Dec 1, 2008
(Started Nov 07, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for Treat my mood condition(s))
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for depressed mood)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for anxious mood)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(insomnia, anxious mood, apathy, suicidal thoughts or urges, appetite change)
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Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
10 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I've raised and lowered my dose (per pdoc instructions) a couple of times due to side effects. It seems to be a really hard medication for me to get "used" to, but pdoc thinks it could be worth it in the end. It takes longer to see a result, mood-wise, than some other meds, particularly if you have to step up/down/up/down doses like I have.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
restlessness (akathisia), anxious mood, apathy, appetite change, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or urges
Nov 25, 2008
(Started Nov 07, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for Treat my mood condition(s))
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for depressed mood)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for anxious mood)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(insomnia, anxious mood, apathy, suicidal thoughts or urges, appetite change)
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-
Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
10 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
The side effects really threw me for a while. For a few hours after taking the pill I feel like I want to claw off my arms I'm so shaky and uncomfortable in my skin. I'm getting used to it now, though it is still there. Other side effects like increased anxiety, insomnia, appetite change, etc have gotten less since I started. But the restlessness and the suicidal ideation have stayed high so far (I've been on the drug about three weeks).
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
restlessness (akathisia), anxious mood, apathy, appetite change, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or urges
Nov 20, 2008
(Started Nov 07, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for Treat my mood condition(s))
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for depressed mood)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for anxious mood)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(insomnia, anxious mood, apathy, suicidal thoughts or urges, appetite change)
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-
Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
10 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
restlessness (akathisia), anxious mood, apathy, appetite change, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or urges
Nov 14, 2008
(Started Nov 07, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for Treat my mood condition(s))
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for depressed mood)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for anxious mood)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(insomnia, anxious mood, apathy, suicidal thoughts or urges, appetite change)
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-
Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
5 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
restlessness (akathisia), anxious mood, apathy, appetite change, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or urges