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[Neonivek]

Got them but they are ridiculously expensive... I might have to go on disability just to afford them.

[Djohaal]

Some drugs (specially atypical antipsychotics such as seroquel, olanzapine) can be effing expensive, however your usual brick and mortar drugs for bipolar disorder (having mania with medication can almost seal the diagnosis) such as lithium, valproic acid and carbamazepine are very cheap.

[Shazbot]

Got them but they are ridiculously expensive... I might have to go on disability just to afford them.

That won't help. My depression ended when I got a job. I can't imagine where I'd have guttered out if I fell into my navel far enough for disability.

[Neonivek]

Mmmm my stronger dose had unfortunate side effects. (severe sleepiness, headaches, irritability, trouble sleeping)

So I'll be going back to my typical one.

[Djohaal]

What drugs and which dosages are you in if I may ask?

[Neonivek]

Let me see

50mg of Pristiq AKA: Desvenlafaxine
2mg of Ambilify AKA: Aripiprazole

[Djohaal]

That is an expensive combo... 

[Neonivek]

So I started to have severe anxiety problems after being triggered by a fight

I didn't know why... Checked side effects

YEP! having a severe reaction to my anti-depressants.

[Djohaal]

Antidepressants in general (SSRIs, SNRIs and such) cause both an increase in anxiety as you phase in the treatment, but in long term (after 2-4 weeks) they tend to improve anxiety. The side effect lists normally don't mention these subtleties, and if you consulted an american website I believe they probably are more interested in ways you can sue the pharma or your doctor...
So the solution might be raising the dosage.

[Neonivek]

Two more weeks of tons of side effects before we decide if I stay on it.

>_< this is taking longer then I thought.

[Djohaal]

Which ones specifically; I might know how to work around them.

[Neonivek]

Pristiq and abilify

[Djohaal]

I meant the side effects.

[Neonivek]

•choking or trouble swallowing;
•dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness;
•constipation, mild stomach upset;
•headache, anxiety;
•sleep problems (insomnia); or.
•weight gain

[Djohaal]

A large side effects profile, you seem quite sensitive. Some of them tend to disappear after a while but others might persist and make the treatment difficult. Trouble swallowing might be due to dry mouth i suppose, having a glass of water alongside meals helps. General drowzyness can be a side effect or a symptom of depression. The psychiatric mantra of frequent re-evaluations and adjustment still holds true, it's a long road ahead sadly.