Posted by Horse on August 8, 2015, at 15:04:41
In reply to Re: AP effect Brintellix » Horse, posted by SLS on August 8, 2015, at 6:53:47
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> Brintellix has some serotonergic properties in common with various atypical antipsychotics. However, Brintellix does NOT block dopamine receptors, and is thus not a neuroleptic antipsychotic.
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> Weird is not necessarily a bad thing at the beginning of treatment. It could mean that something important is happening that will ultimately yield a therapeutic effect. This has been my experience. I would not recommend discontinuing Brintellix based on your short description.
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> What dosage are you taking now, and what is the tentative target dosage?
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> - ScottOh. This makes sense. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks!
I'm taking 5 mg and my doc expects 20 mg. Some effect feels like Abilify (which was not a good med for me). Maybe it's a quality of thought or perception or being more awake? And I did lots of housework yesterday, which is odd as well :-)
Thank you for your support Scott.
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