I take Rexulti and it is the only med that ever made me feel like a normal person. I don't know that it would be the same for you, but just wanted you to know my experience with it.

Thank you Becky.

Okay so Latuda, Rexulti, Vraylar are all Anti-Psychotics. Out of them Latuda has the least amount of serious Side Effects, its an older more established med and you'll probably find more people that have taken it. Vraylar and Rexulti aren't used as much and they have a ton of Side Effects, just about everything you can think of.

Trintellix is an Anti-Depressant and you can't take that alone without some type of Mood Stabilizer or it will most likely make you go Manic/Hypomanic. BiPolars cannot take Anti-Depressants on their own.

If you want more particulars on the side effects of the Anti-Psychotic meds let me know and I can get you those or I can direct you to a site where you can find them. Rexulti is generally not prescribed on it's own, its usually an "add-on" med for when a persons med cocktail is not work as is.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I have no problem answering them if I can.

Take care,
Kat

they offered me vraylar too one of the side effects is insomnia duh i average 2 or 3 hrs a day if i am lucky and full of benadryl

I also take Vraylar, and get the insomnia at times. I need a revaluation of my meds, too! Thanks as I feel I take to much medicine as it is. CR

I loved Lamictal but had a side effect that eventually brought me off of it but I felt really good on it

It's great that you're changing meds sweetie... You haven't felt well for a while... I hope that the change will go easy on you.... Big hug....xo

Thank you everyone. You're such a wonderful help. I think I will go with Latuda. I've heard the most positive things about it. Big hugs.

Jenn good on you for making a switch!

I have been taking Lamictal for 10 years. Just reached the max dosage of 400 mg within the last six months. It’s just not working anymore. It took about 6 months to find a drug that worked when this started. I don’t want to go thru that again. Been trying to research add on meds or changing. Have an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow morning. Hate feeling like this. Sobbing uncontrollably. Lack of energy or motivation. Just trying to survive. I am working full time and taking care of a 14 year old as a single mom. It’s really bad and I am scared. Had a nervous breakdown in 2017. Don’t want to go there again.

Dear CatLover,

Latuda isn't the same as Lamictal. My meds. provider is excellent. If Latuda doesn'r work for me, she'll try something else.
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I'm very sorry you going through such a difficult time. Big hugs.

Catlover,

I hope you and your Pdoc reach an agreement on a new medication, I know it's hard when you're trying to work, raise a child and be stable. The right medication is definitely key.

Take care,
Kat

Hi Jenn,

I'm still glad you are going to make a switch...

Thank you May B.

Jenn, how long to go before you see your Psych Nurse about switching meds? I know you're having a tough time right now, hopefully you don't have too long to wait. Keeping you in my thoughts and hope things begin to improve for you soon.

Kat

Wondering the same: How long did you take the medication before you decided it's not working?

I am on Lamictal at 200mg. Still could go all the way to 400mg.
It takes so long to dose up. Also I feel like I'm struggling. Has anyone switched from Lamictal to something else?

They are really pushing me on Lamictal and trying to get me off Seroquel. The Seroquel has been helpful and I want to stay on it. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist next week.