For peeps receiving the depot đź’‰

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Hi peeps,

Just curious to know about your experiences with depot/LAI:

  • Does the injection hurt?

  • Are side effects different/more pronounced for you?

  • What are the pros/cons of the injection for you?

-And:

On a scale of 0-5 (5 being the worst), how bad does receiving the depot hurt?

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0 voters

Thank you so much in advance! :dizzy:

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The injection isn’t terrible at all.

Especially if you opt for the butt not the arm.

Side effects are the same I think.

The pros of the injection are that you obviously don’t have to take medication every day,

But they do tend to like “run out” a little too early every month.

I’d have a couple dark days before my depot the entire time I was on it.

Generally, I’d say it’s the way to go if you’re in long term.

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Something to know about the injection though,

It takes a minute.

Like an actual minute.

That’s like a ton of medicine they’re putting in your body, so it’s not like a flu shot.

It doesn’t hurt,

It’s just kind of weird and something I was unprepared for first time I got it.

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My pdoc has prescribed my injection every 3 weeks instead of every 4 because of it pooping out early.

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Mine did too,

But that made my anxiety worse, so I just had to suffer the two days.

It was a decent exchange.

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My experience between pills and injections was that I got more side effects from pills than the injection

It doesn’t typically hurt me but I’ve had it happen sometimes where it hurt more than usual

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I usually feel feverish for 3 to 4 days

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Thanks for your replies @Charles_Foster, @Natron @TheStrange @An_the-c-ology, lots of good info here and I appreciate your experiences :+1:

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I have no problem with my haldol injection

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I get the Invega Trinza injection. It doesn’t hurt too much but sometimes it hurts more for some reason. My arm is sore for a few days after the shot. I think it gives me tremors but I don’t get them often. I don’t notice it wearing off early.

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Thanks @Om_Sadasiva and @anon47703785, I appreciate your replies :+1:

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It hurts a little.

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Funnily enough, its doesnt hurt, when im having it shoved in. Its always a delayed pain, a couple of days later. Currently got a recovering dead leg because of it.

Not enough meat on my arse :stuck_out_tongue:

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I voted one. There can be a little discomfort. It’s actually after getting the injection that it may hurt for a few days. I often had a sore buttocks when walking and whatnot for awhile.

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Thank you @77nick77 @Naarai @Bowens for your replies, much appreciated :+1:

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For me, sometimes it hurts at a 2.5, sometimes it’s less than a 1.

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Appreciate your reply @cdwithdcs, thank you :+1:

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The pain comes after as injection site pain. Your shoulder will hurt.

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If it’s a 3 month depot it will sting a bit cuz of the large volume.

But it’s def worth it.

Less pills and less hassle.

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Thanks @anon84461028 and @anon57786250 for your insight, much appreciated :+1: