I have been taking it for about six nights now and throughout the day I feel a combination of tired and hyper. And I hate it. And its supposed to help me concentrate but it seems to do the oppoite. Any suggestions?
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I average about 6 hours of sleep on Abilify and it's the best thing that ever happened to me.  I started taking it 3 years ago and have had no side affects at all. I go to sleep at 11 and get up at 5:00 AM during the week. And I have lots of energy. I sleep longer on the weekends.  \n\nI suggest you give it a month before switching medications.  Give it time to get in your system.  It could be that it's not for you.  My doctor said you shouldn't have any side affects at all with Abilify.\n\nWhen I can't concentrate, I take 1mg of Adavan. It helps me focus on one thing at a time, as I tend to be rather hyper at times.\n\nGood Luck!!.....)(
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hello i am on efexor(venlaxafine)150mg at night and 75mg in the morning i am on lithium too which i take at night.i was on the higher dose in the morning until i went to the psychiatrist and told them about the tiredness and they chenged the tablets for the capsules and to take the higher dose at night and i have to say that i am not so tired.you would be better off asking for the capsules instead of the tablets as the tablets really tire you out.also i now take the night time dose just before i go to bed because if i take them early i cant sleep .good luck
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i just started again yesterday.  i had been taking it a few years ago, but stopped because i was "feeling better" (bad idea, by the way).  so far i'm not sure i'm  feeling anything, but the doc also has me on xanax 3 times a day and it's making me SO sleepy.  i feel like i can't function.  i don't know if it is a combination of the two, or the fact that i'm taking so much xanax each day, but i'm definitely going to call the doctor on monday and find out if i can lower the dosage or something...i think maybe you should do the same.  go to www.zoloft.com and you can find out what side effects can occur.  good luck!
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Zoloft works pretty well when taken consistently. I don't know about depicote. My hubby is bipolar and had his best results with Lithium. He took them consistently for many years. Due to side effects such as insulin resistance and psoriasis, we started to experiment with alternative therapy. What we hit on was regular attendance at church activities (meaning we actually participate) and the use of H.A.L.T., meaning never get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. He attended anger management classes and learned to express his anger in words instead of acting out. He eats a little, every 3 hours and goes to bed at midnight, getting up at 8am. It's been a little over a year since he used meds, but he got off with the help of his doctor, after agreeing that if the disease deteriorated, he would start it again. The doctor eased him off the meds a little at a time. He dims the lights and eats some turkey at about an hour before bed. The tryptophane in the turkey makes him sleepy. Listen to some soft music when you want to go to sleep. Big Band works for us, or light classical. Sweet dreams and best wishes!
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I hated Lexapro, just made me feel sick. Why cant these meds work, instead of me feeling sick all of the time? I was soo tired.
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Hello..I was on Seroxat( contains Paroxetin),it's a SSRI antidepressants which generally is well tolerated ,but as others has multiple possible side effects like constipation,headache(at the beginning of the treatment),dizziness,sometimes causes apathy etc. As to the withdrawal symptoms they are comparatively light and within days the unpleasant feelings stopped.(May cause sleepless nights)..If you need any other information on the topic contact me..Best of luck!!
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Ambien has alot of problems associated with it that are not widely known by your doctor (but well known to users of the drug....lol).  One is that the stupid drug doesn't clear out of your system quickly like the manufacturer says it does.  You are supposed to take it and have it cleared out of your system soon after you wake up.  That's not what happens, particularly if you take it more than once every couple of weeks.\n\nWhat does happen is it stays in your system and you are stoned.  But you don't know you are stoned.  You experience memory loss and general loss of function.  You make mistakes as if you were high but don't feel high.  Very dangerous while driving.\n\nThe drug destroys your ability to maintain a normal sleep cycle is worthless as a treatment for insomnia.  A better drug, Rozerem, recently became available that has none of these problems.  However, the drug won't "force" you to fall asleep like ambien does.  Helps alot with insomnia though, with no side effects or risk (it is completely non-nacotic).
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I don't understand what you are asking... do you want to know what it does to you while you are "high?" or do you want to know the effects...\nThey are both wide in range. there are different chemicals that make the drug, and it is made by many people and not FDA approved so the ingredients are different every time. It is usually found in tablet form, and is very expensive. The drug can last anywhere from 5 to 8 hours, depending on strength and tolerance. \nThe high, from PAST experience is an altered state of reality, heightened awareness in all areas. prism visions in the eyes and increased sensitivity to touch and hearing as well. It is very enjoyable. \nAs far as what it does to your mentality... There are a lot of different theories out there. It is a relatively new drug, and there hasn't been much study as of yet to conclude any one thing. One thing is certain though it depletes your brain of your natural happy drug, it can leave you feeling depressed for a while after taking it, many people experience some mental distress as well. I have friends who have had an onset of anxiety attacks after taking the drug repeatedly. Too many for coincidence. \nObviously death an result, although not likely. \nAgain there are so many different types out there, and no one really knows the long term consequences.
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i was on wellbutrin for a good 2-4 years & i started to get REALLY tired & completely lacked all motivation. i had memory problems & was really unable to function intelligently. finally, i changed medicines a few times & now i am on effexor xr. i also discovered i had anxiety, which was something doctors had never really paid any attention to in the past.\n\nwhatever you do, DO NOT STOP TAKING THE MEDICINE ON YOUR OWN!!!! really really really bad stuff can happen!!! i made that mistake & i started feeling all sorts of really bizarre things & couldn't sleep... i have also heard you can have weird visions. so, don't do it on your own!!!
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I know the sensation you're talking about. I was on Paxil for a while and when I was comming off it I got rushes through my head (felt like electricity), plus I'd get dizziness along with it that felt a little bit like vertigo. I cut my dose down gradually over about a month or so. Have you tried 75mg for a week then 50mg for a week, then 25mg for a week, then one every other day for a week?
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Yep, I was on it for about 8 years, until they just changed me to toporal.  I took it for migraines, low blood pressure and a heart condition.  I took it only at night so I slept through the side effects, but had some noticeable weakness, fatigue and tiredness during the day I attributed to Inderal.  But, I didn't have a migraine during the entire time I was on it!
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yeah i take it and if i stop for a few weeks forget it.... i want to sleep all the time the side of my neck swells i gain weight and get depressed so stay on it!!! you need it and you cant live without it.....it takes a while for it to work but once it does youll see a big difference
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Somebody, somewhere has a problem with any medication.  Please, please, please be patient, talk to your psychiatrist, let them know exactly what you are feeling and what the effects are so they can adjust.  Not all meds are for all people.  You are talking about some good psychiatric medications.  So many of these take a while to get into our systems and balance the sleepiness may be temporary until your body gets its balance right.  The doctor can adjust dosage for you.  I would love for you to feel good and not be sleepy on them but again talk with your doctor letting them know exactly what you are feeling.  I personally do not use these meds but those patients that I have experience with using them have the same result until the meds are in the system and balanced.  TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR AND LET HIM/HER KNOW YOUR EXPERIENCE.  You will not get the correct advice here unless it is what I have just said.  TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR, call his/her office for an appointment even if you already have one, try to get one sooner.  Under no circumstances should you stop taking these medications, keep taking them in the dosage the doctor prescribed until he/she changes the dosage.
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i was on effexor for a short time period. it was ok, but the thing that was great was that it help me sleep, which otherwise was a problem. when i discontinued the use, i made sure to get help. after getting all of my anxiety out of my system, i felt a lot better.
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It is just a painkiller. It is a 5mg tablet. It shouldn't make you sleepy if that is what you are worried about. If you are in pain you will take it. are you thinking it is like oxycontins? if so it may be the same generic name (oxycodone) but it is way weaker i mean way weaker. you should be fine. the doctor wouldn't have given it to you if he/she thought it would hurt you.
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Vistaril works for me - but it's gonna take more than a few days -\nyou have to take it for about 2 weeks before you see results.\nI am  on 50 mg., I take it at night to help me sleep with some\nother meds as well.\n\nI find it works well.  You just have to give it some time.\nThere are no quick fixes here...
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Yes this is perfectly normal to feel this way. Just make sure to take your Celexa today though at whatever time you normally would. Never double up on a dose. I you are still not feeling better tomorrow,call your doctor and get their opinion. \n\nAlso,a lot of times you will feel more tired and irritable around that time of the month. Especially if you've only been taking the Celexa for 2 weeks.  You may also want to talk to your doc about when to increase your mg's if you are not feeling better soon.