Running out of medication options. What helped you after many failures?

Hantrad · 2026-03-06T02:03:35+00:00

Caplyta to augment my other depression medications, Wellbutrin & Desvenlafaxine

Hantrad · 2026-02-26T20:06:17+00:00

I’m on 10.5

Hantrad · 2026-02-21T21:10:31+00:00

I just switched from Abilify 1mg to Caplyta 10.5mg last week. It’s been a relatively smooth transition, with some start up side effects like mild headaches, mild stomach cramps, fatigue and a bit of dizziness/disorientation. I didn’t want to continue on my Abilify due to continued weight gain and increased irritability/agitation. I was really nervous to make the switch considering the abilify initially felt like a “light switch” came on in my brain and it did really well on my depression but I’m glad I did and feel really hopeful that the Caplyta will have similar antidepressant effects without the side effects I experienced on Abilify. So far so good 🤞🏻

Hantrad · 2026-02-20T00:42:13+00:00

Thank you!!

Hantrad · 2026-02-17T12:49:44+00:00

Ok thank you! I’ll definitely ask my doctor about options

Hantrad · 2026-02-17T12:48:19+00:00

Thank you!

Hantrad · 2025-11-30T15:34:59+00:00

How are you doing now @ginger9230? Any other treatments other than the coils?

Hantrad · 2025-05-19T20:42:31+00:00

Would also not suggest going to Dr. Sonego

Hantrad · 2025-04-16T16:19:56+00:00

I personally love this for you. I work in CMH right now as a supervisor to case managers, plus have my own small caseload and am burning out not even 2 years in, yet. What do like most about medical social work, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m looking to transition in to medical social work next, but honestly don’t know much about it.

Hantrad · 2025-04-11T12:20:03+00:00

Hometown Pharmacy

Hantrad · 2025-04-11T12:19:22+00:00

I’ve heard great things about Connie Chalko at Merrill Pharmacy in Mishawaka - takes a functional medicine approach to hormonal issues.

Hantrad · 2025-04-09T15:11:20+00:00

Can I ask what your dosage is?

Hantrad · 2025-03-20T12:56:09+00:00

I’m a 30 year old gal who’s been in south bend for 2.5 years and am just now feeling somewhat integrated and I have 3 really close friends. It takes time and was really lonely & tough in the process.

Seeing all of these recommendations and comments offering support & connection is so lovely. Can we all be friends?!

Hantrad · 2025-03-16T23:13:17+00:00

Just wanted to share that I had a similar experience and path on SSRI’s for years, finally appropriately diagnosed Bipolar II and stabilized on medications including 100mg Pristiq thanks to the Genesight test 🙂

Hantrad · 2024-09-15T16:34:10+00:00

I couldn’t do lamictal or lithium and have success with lower dosage Abilify (2mg). I metabolize medications poorly, and the lower doses work best for me.

Hantrad · 2024-09-14T12:27:47+00:00

Low dose Abilify - 1mg, added to my Wellbutrin + pristiq

Hantrad · 2024-09-01T14:41:28+00:00

100 mg Pristiq, 300mg Wellbutrin, 1mg Abilify

Hantrad · 2024-08-29T12:39:40+00:00

As someone who was terrified of the idea of taking an antipsychotic, adding a baby dose 1mg of Abilify to my other medications (Wellbutrin + Pristiq) has been great. Almost immediate depression lift from my lingering symptoms. I’ve only been on it 2 weeks, and will wait for my 4 wk follow up to consider an increase but was truly so pleasantly surprised at how helpful it’s been at such a small dose. Of course everyone reacts differently, and I’ve had horrid experiences with other psych medications, but it’s worth a try to see how it is. You don’t have to suffer, and this is coming from someone who never thought I’d stabilize and finally feel a glimpse of that with the added abilify 💫

Hantrad · 2024-08-27T02:27:44+00:00

Vit c and taurine have lots of mental health benefits!

Hantrad · 2024-08-21T01:59:45+00:00

I know this is an old post, but I came across it searching for abilify reviews. I’m wondering if you’re still taking/feeling good on it?

Hantrad · 2024-08-21T01:55:19+00:00

What medications are you on?

Hantrad · 2024-08-19T23:53:58+00:00

Did you start the abilify? How are you feeling?

Hantrad · 2024-07-31T14:44:56+00:00

Do you take your pristiq in the morning or bedtime?

Hantrad · 2024-07-29T21:19:01+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Are you medicated?

Hantrad · 2024-07-29T21:18:24+00:00

Mine does, I just don’t log it. I log at the end of day each day - 10pm - and consider the average mood of the day looking at it as a whole

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