Posted by greywolf on March 26, 2010, at 19:08:02
In reply to Re: Starting Fanapt. Any advice?, posted by SLS on March 26, 2010, at 6:59:25
> > Should probably add my dx: Bipolar (apparently BPI now), severe OCD, and an advanced class cutter ;).
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> > > Been a long time since I last visited. After the disaster with Saphris, I've spent the last few months trying to get something out of Geodon. No such luck.
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> > > Been on every atypical antipsychotic except Fanapt, which I'm starting tonight. Also on Parnate 120mg/day, Cytomel, and Xanax 6mg/day, and a VNS pacemaker implant.
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> > > Main problem with the atypicals is unacceptable sedation, which interferes with job performance and social interaction.
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> > > Anyone else taking Fanapt who can give me a heads up on what it's like? Thanks.
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> I tried Fanapt (iloperidone) for a few days. It increased the severity of my depression significantly. My guess is that this was due to NE alpha2 antagonism, as I had similar experiences with idazoxan and Remeron. I am an exception, though. If you are okay with Remeron, you should be okay with Fanapt. Fanapt did not produce any sedation for me, though. I hope this drug is a good match for you.
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> - ScottThanks, Scott. I am very glad to hear that Fanapt did not sedate you. That is a major problem with most atypicals for me. It would be a nice change.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Greywolf
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