Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1098550

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Saphris experiences? Comments?

Posted by SLS on May 5, 2018, at 19:10:51

I am considering switching from Abilify to Saphris for bipolar depression. My main reason for doing this is to avoid the weight gain that Abilify has produced in me.

Comments?

Thanks.


- Scott

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? » SLS

Posted by beckett2 on May 6, 2018, at 0:19:12

In reply to Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by SLS on May 5, 2018, at 19:10:51

Saphris was not weight neutral. Actually, I can't imagine anyone experiencing it thusly. It was dreamy--great sleep and well being, but in the end, I actually experienced a hyper hypomanic episode.

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? » beckett2

Posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 9:19:28

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? » SLS, posted by beckett2 on May 6, 2018, at 0:19:12

> Saphris was not weight neutral. Actually, I can't imagine anyone experiencing it thusly. It was dreamy--great sleep and well being, but in the end, I actually experienced a hyper hypomanic episode.

How much weight did you gain on Saphris? Weight gain is my main motivation for making a switch from Abilify to Saphris.

My doctor and I would love to have me become hypomanic. We could then put a lid on it using a mood stabilizer.


- Scott

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?

Posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:38:24

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? » beckett2, posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 9:19:28

> My doctor and I would love to have me become hypomanic.

Same here. I am thinking Saphris or Rexulti!

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?

Posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:39:32

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:38:24

Good luck. Did you ever ask your doc for Metformin? If you have exhausted other options, you could ask him.

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?

Posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 14:48:30

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:39:32

> Good luck. Did you ever ask your doc for Metformin? If you have exhausted other options, you could ask him.

I haven't had the opportunity to ask him about metformin. He's been on a speaking tour. I should be able to see him next week.


- Scott

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?

Posted by sigismund on May 7, 2018, at 8:14:50

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 14:48:30

Hi Scott

An old post.

It might mean more to you than to me.

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20121231/msgs/1034727.html

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks. (nm) » sigismund

Posted by SLS on May 7, 2018, at 9:21:28

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by sigismund on May 7, 2018, at 8:14:50

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks.

Posted by Lamdage22 on May 11, 2018, at 7:30:33

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks. (nm) » sigismund, posted by SLS on May 7, 2018, at 9:21:28

You are very eager to try things. I hope it pays off.

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks.

Posted by SLS on May 11, 2018, at 22:22:17

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks., posted by Lamdage22 on May 11, 2018, at 7:30:33

> You are very eager to try things. I hope it pays off.

Thanks. I think I'm getting close.

:-)


- Scott

 

Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks.

Posted by B2chica on June 15, 2018, at 19:03:09

In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks., posted by SLS on May 11, 2018, at 22:22:17

Hi Scott, i really did not gain weight on Saphris. It was the melty tabs and i did have to take it twice a day but honestly i think that helped as i would take one around noon time so i would have a decent appitite to eat lunch, but not over eat. i may have gained 2 or 3 lbs, but really nothing compared to zyprexa or others.
Good luck with it.
b2


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