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Posted by SheilaC on July 22, 2009, at 20:40:13
How low of a dose can one take of Geodon? Does anyone know what receptors Geodon effects?
Looking for an add-on to Seroquel and Klonopin.
Thanks!
Posted by shasling on July 22, 2009, at 20:56:45
In reply to Geodon for depression?, posted by SheilaC on July 22, 2009, at 20:40:13
abilify at low doses is said to be a modulator,it allegadly at very low doses will increase or decrease dopamine due to what the brain needs.It looses this property at standerd anti pysch doses.
Posted by SheilaC on July 22, 2009, at 21:07:55
In reply to Re: Geodon for depression?, posted by shasling on July 22, 2009, at 20:56:45
> abilify at low doses is said to be a modulator,it allegadly at very low doses will increase or decrease dopamine due to what the brain needs.It looses this property at standerd anti pysch doses.
I guess I could always go back and try 1mg of Abilify. I tried 2mg and 2.5mg and I had insatiable cravings for sex (odd its a little blue pill?!) So that was one wild week for me. I hate to complain, but it really effected me. Maybe if I really go down to a teeny dose. I thought I heard that Abilify stays in your body for 3 days. So maybe even 1mg every other day?
It did help my depression. I just wasn't crazy about the water retention.
This maybe a possibility.
Posted by Rdragon on July 22, 2009, at 21:36:32
In reply to Re: Geodon for depression?, posted by SheilaC on July 22, 2009, at 21:07:55
I take Geodon 80 in the morning, 80 at night. I'd say it's a VERY effective and VERY potent medication.
Posted by morganpmiller on July 22, 2009, at 22:33:58
In reply to Geodon for depression?, posted by SheilaC on July 22, 2009, at 20:40:13
Not sure..I would look at Abilify or Zyprexa before considering Geodon, I heard bad things about it.
What is your diagnosis? I guess you can't take SSRI's for some reason. I think I read that prozac can help with some schizophrenics.
Posted by SheilaC on July 23, 2009, at 7:12:13
In reply to Re: Geodon for depression?, posted by morganpmiller on July 22, 2009, at 22:33:58
> Not sure..I would look at Abilify or Zyprexa before considering Geodon, I heard bad things about it.
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> What is your diagnosis? I guess you can't take SSRI's for some reason. I think I read that prozac can help with some schizophrenics.
I am BPII. I guess I am hard to treat due to the fact that I can't just pop some of the first line ADs (SSRIs or SNRIs).
Posted by Frustratedmama on July 23, 2009, at 10:03:25
In reply to Re: Geodon for depression?, posted by SheilaC on July 23, 2009, at 7:12:13
There is a good post on the neurotransmitter board about geodon (I think by Brainbeard.....) try reading there..... Good luck! FM
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