lanry78 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Anyone else getting the flat effect from Saphris ? I'm only on 10 mg ... It's also been the only AP / AAP that has helped with either my negative symptoms or mixes episodes (whichever the hell they are) But I just feel like I totally lack any type of personality whatsoever. I feel like I am just there. Not depressed really, not lack of motivation, it's as if all my personality has been zapped entirely. It was recommended I try Latuda but my next Psych appt isn't until June (way out) and if I stop the Saphris I will end up hospitilized again, it is the only thing that got me out last time ... Last one I tried to replace it was Zyprexa and it made me feel stoned and entirely out of it, slept my ass off and put on about 10 pounds in 2 weeks - good stuff. Anxiety did decrease but everything was in slow motion. After Latuda the only other one to try is Abilify and maybe Haldol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterflykisses Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I took Saphris for a short period of time after during and after an IP stay. Long story short I don't remember anything much of whether the med helped or not. I went through one of those phases where I felt I didn't need medication etc. However, I can offer feedback on Haldol. I took Haldol for a couple of months and not only did I experience the MOST SEVERE akathisia, I had extreme flat affect. I had no emotion except tearfulness and I couldn't sit longer than 5 minutes. I would have to get up out of my chair and do laps outside at restaurants, it was not a good experience for me. HOWEVER, if you do consider Haldol, it may work for you. I was just sharing my personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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