Posted by SLS on April 6, 2016, at 6:43:30
In reply to Re: Rexulti » SLS, posted by porkpiehat on April 5, 2016, at 22:18:12
> Scott, etc...
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> Anyone with an update on Rexulti?
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> I left my pdoc's office with a box of Rexulti and two of saphris. She called Saphris "Seroquel light" and called Rexulti as smoother Abilify. She should write beverage ads lolI agree with your doctor's characterization of Rexulti. Akathisia is less likely to occur with Rexulti. I would have to disagree with her description of Saphris, though. I found it antidepressive at first, but not so much later on. However, Saphris was the key to remission for a friend of mine with schizoaffective disorder and depression. She lost all the weight she gained on Seroquel. Saphris is not as soporific (producing sleepiness) as is Seroquel. In fact, it can be energizing. My friend was not functional on Seroquel. After switching to Saphris, her energy increased and her mind cleared such that she is now in college and holding a job.
I am not as familiar with the net effect of high dosages of Buspar. However, its metabolite, 1-PP, is a NE alpha-2 antagonist - a property it shares with Remeron. Drugs like Remeron make me feel pretty bad. For others, Rermeron produces a good antidepressant effect when used at higher dosages than what doctors usually prescribe. I will say this, though. The anti-anxiety of Buspar can take several weeks to emerge.
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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