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Posted by joef on June 19, 2013, at 22:07:49
seldom see comments on this medication....has any one used it ...and what are results
Posted by Jeroen on June 20, 2013, at 12:54:51
In reply to no saphris users, posted by joef on June 19, 2013, at 22:07:49
ask herpills
Posted by herpills on June 30, 2013, at 12:05:14
In reply to no saphris users, posted by joef on June 19, 2013, at 22:07:49
> seldom see comments on this medication....has any one used it ...and what are results
I used Saphris for about a year, in combination with Pristiq to treat a long depressive episode that wasn't responding to Lexapro and Abilify. I do feel it helped, although because of the combination it could have just been the Pristiq I don't know, I was started on both at the same time. herpills
Posted by SLS on June 30, 2013, at 12:45:05
In reply to Re: no saphris users, posted by herpills on June 30, 2013, at 12:05:14
> I used Saphris for about a year, in combination with Pristiq to treat a long depressive episode that wasn't responding to Lexapro and Abilify. I do feel it helped, although because of the combination it could have just been the Pristiq I don't know, I was started on both at the same time.
What were the reasons why an AP was chosen as a treatment for you?
Why was Saphris chosen?
Thanks.
If you experience residual depression with your current treatment, what are your symptoms?
Have you thought to add Wellbutrin to the Pristiq and Saphris?
- Scott
Posted by SLS on June 30, 2013, at 12:51:21
In reply to no saphris users, posted by joef on June 19, 2013, at 22:07:49
> seldom see comments on this medication....has any one used it ...and what are results
A friend of mine who suffers from schizoaffective disorder has responded well to the addition of Saphris in her treatment regime. It seems to be energizing and perhaps antidepressant. She also takes Wellbutrin and Seroquel.
- Scott
Posted by herpills on July 15, 2013, at 12:37:35
In reply to Re: no saphris users » herpills, posted by SLS on June 30, 2013, at 12:45:05
> What were the reasons why an AP was chosen as a treatment for you?
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> Why was Saphris chosen?
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> Thanks.
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> If you experience residual depression with your current treatment, what are your symptoms?
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> Have you thought to add Wellbutrin to the Pristiq and Saphris?
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> - ScottAn AP was chose because Lamictal plus an AD was not giving me the remission I was looking for. I'm not sure of why Saphris in particular was chosen. I already had failed trials of Seroquel and Zyprexa. I took Abilify for a year but saw little benefit.
Wellbutrin isn't an option because it makes me anxious.
Residual depression symptoms for me include low energy, lack of interest in work/activities, hard time focusing, insomia...low mood is usually a minor symptom in this case.
Posted by SLS on July 15, 2013, at 13:18:05
In reply to Re: no saphris users » SLS, posted by herpills on July 15, 2013, at 12:37:35
> > What were the reasons why an AP was chosen as a treatment for you?
> >
> > Why was Saphris chosen?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > If you experience residual depression with your current treatment, what are your symptoms?
> >
> > Have you thought to add Wellbutrin to the Pristiq and Saphris?
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
> An AP was chose because Lamictal plus an AD was not giving me the remission I was looking for. I'm not sure of why Saphris in particular was chosen. I already had failed trials of Seroquel and Zyprexa. I took Abilify for a year but saw little benefit.
>
> Wellbutrin isn't an option because it makes me anxious.
>
> Residual depression symptoms for me include low energy, lack of interest in work/activities, hard time focusing, insomia...low mood is usually a minor symptom in this case.
>A friend of mine suffers from schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type). Saphris (asenapine) helps her a great deal with the depressive counterpart of her illness.
1. Provigil?
2. Vyvanse?
3. nortriptyline?Effexor + nortriptyline came pretty close to producing a robust improvement in my bipolar depression. Pristiq would probably work better than Effexor.
Did Seroquel help with the insomnia?
- Scott
Posted by herpills on July 24, 2013, at 7:25:03
In reply to Re: no saphris users » herpills, posted by SLS on July 15, 2013, at 13:18:05
> A friend of mine suffers from schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type). Saphris (asenapine) helps her a great deal with the depressive counterpart of her illness.
>
> 1. Provigil?
> 2. Vyvanse?
> 3. nortriptyline?
>
> Effexor + nortriptyline came pretty close to producing a robust improvement in my bipolar depression. Pristiq would probably work better than Effexor.
>
> Did Seroquel help with the insomnia?
>
>
> - ScottI've complained about my concentration issues to my doctor before, but only option given was Strattera. Do you think this could help?
I remember Seroquel making me tired, but wasn't on it long enough to see how it would effect my insomnia.
Posted by SLS on July 24, 2013, at 7:32:20
In reply to Re: no saphris users » SLS, posted by herpills on July 24, 2013, at 7:25:03
> > A friend of mine suffers from schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type). Saphris (asenapine) helps her a great deal with the depressive counterpart of her illness.
> >
> > 1. Provigil?
> > 2. Vyvanse?
> > 3. nortriptyline?
> >
> > Effexor + nortriptyline came pretty close to producing a robust improvement in my bipolar depression. Pristiq would probably work better than Effexor.
> >
> > Did Seroquel help with the insomnia?> I've complained about my concentration issues to my doctor before, but only option given was Strattera. Do you think this could help?
I really couldn't say. I have seen Strattera work miracles with someone who had ADD. It even resolved his feelings of depression. I don't know how well it would work for someone who does not have ADD. It did nothing for me. My concentration at baseline is horrendous.
- Scott
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