I’m SZA. I started off on Geodon thirty five years ago. I was on it for 20 years. It literally just quit working and I had gained 150 pounds since I started. Always had voices. Have tried quite a few since.
Right now I’m on Rexulti. I’m having horrible anxiety and sleep issues. Dr. added Seroquel low dose at bedtime. It’s actually helped with sleep and anxiety.
Never was on Seroquel before. Wondering if switching to it and get rid of Rexulti would be better, or is there a drug better for me.
I’m interested in your anecdotal opinions on ones you have used that seem to work well. Please share.
I’ve been on Haldol, Invega and Abilify. Didn’t like haldol and wasnt on it for very long. Invega works well for positive symptoms but made my Anhedonia and other symptoms worse and made me feel drugged up. Abilify is the one that has made me feel the best but it’s also considered one of the weaker Ap’s I believe so I dunno if it would work for you or not. Anyway, theres the extent of my experience on Ap’s.
I’m sza too. Been on seven different antipsychotics and out of them two worked well for me (risperidone and amisulpride). Had to take a mood stabiliser too. Tried valproic acid and lamotrigine.
Presently on amisulpride (which helps with psychosis and hypomania) and a low dose of olanzapine (to help with depression), and also lamotrigine (also for depression and mood swings)
I never tried an antidepressant because the pdocs thought it would make me manic. I have a history of hypomanic episodes, as well as severe depression.
I use Rexulti and Saphris together. I didn’t like the Seroquel because I gained too much weight too quickly and craved sugar really badly when I took it. But I really like the Saphris because it puts me to sleep. I take it and about 20 minutes later I get drowsy and fall asleep. I personally like Rexulti for it’s antidepressant properties as well as its antipsychotic properties. When I don’t take Rexulti I have suicidal ideation. I like to take Rexulti in the morning for a little daily pick me up. Together Rexulti and Saphris work well for me.