Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Can some professional out there explain why nothing seems to touch me besides Sanval? I’ve tried Cerson, absolutely nothing. A higher dose of Prozac? Nothing. A stronger dose of Xanax? Zip. I don't get any sleepiness at all, let alone that blissful, deep sleep I'm looking for... Also, what exactly is the point of taking Eglonyl and Prazosin? Because, honestly, they're a total nightmare unless you plan on attending a zombie festival the next morning. And finally, is it actually a smart move to swap Mirzaten for Amyzol? Right now, thanks to the current meds, I look like I'm in my third trimester.
Thanks

shadowbear9 said:Can some professional out there explain why nothing seems to touch me besides Sanval? I’ve tried Cerson, absolutely nothing. A higher dose of Prozac? Nothing. A stronger dose of Xanax? Zip. I don't get any sleepiness at all, let alone that blissful, deep sleep I'm looking for... Also, what exactly is the point of taking Eglonyl and Prazosin? Because, honestly, they're a total nightmare unless you plan on attending a zombie festival the next morning. And finally, is it actually a smart move to swap Mirzaten for Amyzol? Right now, thanks to the current meds, I look like I'm in my third trimester.
Thanks

I'm no expert, but based on my own experience—none of those hypnotics worked for me either.
That's actually why I ended up getting Q-pins for my insomnia, which finally saved me from that misery.
"Prazosin contains prazosin, which is an aliphatic phenothiazine antipsychotic..." right here, check out point 5 regarding its pharmacological properties

In psychiatry, Prazosin is prescribed for things other than just insomnia.

Eglonyl, much like Prazosin, is an antipsychotic; you can find this thread on the forum and these experiences on
this page.
As for your last question, I honestly don't know because I haven't dealt with that specific medication before.

Mark Nelson said:Man, you really went through the ringer, didn't you?😢
As far as side effects go, when I first started Seroquel, I broke out in this nasty rash that was itching like crazy. My doctor tried to tell me it wasn't from the Seroquel, but honestly, the timing felt way too perfect for it to be anything else. Eventually, the itching cleared up, so I just kept going with the Seroquel.
I've been on psych meds on and off since July 2011—so about three years total, give or take.
I originally started on Quetiapine to deal with some depersonalization and derealization issues. It helped a bit, and I ended up doing group therapy too.

Around month three of last year, I ended up hospitalized with an F23.2 diagnosis. I actually had to switch psychiatrists because my old one works in pediatric psych, and they wouldn't admit me there since they only take patients up to 18, and I was already 19.
Since I live in NYC, I ended up being treated over at the Brooklyn facility.
While I was there, I was on a cocktail of Haldol, Zyprexa, and Cogentin... along with a ton of dose adjustments that would be way too much of a headache to list out right now. These days, I'm taking Lopomin, Seroquel, Lamictal, and Lorazepam.
So yeah, that's my messy little history with meds and treatment..

Do you have any actual advice on how to beat panic attacks and anxiety? 🙂

I definitely struggled... honestly, at the start of my treatment, I had all these urinary issues—constant trips to the bathroom. It wasn't enough to make me lose my mind, but there were no infections either. My blood pressure shot through the roof, but the doctors didn't even blink. Then Zyprexa sent my blood sugar soaring. As for myself, I felt totally disconnected; walking down the street, I couldn't even process things like cars passing by. It was a mental fog I'll never forget. My memory was shot—I couldn't concentrate, couldn't even read properly—I basically hit total amnesia. I lost my period for a good year, then my right hand just stopped working, shaking like a leaf. It was pure horror; more harm than good at times. I had derealization, though that subsided quickly. Regarding that rash you mentioned, it's almost certainly from the pills, but your doctor will never admit it. I learned that the hard way—my own doctor tried telling me certain side effects weren't caused by the meds, but they were. I know my body better than they do, whether I'm on them or off, but of course, they don't want to scare us. I was put on Paxil for anxiety, and my god, I couldn't even get out of bed. My head was buzzing, depression was clawing at me, and my appetite vanished. I couldn't handle it, so I switched to Effexor. That was better, but for two solid months, I felt this constant lump in my throat 24/7, along with nausea. So yeah, I have a bad history with these pills. For anxiety, you really have to train your mind—stay active, try to think positively. It isn't easy, obviously, because it's wired into us. You have to face the fear, and once you realize nothing actually happened, you start seeing things more realistically. And whatever is eating at you, let it out. Don't bottle it up; that's what triggers the attacks.

Here I am again, wrestling with my Eglonyl... It’s honestly going to be the death of me.
So, since that milk issue cropped up, my doctor instructed me to finish out the course by taking one more dose daily for another 4.5 days before tapering off completely. I took my dose yesterday morning around 9:00 AM, which marked the eleventh day of the regimen.
Later that afternoon, around 2:00 PM, I spent a little time out in the sun, only to find myself covered in this tiny, widespread rash... Since I had read somewhere that Eglonyl can trigger a delayed hypersensitivity reaction, I started spiraling, terrified that this was it—that I might experience something catastrophic like airway constriction or worse. Then again, it could just be a sun allergy, though I’ve never really dealt with anything like that before. I simply don't know, and frankly, I'm frightened.

If I ended up throwing up from the medication yesterday, is it possible for something like respiratory distress to suddenly kick in today?

I woke up this morning feeling like I could barely catch my breath, struggling with this cough... then again, I've been smoking quite a bit lately, so it could easily be the cigarettes, but the anxiety is still there. I haven't taken the dose today, and I don't intend to take it ever again.

Hey everyone!
Does anyone here have much experience dealing with Effexor?
I started taking it about a month ago, and I spent the first two weeks on just one 37.5 mg extended-release tablet, but after about twelve nights of tossing and turning without any sleep, things finally seemed to level out and my body started adjusting over the last few days.
Now that I’ve moved up to two 37.5 mg tablets a day, I’m feeling a bit of mild nausea.
I’m guessing this is just part of the side effects and that it’ll probably pass in time, I suppose.

goldenbison31 said:Hey everyone!
Does anyone here have much experience dealing with Effexor?
I started taking it about a month ago, and I spent the first two weeks on just one 37.5 mg extended-release tablet, but after about twelve nights of tossing and turning without any sleep, things finally seemed to level out and my body started adjusting over the last few days.
Now that I’ve moved up to two 37.5 mg tablets a day, I’m feeling a bit of mild nausea.
I’m guessing this is just part of the side effects and that it’ll probably pass in time, I suppose.

here, here and somewhere around here
you'll find info—there's definitely stuff on this thread too, just scroll through the older pages a bit.
about the med

For me, the side effect was terrible insomnia—so we ended up stopping it entirely after three weeks.

goldenbison31 said:Hey everyone!
Does anyone here have much experience dealing with Effexor?
I started taking it about a month ago, and I spent the first two weeks on just one 37.5 mg extended-release tablet, but after about twelve nights of tossing and turning without any sleep, things finally seemed to level out and my body started adjusting over the last few days.
Now that I’ve moved up to two 37.5 mg tablets a day, I’m feeling a bit of mild nausea.
I’m guessing this is just part of the side effects and that it’ll probably pass in time, I suppose.

I actually took Effexor myself a few years back. I started with a 37.5mg dose in the morning, then transitioned to 75mg a little later. For about two weeks, the nausea was definitely a side effect, but it followed a pattern: you take the pill, feel sick about an hour later, vomit if there's anything in your stomach, and then you're fine. After those two weeks passed, the nausea vanished, leaving behind only the good part—the intended effect. For me, Effexor was incredible at killing off my anxiety.

Mark Nelson said:Man, you really went through the ringer, didn't you?😢
As far as side effects go, when I first started Seroquel, I broke out in this nasty rash that was itching like crazy. My doctor tried to tell me it wasn't from the Seroquel, but honestly, the timing felt way too perfect for it to be anything else. Eventually, the itching cleared up, so I just kept going with the Seroquel.
I've been on psych meds on and off since July 2011—so about three years total, give or take.
I originally started on Quetiapine to deal with some depersonalization and derealization issues. It helped a bit, and I ended up doing group therapy too.

Around month three of last year, I ended up hospitalized with an F23.2 diagnosis. I actually had to switch psychiatrists because my old one works in pediatric psych, and they wouldn't admit me there since they only take patients up to 18, and I was already 19.
Since I live in NYC, I ended up being treated over at the Brooklyn facility.
While I was there, I was on a cocktail of Haldol, Zyprexa, and Cogentin... along with a ton of dose adjustments that would be way too much of a headache to list out right now. These days, I'm taking Lopomin, Seroquel, Lamictal, and Lorazepam.
So yeah, that's my messy little history with meds and treatment..

Do you have any actual advice on how to beat panic attacks and anxiety? 🙂

I've heard all sorts of things about this med.
A friend of mine was on Haldon for a long time, and on pretty high doses, too. It didn't exactly work wonders for her.

electrichound3 said:I definitely struggled... honestly, at the start of my treatment, I had all these urinary issues—constant trips to the bathroom. It wasn't enough to make me lose my mind, but there were no infections either. My blood pressure shot through the roof, but the doctors didn't even blink. Then Zyprexa sent my blood sugar soaring. As for myself, I felt totally disconnected; walking down the street, I couldn't even process things like cars passing by. It was a mental fog I'll never forget. My memory was shot—I couldn't concentrate, couldn't even read properly—I basically hit total amnesia. I lost my period for a good year, then my right hand just stopped working, shaking like a leaf. It was pure horror; more harm than good at times. I had derealization, though that subsided quickly. Regarding that rash you mentioned, it's almost certainly from the pills, but your doctor will never admit it. I learned that the hard way—my own doctor tried telling me certain side effects weren't caused by the meds, but they were. I know my body better than they do, whether I'm on them or off, but of course, they don't want to scare us. I was put on Paxil for anxiety, and my god, I couldn't even get out of bed. My head was buzzing, depression was clawing at me, and my appetite vanished. I couldn't handle it, so I switched to Effexor. That was better, but for two solid months, I felt this constant lump in my throat 24/7, along with nausea. So yeah, I have a bad history with these pills. For anxiety, you really have to train your mind—stay active, try to think positively. It isn't easy, obviously, because it's wired into us. You have to face the fear, and once you realize nothing actually happened, you start seeing things more realistically. And whatever is eating at you, let it out. Don't bottle it up; that's what triggers the attacks.

I have to say, that sounds pretty terrifying. I'm so sorry you had to deal with all that.😢
I had vision problems too; my eyes would just drift upward, and those intrusive thoughts were absolute torture.

Have they even tried finding a med that actually works for you? I don't know, it doesn't feel like they're doing everything they can.🤷 I mean, that's just my impression.

Chris Robinson25 said:I've heard all sorts of things about this med.
A friend of mine was on Haldon for a long time, and on pretty high doses, too. It didn't exactly work wonders for her.

That's an old-school drug, as far as I know. It didn't sit right with me either; my fingers used to lock up—and I play guitar, so that's a big deal. I don't know if it was the pill, but the timing was suspicious. My GP even suggested it might have been the medication.

shadowbear9 said:Can some professional out there explain why nothing seems to touch me besides Sanval? I’ve tried Cerson, absolutely nothing. A higher dose of Prozac? Nothing. A stronger dose of Xanax? Zip. I don't get any sleepiness at all, let alone that blissful, deep sleep I'm looking for... Also, what exactly is the point of taking Eglonyl and Prazosin? Because, honestly, they're a total nightmare unless you plan on attending a zombie festival the next morning. And finally, is it actually a smart move to swap Mirzaten for Amyzol? Right now, thanks to the current meds, I look like I'm in my third trimester.
Thanks

I’ve been on Mirzaten for three years now; I started at 15 mg and eventually tapered down to 7.5 mg. It was prescribed for both anxiety and insomnia, though if I'm being honest, it hasn't done much for the anxiety—it just helps enough with the sleep that I still find myself cutting my dose in half... however, I still have to supplement it with Sanval. Until recently, I had reached the exact same conclusion as you: neither Cerson, Fluzepam, nor Xanax seemed to make a dent in my insomnia, leaving me constantly retreating to Sanval. But then, over the last twenty days, since I was out of Sanval, I started taking 10 mg of Cerson alongside that tiny 7.5 mg dose of Mirzaten, and suddenly, I’m drifting off just as easily as I did with Sanval. Why didn't it work before? Who knows. But I always need that little bit of Mirzaten to tip the scales. As for the side effects, I’ve gained about five or six pounds, but that’s purely because I find myself wandering to the kitchen in the middle of the night to eat. Last night was particularly brutal; I felt this horrific acid reflux that made me think I was going to vomit, though I didn't—it was just miserable. Regarding your question about switching medications, that’s a conversation for a doctor, but word on the street is that Amyzol also carries a significant risk of weight gain. I’m certainly no specialist here; I’m merely sharing my own lived experience.

Mark Nelson said:I have to say, that sounds pretty terrifying. I'm so sorry you had to deal with all that.😢
I had vision problems too; my eyes would just drift upward, and those intrusive thoughts were absolute torture.

Have they even tried finding a med that actually works for you? I don't know, it doesn't feel like they're doing everything they can.🤷 I mean, that's just my impression.

That's an old-school drug, as far as I know. It didn't sit right with me either; my fingers used to lock up—and I play guitar, so that's a big deal. I don't know if it was the pill, but the timing was suspicious. My GP even suggested it might have been the medication.

Look, they’ve tried just about everything with me, but nothing sticks. I haven't had a single positive reaction to any of it. Even my doctor was baffled—honestly, she was pretty stunned. Instead of feeling better, I just felt worse. It got to the point where they were actually afraid to prescribe anything else because I'm such a unique case. The side effects were brutal. I was getting those awful eye spasms from the antipsychotics—just staring upward uncontrollably. It was disgusting. Then there was the Cogentin; that stuff completely wiped me out. One day, I practically lost all sense of time and space. I had absolutely no idea what was happening around me; I couldn't remember a single thing. At least it stopped the staring at the ceiling, though. Small mercies, I guess. 🙂Some people respond beautifully to psychotropic meds, while others don't react at all. Honestly, even the psychiatrists can't quite wrap their heads around why it varies so much. I’ve been reading online, and apparently, it’s all down to individual chemistry. As for sleep—man, when I was on antipsychotics, I couldn't get a wink of shut-eye without Sanval. Even then, I was only getting a few hours here and there. Now? I'm not taking anything for sleep anymore. Things finally leveled out on their own.

electrichound3 said:Look, they’ve tried just about everything with me, but nothing sticks. I haven't had a single positive reaction to any of it. Even my doctor was baffled—honestly, she was pretty stunned. Instead of feeling better, I just felt worse. It got to the point where they were actually afraid to prescribe anything else because I'm such a unique case. The side effects were brutal. I was getting those awful eye spasms from the antipsychotics—just staring upward uncontrollably. It was disgusting. Then there was the Cogentin; that stuff completely wiped me out. One day, I practically lost all sense of time and space. I had absolutely no idea what was happening around me; I couldn't remember a single thing. At least it stopped the staring at the ceiling, though. Small mercies, I guess. 🙂Some people respond beautifully to psychotropic meds, while others don't react at all. Honestly, even the psychiatrists can't quite wrap their heads around why it varies so much. I’ve been reading online, and apparently, it’s all down to individual chemistry. As for sleep—man, when I was on antipsychotics, I couldn't get a wink of shut-eye without Sanval. Even then, I was only getting a few hours here and there. Now? I'm not taking anything for sleep anymore. Things finally leveled out on their own.

electrichound3 said:Look, they’ve tried just about everything with me, but nothing sticks. I haven't had a single positive reaction to any of it. Even my doctor was baffled—honestly, she was pretty stunned. Instead of feeling better, I just felt worse. It got to the point where they were actually afraid to prescribe anything else because I'm such a unique case. The side effects were brutal. I was getting those awful eye spasms from the antipsychotics—just staring upward uncontrollably. It was disgusting. Then there was the Cogentin; that stuff completely wiped me out. One day, I practically lost all sense of time and space. I had absolutely no idea what was happening around me; I couldn't remember a single thing. At least it stopped the staring at the ceiling, though. Small mercies, I guess. 🙂Some people respond beautifully to psychotropic meds, while others don't react at all. Honestly, even the psychiatrists can't quite wrap their heads around why it varies so much. I’ve been reading online, and apparently, it’s all down to individual chemistry. As for sleep—man, when I was on antipsychotics, I couldn't get a wink of shut-eye without Sanval. Even then, I was only getting a few hours here and there. Now? I'm not taking anything for sleep anymore. Things finally leveled out on their own.

I can't believe we’re dealing with the exact same symptom. I honestly thought that weird "eyes rolling upward" thing was just happening to me. Maybe I'm not going crazy after all.
I was on Cogentin myself once... honestly, I didn't deal with any side effects from it. That weird upward eye roll thing? Yeah, I had that too, right when the panic attacks and those intrusive thoughts really started hitting me.

electrichound3 said:Look, they’ve tried just about everything with me, but nothing sticks. I haven't had a single positive reaction to any of it. Even my doctor was baffled—honestly, she was pretty stunned. Instead of feeling better, I just felt worse. It got to the point where they were actually afraid to prescribe anything else because I'm such a unique case. The side effects were brutal. I was getting those awful eye spasms from the antipsychotics—just staring upward uncontrollably. It was disgusting. Then there was the Cogentin; that stuff completely wiped me out. One day, I practically lost all sense of time and space. I had absolutely no idea what was happening around me; I couldn't remember a single thing. At least it stopped the staring at the ceiling, though. Small mercies, I guess. 🙂Some people respond beautifully to psychotropic meds, while others don't react at all. Honestly, even the psychiatrists can't quite wrap their heads around why it varies so much. I’ve been reading online, and apparently, it’s all down to individual chemistry. As for sleep—man, when I was on antipsychotics, I couldn't get a wink of shut-eye without Sanval. Even then, I was only getting a few hours here and there. Now? I'm not taking anything for sleep anymore. Things finally leveled out on their own.

I’m sleeping great. Honestly, maybe even too much. I haven't even touched any sleep aids, which is wild considering I'm still taking two antipsychotics.
Man, Sanval really did a number on my mom when she was taking it. It was pretty rough. I guess it’s just great that you finally managed to get rid of it. 🙂

I suppose I should probably mention that I’ve been spending quite a bit of my time lately just reflecting on things, though I can’t quite put my finger on why this specific thought keeps drifting back into my mind, I guess. It feels like one of those moments where you realize how much everything has shifted, almost like when you're walking through Central Park and suddenly notice how different the light looks compared to last season, if that makes any sense? Anyway, I was thinking about what Chris Robinson25 mentioned earlier, and it really does make me wonder about the way we all perceive these little shifts in our daily routines, though I might be overthinking it, which I know I tend to do from time to time. It’s funny, really, how a simple observation can lead down such a long, winding path of contemplation, but I find myself enjoying the journey, even if it feels a bit aimless most of the time.

fadedbear92 said:here, here and somewhere around here
you'll find info—there's definitely stuff on this thread too, just scroll through the older pages a bit.
about the med

For me, the side effect was terrible insomnia—so we ended up stopping it entirely after three weeks.

I suppose I should probably start by saying that things have been feeling a bit different lately, though I can't quite put my finger on why, maybe it's just the change in the weather here in the States, or perhaps it's just me being overly reflective, I guess. Anyway, I was thinking about what was said earlier, and it really does make you wonder about how much everything is interconnected, isn't it? It seems like we're all just navigating this massive, complicated landscape together, trying our best to find some semblance of stability amidst all the noise. I might be overthinking it, honestly, but there's a certain rhythm to these things that I find myself contemplating more often than I probably should, if I'm being perfectly honest with myself. It’s almost like watching the tide come in at a beach in California—you know it’s coming, you see the patterns, yet it still feels somewhat unpredictable every single time, which is a rather curious thought, don't you think?

restlesstiger49 said:I actually took Effexor myself a few years back. I started with a 37.5mg dose in the morning, then transitioned to 75mg a little later. For about two weeks, the nausea was definitely a side effect, but it followed a pattern: you take the pill, feel sick about an hour later, vomit if there's anything in your stomach, and then you're fine. After those two weeks passed, the nausea vanished, leaving behind only the good part—the intended effect. For me, Effexor was incredible at killing off my anxiety.

Thanks so much for those links and all the great advice you shared; I think I’m going to go ahead and dive right into them immediately!
I guess I should mention that after those twelve days, my insomnia issues finally seemed to settle down, though I did end up taking about half a dose of Cerson for two or three nights just to help regulate my sleep patterns, if that makes sense.

It is truly wonderful to hear that you have finally found relief. While I have seen many people praise this medication, my own experience was quite different. It turns out that anything which triggers a spike in my norepinephrine and dopamine levels produces an effect similar to ecstasy; while it certainly didn't touch my anxiety, the resulting level of agitation and insomnia became simply unbearable. However, I have a strong intuition that this will work well for you. 🙂

Jason Vaughn482 said:I’ve been on Mirzaten for three years now; I started at 15 mg and eventually tapered down to 7.5 mg. It was prescribed for both anxiety and insomnia, though if I'm being honest, it hasn't done much for the anxiety—it just helps enough with the sleep that I still find myself cutting my dose in half... however, I still have to supplement it with Sanval. Until recently, I had reached the exact same conclusion as you: neither Cerson, Fluzepam, nor Xanax seemed to make a dent in my insomnia, leaving me constantly retreating to Sanval. But then, over the last twenty days, since I was out of Sanval, I started taking 10 mg of Cerson alongside that tiny 7.5 mg dose of Mirzaten, and suddenly, I’m drifting off just as easily as I did with Sanval. Why didn't it work before? Who knows. But I always need that little bit of Mirzaten to tip the scales. As for the side effects, I’ve gained about five or six pounds, but that’s purely because I find myself wandering to the kitchen in the middle of the night to eat. Last night was particularly brutal; I felt this horrific acid reflux that made me think I was going to vomit, though I didn't—it was just miserable. Regarding your question about switching medications, that’s a conversation for a doctor, but word on the street is that Amyzol also carries a significant risk of weight gain. I’m certainly no specialist here; I’m merely sharing my own lived experience.

The three of us are never going to get a decent night's sleep, are we?😁

James Fowler3 said:Here I am again, wrestling with my Eglonyl... It’s honestly going to be the death of me.
So, since that milk issue cropped up, my doctor instructed me to finish out the course by taking one more dose daily for another 4.5 days before tapering off completely. I took my dose yesterday morning around 9:00 AM, which marked the eleventh day of the regimen.
Later that afternoon, around 2:00 PM, I spent a little time out in the sun, only to find myself covered in this tiny, widespread rash... Since I had read somewhere that Eglonyl can trigger a delayed hypersensitivity reaction, I started spiraling, terrified that this was it—that I might experience something catastrophic like airway constriction or worse. Then again, it could just be a sun allergy, though I’ve never really dealt with anything like that before. I simply don't know, and frankly, I'm frightened.

If I ended up throwing up from the medication yesterday, is it possible for something like respiratory distress to suddenly kick in today?

I woke up this morning feeling like I could barely catch my breath, struggling with this cough... then again, I've been smoking quite a bit lately, so it could easily be the cigarettes, but the anxiety is still there. I haven't taken the dose today, and I don't intend to take it ever again.

Phew... Honestly, you should just stop taking it; your doctor already gave you the green light to discontinue. It seems to me that you are experiencing the exact side effects that warrant stopping the regimen. Eglonyl isn't some miraculous panacea with magical properties, so there is no reason to feel guilty. Your physician will likely prescribe an alternative. If my memory serves me correctly, you mentioned being prescribed Xanax as well. You should rely on that until your next appointment, at which point they will probably transition you to an antidepressant. Please, do not suffer any longer. 🙂You made a sincere effort and endured the course quite stoically for a significant period; you certainly haven't failed by choosing to stop now.

By the way, I suspect you may have overreacted slightly, so there truly is no reason to panic here. 😁

restlesstrucker15 said:Phew... Honestly, you should just stop taking it; your doctor already gave you the green light to discontinue. It seems to me that you are experiencing the exact side effects that warrant stopping the regimen. Eglonyl isn't some miraculous panacea with magical properties, so there is no reason to feel guilty. Your physician will likely prescribe an alternative. If my memory serves me correctly, you mentioned being prescribed Xanax as well. You should rely on that until your next appointment, at which point they will probably transition you to an antidepressant. Please, do not suffer any longer. 🙂You made a sincere effort and endured the course quite stoically for a significant period; you certainly haven't failed by choosing to stop now.

I stopped; I didn't take it yesterday, and I haven't taken it today either, but this rash hasn't cleared up one bit 🙄 Then maybe it wasn't caused by the medication?

I'm planning on heading to see a different neuropsychiatrist later to get a second opinion, though I'm already starting to feel that familiar tremor of anxiety just thinking about the appointment...

James Fowler3 said:I stopped; I didn't take it yesterday, and I haven't taken it today either, but this rash hasn't cleared up one bit 🙄 Then maybe it wasn't caused by the medication?

I'm planning on heading to see a different neuropsychiatrist later to get a second opinion, though I'm already starting to feel that familiar tremor of anxiety just thinking about the appointment...

Rashes don't just vanish instantly. I dealt with an allergic reaction from Zoloft myself, and it lingered for several days
before it finally cleared up.

James Fowler3 said:I stopped; I didn't take it yesterday, and I haven't taken it today either, but this rash hasn't cleared up one bit 🙄 Then maybe it wasn't caused by the medication?

I'm planning on heading to see a different neuropsychiatrist later to get a second opinion, though I'm already starting to feel that familiar tremor of anxiety just thinking about the appointment...

I couldn't say for certain, though redranger2 mentioned it could be a possibility. When you speak of trembling, do you mean you are fearful of undergoing a new therapy, or is it more of an apprehension about simply leaving the house?