Schizophrenia Support Group

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception of reality and by significant social dysfunction. Untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized by demonstrating disorganized thinking and experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations.

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Tuesday I see my pdoc

worldofblah4
worldofblah4
Hi guys,
I am schizoaffective bipolar 1 type. Experiencing auditory, tactile, and visual hallucinations and severe paranoia right now. I have an appt with my psychiatrist on Tuesday. I am looking to switch anti-psychotics from Latuda 80 mg to one of the following and looking for advice PLEASE!
CLOZARIL
LOXAPINE
PROLIXIN
INVEGA
SEROQUEL
FANAPT
STELAZINE
I just want to feel better fast although I realize that it will take time to get the benefits. **cries**
I wish everyone a happy week and thanks!
arfie
arfie
Deep breaths, my friend. Small steps.

I might offer the suggestion that you use us to help you stay calm between here and Tuesday and trust your doc to guide you in the medication question. Sharing experience is great, but your doc gets to take your real world pulse.

But please keep posting. Let us know how you are doing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been on all but loxapine. Currently I am on Clozaril and it has worked the longest and best for me. BUT that doesn't mean it is best for you. It is a last resort drug and others should be tried first. You really need to discuss this with your dr because I nor anyone on this site will say the same thing. Each brain is different. We are not doctors thus are not capable to tell you what you should do. I hope you feel better soon though.
deleted_user
deleted_user
listen to the echo in the room .... and dont worry about the drug you may be taking... its is wrong for us to suggest ... but not wrong to explain our own experience... this is the doctors job...trust that...
also...
always inform your doctor as best you can of all symptoms... you have a tough diagnosis... and your different symptoms will help the doctor determine your needs....
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
Thanks. I am going to call my psychiatrist's office tomorrow morning and see if I can get an earlier appt. My pdoc always asks me for my opinion and I just wanted ideas to give him, ya know? I will keep in touch.
deleted_user
deleted_user
we are here for you ...
nelliefay
nelliefay
Just to say hang in there, hope you get a really good result with whatever medication you end up taking.
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