lisa2712 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Hi, What are good antipsychotic(s) for people with already severe social anxiety, that don't usually cause weight gain? I'm on Vraylar 1.5 mg, week 4, and I just went to the grocery store and the anxiety was unbearable. I had to take 4 hydroxyzines to get my anxiety kind of under control. I think Vraylar is too stimulating for me. It's been horrible for me. I think Seroquel is better for those with social anxiety problems, but I've been avoiding it due to fear of weight gain. Are there others? I don't know what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echolocation Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 low-dose risperidone was good for my anxiety. i took 0.75 for a couple years. it was slightly sedating for me and didn't cause any significant weight gain. i would still be on it, but i started lactating, which was intolerable for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeremonyNewOrder Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Abilify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2712 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 6 hours ago, CeremonyNewOrder said: Abilify My psychiatrist took me off Abilify 2 mg after a 2 week trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 What can you gain as a long-term side effect in two weeks? EPS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2712 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, dancesintherain said: What can you gain as a long-term side effect in two weeks? EPS? I felt more on edge. But I feel the same on Vraylar, and my ARNP wants me to stay on it 6 weeks. BTW I see a psychiatrist and an ARNP, they work together. I think they have a different way of managing my medication. My ARNP tells me to stay on my current med Vraylar unless I have really serious side effects, but the psychiatrist took me off Abilify after 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking for answers Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 46 minutes ago, lisa2712 said: I felt more on edge. But I feel the same on Vraylar, and my ARNP wants me to stay on it 6 weeks. BTW I see a psychiatrist and an ARNP, they work together. I think they have a different way of managing my medication. My ARNP tells me to stay on my current med Vraylar unless I have really serious side effects, but the psychiatrist took me off Abilify after 2 weeks. just my question, are things WORSE, much WORSE on Vraylar, than on NOTHING. I actually just had to explain to my new Pdoc/resident about my med list thats 4 pages long. One I had docs that ripped meds in and out of me in 1-2 weeks constantly, really messed me up psychologically. 2 part of it was me, the minute a side effect crept in or anything Id call, and they would change meds. Not suggesting this is you. What im getting at is what others are getting at, a few weeks is not the best trial, perhaps a dose adjustment. If things are definitively WORSE than being on nothing, than IMHO its worth a discussion with your doc. Do i make any sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2712 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, looking for answers said: just my question, are things WORSE, much WORSE on Vraylar, than on NOTHING. I actually just had to explain to my new Pdoc/resident about my med list thats 4 pages long. One I had docs that ripped meds in and out of me in 1-2 weeks constantly, really messed me up psychologically. 2 part of it was me, the minute a side effect crept in or anything Id call, and they would change meds. Not suggesting this is you. What im getting at is what others are getting at, a few weeks is not the best trial, perhaps a dose adjustment. If things are definitively WORSE than being on nothing, than IMHO its worth a discussion with your doc. Do i make any sense? Things are a little better in some ways, but my social anxiety around people is way out of control on Vraylar 1.5 mg. As I said, when I went to the supermarket yesterday with my mom, the social anxiety and paranoia around people was the worst it's ever been, through the roof. The Vraylar gives me more energy and is stimulating, which further fuels and enhances my social anxiety. No, I don't think things are much worse on Vraylar. I'm probably not going to a busy place like the supermarket on it though. BTW I'm on the lowest dose they make. I am seeing my ARNP is 3 weeks. Yeah, you make sense lol. Edited August 23, 2019 by lisa2712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking for answers Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, lisa2712 said: Things are a little better in some ways, but my social anxiety around people is way out of control on Vraylar 1.5 mg. As I said, when I went to the supermarket yesterday with my mom, the social anxiety and paranoia around people was the worst it's ever been, through the roof. The Vraylar gives me more energy and is stimulating, which further fuels and enhances my social anxiety. No, I don't think things are much worse on Vraylar. I'm probably not going to a busy place like the supermarket on it though. BTW I'm on the lowest dose they make. I am seeing my ARNP is 3 weeks. Yeah, you make sense lol. Tough call. At worst you could call and voice your concerns? See what they think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2712 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 11:10 AM, looking for answers said: Tough call. At worst you could call and voice your concerns? See what they think? I would have to come into the office and pay for an office visit. The ARNP won’t adjust dosages or change meds unless I see her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking for answers Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, lisa2712 said: I would have to come into the office and pay for an office visit. The ARNP won’t adjust dosages or change meds unless I see her. U can’t just call with a concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2712 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 17 hours ago, looking for answers said: U can’t just call with a concern? If I’m still having problems, I will try calling their office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking for answers Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, lisa2712 said: If I’m still having problems, I will try calling their office. Yeah just a thought good luck, keep us updated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2712 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 35 minutes ago, looking for answers said: Yeah just a thought good luck, keep us updated. Thank You for your concern. I will keep you updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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