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kina

Updated 1y ago

Looking for alternative antipsychotic medication

what is a decent antipsychotic I see my psychiatrist this week and I don't like Seroquel just some ideas pleaseee

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Pinky73

2y

Risperdol worked well for me also latuda and lithium together
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klazikel

2y

Vraylar changed my life for the better. You can even get genetically tested to determine if it will be effective for you.
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Zeeloo

2y

Lamictal helped me a great deal. Without the weight gain.
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kina

2y

that's what he put me on 25 mg I'm scared to take it tho
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CozyVibez

2y

Latuda is a great starting medication for bipolar disorder. It has a low risk for weight gain but is only available in brand. Ability is also great and is available in generic, but mostly acts as a stronger mood stabilizer than Carbamazepine, Divalproex/Vaproic Acid, and Lamotrigine. Vraylar is stronger than Latuda and acts similarly but can be dangerous if you experience Tardive Dyskinesia because it has such a long half life and therefore takes a week or so to be eliminated completely. Zyprexa and Risperdal along with Seroquel aren't necessarily the best for keeping weight down and lipid levels normal even though they are available in generic.
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kina

2y

Thank you some great advice
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Azraa

2y

I take Lamictal and it's been doing very well for me honestly
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kina

2y

that's what he put me on but I'm scared to take it
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Zeeloo

1y

I hope you're doing well on your Lamictal

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