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TBI/PTSD 07-24-2013 04:56 AM

Latuda
 
Hello all,
I haven't checked in in a while. I am still creeping along the road w ups and downs. Yesterday I was very, very anxious maybe manic. I had an appt with my doc yesterday and that probably gave me incentive to calm down. We concluded at the appt that my Meds aren't working so we are going to try Latuda.

I get very shaky and anxious, stuttering and then super depressed sometimes in a matter of minutes to hours.

Can anyone relate or has anyone been on latuda?

bizi 07-24-2013 09:34 AM

sorry I have never even heard of the medication. hope it works for you!
bizi

Mari 07-25-2013 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TBI/PTSD (Post 1002172)
Hello all,


I get very shaky and anxious, stuttering and then super depressed sometimes in a matter of minutes to hours.

Can anyone relate or has anyone been on latuda?

Hi,

I understand about being anxious and depressed at the same time.

I hope that the Latuda works for you.

Mari

TBI/PTSD 07-25-2013 05:04 AM

Thanks Mari
 
I love the lotus on your signature.

Brokenfriend 07-25-2013 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBI/PTSD (Post 1002172)
Hello all,
I haven't checked in in a while. I am still creeping along the road w ups and downs. Yesterday I was very, very anxious maybe manic. I had an appt with my doc yesterday and that probably gave me incentive to calm down. We concluded at the appt that my Meds aren't working so we are going to try Latuda.

I get very shaky and anxious, stuttering and then super depressed sometimes in a matter of minutes to hours.

Can anyone relate or has anyone been on latuda?

I don't know what that medicine is,but I certainly understand the feelings,pains,and conditions of depression,anxiety,shakiness,and allot more. I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I hope that the medication helps. BF:hug::hug::hug:

TBI/PTSD 07-28-2013 02:23 PM

Acceptance
 
Thanks BF,
This is all so far out of my control, I work daily on accepting it, as we all do I am sure.

I have been on Latuda (I just like saying it!) for two days now as I gradually build up the Latuda I am gradually reducing Lamictal. I look forward to being full up on Latuda and off of Lamictal and seeing what the difference is. Thanks again.

Mari 07-28-2013 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TBI/PTSD (Post 1003121)
Thanks BF,

I have been on Latuda (I just like saying it!) for two days now as I gradually build up the Latuda I am gradually reducing Lamictal.

Hi,

Usually we only change one medicaiton at a time --- unless the old/current med (Lamictal is causing a crisis). If two meds are being changed at the same time, we do not know which one is doing what.
I am am concerned.

Mari

WindWalker 07-28-2013 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBI/PTSD (Post 1002172)
Hello all,
I haven't checked in in a while. I am still creeping along the road w ups and downs. Yesterday I was very, very anxious maybe manic. I had an appt with my doc yesterday and that probably gave me incentive to calm down. We concluded at the appt that my Meds aren't working so we are going to try Latuda.

I get very shaky and anxious, stuttering and then super depressed sometimes in a matter of minutes to hours.

Can anyone relate or has anyone been on latuda?


Hi TBI/PTSD,

I'm not sure if I read your full post so If I'm mistaken about anything I apologize, I'm just trying to help.

Anyhow you mentioned you were "very, very anxious maybe manic" and that you were "anxious then super depressed sometimes in a matter of minutes to hours." Lamictal can actually cause destabilization in many people before they reach a stabilizing or therapeutic dose. Low doses of Lamictal can act almost like an antidepressant to some bipolars, resulting in anxiety, panic, erratic moods or rapid cycling or sad to hypo to manic, and anger. It's the higher doses of Lamictal that act like a true mood stabilizer.

Hope that helps abit, if not I do apologize.

I certainly hope you are feeling better soon and Latuda will offer you some relief.

Take care.

WindWalker

bizi 07-28-2013 05:14 PM

welcome windwalker!

Brokenfriend 07-28-2013 07:24 PM

Welcome to the forum WindWalker. Broken Friend :grouphug:


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