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Re: Abilify vs. Geodon for MDD

Posted by tensor on December 27, 2011, at 2:32:37

In reply to Re: Abilify vs. Geodon for MDD, posted by Christ_empowered on December 26, 2011, at 18:47:05

> I find it kind of odd that a doctor thought seroquel would be good for energy and motivation. Its helpful for anxious, agitated states (and obviously psychosis), but I can't imagine it putting any pep in your step.
>
> I take 15-30 Abilify daily, depending on how crazed I feel. Its not an upper or anything, but it seems clean enough and it doesn't sedate me or turn me into a zombie. I've heard that lower doses are good for some people with depression...something like 2-10 milligrams or something. Keep in mind that 10 is where its effective against schizophrenia and bipolar, so that might be a little high for you. Or not.
>
> Do you have any other options? Provigil, ritalin, something like that? Antipsychotics obviously help a lot of people, but they're expensive and can cause lots of problems. Speaking as someone on Abilify, I'd say avoid it unless you have...you know...psychosis.

I actually had no problems with sedation and I went up to 600mg, I do also have anxiety issues but I have to say Seroquel did not do much in that regard. Provigil did work once but does nothing for me anymore except makes me more focused.
I'm doing a little trial now with bupropion to see if I respond to dopaminergic meds. I have worked through so many meds I can't really afford being picky about side effects anymore, I need something that works.


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