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Posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 3:58:48
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by jonhed on May 30, 2016, at 17:33:02
> Please follow up here on your progress, it would be very helpful for alot of people.
I just took 25mg and i feel a smidge less anxious.
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> Are you continuing the zyprexa?I dont know. An option my Dr brought up would be to replace it with Solian (Amisulpride).
> From what i understand about it they seem to be synergistic, i don't know why i think that but it feels like a "kind" substance and zyprexa is pretty kind to..
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> It should help with cognitive stuff to as it is a 5-HT2c-receptor agonist.
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> I don't know if olanzapine antagonize that site or not but agonizing it seem to be a good idea for mental clearness...
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> All hopes for youThanks
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 4:02:26
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 3:58:48
or saphris and solian
Posted by jonhed on May 31, 2016, at 4:35:18
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 4:02:26
Oh i really think you should try amisulpride in a low dose instead of saphris.
amisulpride i've only heard good things of and its mechanism of action is very very different to other antipsychotics.
I posses a nice anxiolytic effect to i think, and beside the qt-interval(which is ALWAYS dose dependent) it's a very harmless drug.In sweden it is recommended for bipolar depression if everything else has failed.
And i think it is indicated for people that are sensitive to EPS.But in sweden you need license for it, if you don't i think you should try.
I you also have sulprid, i think that is an even better choice!
Posted by jonhed on May 31, 2016, at 10:18:47
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by jonhed on May 31, 2016, at 4:35:18
Maybe i thought of clozapine with the eps-indication..
Still i think that amisulpride is a good choice in a low dose!
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 11:41:13
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by jonhed on May 31, 2016, at 10:18:47
I havent taken Venlafaxine since 33 hours. I have taken Luvox 25mg this morning.
In the past i think i would have been suicidal by now without Venlafaxine. I also have less anxiety. I like it.
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2016, at 11:52:21
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 11:41:13
Works well for anxiety. Even low doses. Phillipa
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 12:52:41
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Lamdage22, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2016, at 11:52:21
i like.
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 13:05:29
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Lamdage22, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2016, at 11:52:21
i think that Venlafaxin at 75mg was anxiogenic.
Posted by linkadge on May 31, 2016, at 15:56:27
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on May 31, 2016, at 13:05:29
Having taken both Effexor and luvox....
You'd probably need a dose in the 50-100mg range to equal 75mg of Effexor.
I noticed that luvox definitely made me more outgoing than Effexor did. However, Effexor tended to be a bit better for energy levels. Effexor tended to make me more introverted. Luvox tended to get me out of my head, and did a better job at clearing up distorted thinking.
Linkadge
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 1:53:10
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by linkadge on May 31, 2016, at 15:56:27
It works at least as well as Effexor and that at 25! mg with way less anxiety so its already a win.
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 2:41:22
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 1:53:10
They dont want to go over 50mg because of the cyp450 drug interactions. I dont like that!
Posted by J Kelly on June 1, 2016, at 7:01:36
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 1:53:10
> It works at least as well as Effexor and that at 25! mg with way less anxiety so its already a win.
Hey that's great! :)
Jade
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 7:31:25
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Lamdage22, posted by J Kelly on June 1, 2016, at 7:01:36
> > It works at least as well as Effexor and that at 25! mg with way less anxiety so its already a win.
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> Hey that's great! :)
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> JadeIt works better!
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 7:38:00
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 7:31:25
Oh i forgot i am still on a one week block:)
Posted by SLS on June 1, 2016, at 8:46:45
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 1:53:10
> It works at least as well as Effexor and that at 25! mg with way less anxiety so its already a win.
Good work!
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 9:08:28
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on June 1, 2016, at 8:46:45
No sexual dysfunction and increased effect by higher dosage and i can cope with life much better.
I will update you guys.
Posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2016, at 9:44:30
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 2:41:22
When new on the market was given 50mg at night to start and next morning since fine another 50mg. Til I reached a dose of 300mg. Why so low now? Different diagnosis? Phillipa ps only take 25mg now my choice
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 9:48:54
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Lamdage22, posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2016, at 9:44:30
i had some horrendous reactions to ADs in the past and this is why they are careful.
Also there is the issue of inhibition of cyp1a2 liver metabolism (Zyprexa kicks in much harder).
Posted by J Kelly on June 2, 2016, at 6:22:38
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2016, at 7:38:00
> Oh i forgot i am still on a one week block:)
hahaha
Posted by J Kelly on June 2, 2016, at 6:25:12
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Lamdage22, posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2016, at 9:44:30
> When new on the market was given 50mg at night to start and next morning since fine another 50mg. Til I reached a dose of 300mg. Why so low now? Different diagnosis? Phillipa ps only take 25mg now my choice
Wow you went from 300mg down to 25mg? Any withdrawals?
Jade
Posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2016, at 9:43:28
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » Phillipa, posted by J Kelly on June 2, 2016, at 6:25:12
Jade it was over a long period of time. I think was switched to another inbetween but went back to luvox at 50mg and then cut to 25mg l0 years ago when moved here. I am older now and the doses are lower for older people. My main problem is anxiety. Phillipa
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 2, 2016, at 9:46:18
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox » J Kelly, posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2016, at 9:43:28
i think i will stay at 25mg, too!
12.5 morning 12.5 dinner
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 2, 2016, at 9:46:46
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 2, 2016, at 9:46:18
i notice weight gain at 50mg!!!
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 2, 2016, at 9:57:16
In reply to Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 2, 2016, at 9:46:46
Philipa, do you take controlled release or standard?
Do you feel the anxiety effect all day? When do dou take it?
thx
Posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2016, at 17:55:46
In reply to @Philippa.Re: Doctors ok'ed Luvox, posted by Lamdage22 on June 2, 2016, at 9:57:16
Take at bedtime only with 2.5mg lexapro, l0mg of valium & .75mg xanax. Nothing during the day time. Phillipa
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