Posted by Tomatheus on November 12, 2010, at 12:08:32
In reply to Can we discuss the atypical antipsychotics?, posted by Hombre on November 12, 2010, at 2:32:43
These are just my responses, but I felt more depressed on Risperdal, more psychotic (increased ideas of reference and thought insertions) on Seroquel, and also more psychotic (this time increased visual hallucinations) on Geodon. I took Zyprexa before my psychosis began when I was basically experiencing only depressive symptoms, and I noticed strong feelings of sedation and cognitive blunting on the medication. I basically felt like a zombie, noticed no relief from my depression, and my hypersomnia was greatly exacerbated.
The atypical antipsychotic that seems to help me the most is Abilify, which I take at 5 mg. I take it primarily for my psychotic symptoms (it helps with my ideas of reference, thought insertions, and hallucinations), but it also reduces the severity of my depressive symptoms (particularly hypersomnia and circadian-rhythm abnormalities). Strangely enough, when my dose has been increased beyond 5 mg, my depressive symptoms (particularly lack of energy, anhedonia, and difficulty concentrating) became intolerable. Other side effects that I've noticed on Abilify include cognitive blunting, increased apathy, tremor, restlessness, and weight gain.
Tomatheus
Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Currently taking 5 mg Abilify, 12.5 mg Lamictal, 2.25 mg Hydergine, and four supplements.
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