Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1083932

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Invega?

Posted by brynb on November 8, 2015, at 21:51:26

Hi All-

Been a while since I've been here, but my med regimen is no longer working great (tramadol, lexapro & klonopin). I'm more depressed and less motivated, and more bipolar (cranky, angry, moody, tough on people, etc.). I took Invega years ago and I remember liking it though I can't remember why.

Thoughts on Invega? Feedback?

How about Latuda or Lithium?

Thanks.

-b

 

Re: Invega?

Posted by Christ_empowered on November 9, 2015, at 12:33:51

In reply to Invega?, posted by brynb on November 8, 2015, at 21:51:26

I dunno. I mean, its cleaned up Risperdal. If its worked before, maybe give it another go?

But...are neuroleptics OK to combine w/tramadol? Clearly, I have 0 real knowledge of this, just something I was curious about.

Typical neuroleptic precautions...start low and go slow in titration, watch out for side effects, think about getting an AIMS test periodically, weight gain can be an issue, sometimes depression starts or gets worse.

Have you ever taken Abilify? I take it for Bipolar I. Its...OK. I mean, I"m not jumping for joy over a major tranquilizer, but it gets the job done w/o as many terrible side effects as the other AP/AAP options. Its also now in generic. I just mention that because Invega can cause prolactin elevation, among other problems...Abilify is apparently not known to raise prolactin levels.

Good luck!

 

Re: Invega? » brynb

Posted by phidippus on December 3, 2015, at 23:57:06

In reply to Invega?, posted by brynb on November 8, 2015, at 21:51:26

Invega works well on anxiety-better than other AAPs iMO.

Latuda did jack sh*t for me, but works well for others. I wouldn't take it as a mood stabilizer.

Lithium is the bomb...

eric

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