowler3 said:Well, considering the other things people list, this doesn't even seem like a major side effect... It happens quite often, really. I was prepared for it, although perhaps not quite so early in the process... but there it is.

What I am truly wondering about is whether every single antidepressant poses a threat to someone prone to seizures... or if it's just certain specific ones... I recall reading something about it once, but the details escape me now...

Eventually, you’ll stop obsessively reading up on side effects—it's because that initial wave of anxiety starts to fade. Trust me, we've all been through that same scary phase.
I'm hearing about Epi for the first time—never actually come across it before.

fadedbear92 said:Eventually, you’ll stop obsessively reading up on side effects—it's because that initial wave of anxiety starts to fade. Trust me, we've all been through that same scary phase.
I'm hearing about Epi for the first time—never actually come across it before.

Well, since I assume they’re going to try to switch me over to Adderall, and I’ve heard some decent things about Paxil, I decided to do a little digging into the side effects just now... and honestly, I'm a bit spooked. Between the hallucinations, seizures, and depersonalization—which is the part that really gets under my skin—it makes one wonder if it's even worth the risk...

Paxil is a pretty heavy-duty antidepressant—from what I’ve read, it’s actually one of the stronger ones out there. I suppose it’s really up to your doctor to decide which specific medication is right for you. For instance, I came across some info suggesting Paxil is specifically used for dealing with grief... which makes sense, because after I lost my mom, I just couldn't stop crying. My previous doctor put me on Lexapro instead, which is more of an energizing type that you take in the morning. I honestly don't know why he chose that for me. He definitely knew I was struggling with insomnia ever since my mother passed away. Given that, I feel like it might have been better if he’d prescribed Faverin, since you take that at night to help you sleep, or maybe even Paxil since it's meant for grieving.

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