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Posted by brynb on February 25, 2013, at 9:04:48
I think I feel better on it, but my family is telling me I'm "speedy" and hyper. I think they're wrong; they're just used to me being depressed and down.
Input?
Thanks.
B
Posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2013, at 9:56:34
In reply to Can Saphris induce mania?, posted by brynb on February 25, 2013, at 9:04:48
Bryn what activity do they base it on? I guess any med can cause hypomania or mania. Mania would encompass more than hyperness? P
Posted by vbs on February 25, 2013, at 10:04:50
In reply to Can Saphris induce mania?, posted by brynb on February 25, 2013, at 9:04:48
Are you having racing thoughts &/or pressured speech? I doubt you're manic, b/c it's indicated for schizophrenia & bipolar disorder. Also, you're taking such a low dose.
If you're feeling better then stick with it.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 25, 2013, at 21:26:01
In reply to Re: Can Saphris induce mania? » brynb, posted by vbs on February 25, 2013, at 10:04:50
I agree, an antipsychotic would be more likely to cure mania than to cause it.
Posted by SLS on February 26, 2013, at 9:43:50
In reply to Can Saphris induce mania?, posted by brynb on February 25, 2013, at 9:04:48
> I think I feel better on it, but my family is telling me I'm "speedy" and hyper. I think they're wrong; they're just used to me being depressed and down.
Saphris can be stimulating rather than sedating along with exerting antipsychotic and antidepressant effects. For depression, this can be a good thing. It is not unheard of, though, for certain antipsychotics to trigger mania. I imagine Zyprexa and Geodon are the most likely to do this.
It is very possible that your family is unaccustomed to seeing you with a healthy energy level. However, you should still familiarize yourself with these symptoms:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20121231/msgs/1034338.html
- Scott
Posted by brynb on February 26, 2013, at 10:27:27
In reply to Re: Can Saphris induce mania? » brynb, posted by SLS on February 26, 2013, at 9:43:50
> > I think I feel better on it, but my family is telling me I'm "speedy" and hyper. I think they're wrong; they're just used to me being depressed and down.
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> Saphris can be stimulating rather than sedating along with exerting antipsychotic and antidepressant effects. For depression, this can be a good thing. It is not unheard of, though, for certain antipsychotics to trigger mania. I imagine Zyprexa and Geodon are the most likely to do this.
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> It is very possible that your family is unaccustomed to seeing you with a healthy energy level. However, you should still familiarize yourself with these symptoms:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20121231/msgs/1034338.html
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>
> - Scott
>Hi Scott,
Urghhh. Thanks for the reminder (grumble, grumble).
I don't know who to trust...I feel better depression-wise (and anxiety-wise) but maybe I am "too" up? There's just no balance. And I can't take mood stabilizers because the ones I've tried cause more depression or make me a zombie. I feel okay, but I can't (at this point) trust myself, and again, it's true that my family is very unaccustomed to seeing a "normal" me.
I think I had a day of dysphoric mania on Sunday. I was extremely agitated/grumpy/tired. But, by yesterday, it went back on an upswing. Can this be rapid cycling?
Thanks,
b
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2013, at 18:32:04
In reply to Re: Can Saphris induce mania?, posted by brynb on February 26, 2013, at 10:27:27
Bryn are you sleeping? getting out? Doing things you would do if not depressed? Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on March 2, 2013, at 2:26:12
In reply to Can Saphris induce mania?, posted by brynb on February 25, 2013, at 9:04:48
Have you been feeling restless?
Eric
Posted by brynb on March 2, 2013, at 8:07:27
In reply to Re: Can Saphris induce mania? » brynb, posted by phidippus on March 2, 2013, at 2:26:12
> Have you been feeling restless?
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> EricNot as much anymore. That's one reason why I was put on Saphris (restlessness and irritability).
b
Posted by phidippus on March 2, 2013, at 15:44:19
In reply to Re: Can Saphris induce mania? » phidippus, posted by brynb on March 2, 2013, at 8:07:27
Antipsychotics can cause restlessness.
Eric
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