Posted by ihatedrugs1 on May 31, 2015, at 22:51:20
In reply to Re: Latuda. Need advices please! » ihatedrugs1, posted by SLS on May 31, 2015, at 20:59:08
> I'm sorry that you really feel like crap.
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> 1. Can you tolerate Effexor 300 mg/day?
> 2. Can you tolerate Remeron 45 mg/day?
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> How about combining them? I'm not sure, but I think the higher dosages of Remeron do not promote weight gain. If you haven't tried this, and you can tolerate higher dosages, you might consider:
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> 1. Increase Effexor to 300 mg/day.
> 2. Evaluate response after 2 weeks.
> 3. Continue Wellbutrin 300 mg/day.
> 4. Introduce Remeron and titrate to a minimum of 45 mg/day (range = 45-90 mg/day).
> 5. If you respond well to the addition of Remeron, attempt to discontinue Wellbutrin gradually. If you relapse, return to 300 mg/day.
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> I find Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) to be more of an energizer than amphetamines. Of course, this is just one person. I did not respond well to Ritalin (methylphenidate).
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> It's too bad that Abilify is causing you chronic restlessness.
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> Have you ever tried Lamictal?
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> - ScottHi Scott,
I do get a lift from Vyvanse but it wears off after 4 hours. I may also take Adderall when Vyvanse wears off, but I do it only when it's absolutely necessary. I did try Concerta, however, it didn't work as well as Vyvanse. I've never tried Focalin but will keep it in mind when I see my pdoc next.A couple of years ago, I tried Remeron again, but it didn't do anything for depression nor help as a sleep aid like it did before.
I began Effexor 4 weeks ago and noticed a slight lift in the first few days, but my depression was already going into full swing and had to ask the doctor to add Abilify as it works fast on the crying and agony aspects of my depression. I would've liked to have taken only Effexor and see if I didn't need the Abilify, but I grew desperate and couldn't wait for Effexor to reach therapeutic levels. If it goes well, I may try to discontinue Abilify and see if Effexor monotherapy is a possibility, though probably not. I'll ask the doctor about increasing Effexor and perhaps stopping the amphetamines. Would be nice if I could.
I took Lamictal for several months up to 200 mg but I felt it made me very angry. So I discontinued it.
Hope you are doing well.
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