Posted by Incubusfan on February 22, 2009, at 21:14:31
In reply to Re: Is this a sign of being Bipolar? )Mike, posted by dcruik518 on February 22, 2009, at 21:03:19
> Mike,
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> I looked in my Prescriber's Guide by Stephen Stahl, which is considered the authoritative guide on psychiatric drugs. It says that the usual dosing for Trilafon is 4-8mg three times a day for a total of 12-24mg a day. I'm not sure it makes sense to take this drug only at night. Apparently it's short acting; therefore, it seems to me it's bound to have some withdrawal type effects when it wears off during the day. Btw, what are you taking it for?Wow, you didn't have to go through the trouble of looking that up! I greatly appreciate that though, and that is useful information.
My Pdoc prescribed Trilafon to go along with Clomipramine after I mentioned that I suffer from internal agitation with depression, along with the other co-morbidities(some OCD, BDD, Anxiety). I'm unable to tolerate a full-trial of Clomipramine right now, as it fatigues me to the point of uselessness. I need to finish my associates degree before I get kicked out of school.
My Pdoc told me to take it at night, as it's supposed to be sedating; I haven't found it to be sedating in the slightest to be honest though. I told him I'd call him again on Tuesday; I imagine we'll up my dose. I've had ZERO side effects from Trilafon, which is the first time I can ever say that.
I'd love to be able to take Lamictal, but it's far too expensive for someone uninsured. The generic is a joke, it'd cost me $150 a month for just 200MG.
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