I need some sense talked intò me, considering trying latuda again

i was on latuda for two months, two months ago it gave me horrible akathisia and 40 mg of propeanolol didnt help. im considering going back on it because risperdal is making me too fat. i have forgotten how dreadful the akathisia on latuda was and im afraid ill be constantly trying to switch meds back and forth as latuda seems to be the only saving grace against gaining weight.

i made an appointment for tomorrow , i was going to ask about adding a benzo and upping the propranolol. am i doing the right thing? its not good to get off meds and back on them it takes months to get right in the head.

Id talk it through with your doc man.

There are a lot of meds though… I doubt you have tried them all…

Geodon and abilify seem like outliers.

Zyprexa.

In my opinion being over weight is better than restless leg syndrome or however that manifests.

Continuous weight gain is something to watch out for… Like 20lbs can be lost pretty easily within 6 months… But you get up beyond that and ita going to be a real slow battle to be patient and keep at diet/exercise to get back down.

I see your concerns… Just be thorough with your doc. Hopefully they’re good at their job.

if you had akathisia its hard to treat. i know congentin helps more than propranolol. you cant be forever on benzos because of akathisia. soitgoes says it right. you have geodon and abilify still. me i finally prefered zyprexa and ill wathc my weight now(its not like the first time that i was on it and i put a lot of kilos). tough illness,i know… me i am really worried also right now cause i cant even talk normally anymore :confused:
take care

I take zyprexa and accept I’m a chubby guy. I prefer being fat over being a loon that can’t communicate without picking a fight

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Is latuda strong enough for you? It didn’t do ■■■■ for my paranoia–risperdal did.

latudaworked for my paranoia just had awful akathisia