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Posted by SLS on May 5, 2018, at 19:10:51
I am considering switching from Abilify to Saphris for bipolar depression. My main reason for doing this is to avoid the weight gain that Abilify has produced in me.
Comments?
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by beckett2 on May 6, 2018, at 0:19:12
In reply to Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by SLS on May 5, 2018, at 19:10:51
Saphris was not weight neutral. Actually, I can't imagine anyone experiencing it thusly. It was dreamy--great sleep and well being, but in the end, I actually experienced a hyper hypomanic episode.
Posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 9:19:28
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? » SLS, posted by beckett2 on May 6, 2018, at 0:19:12
> Saphris was not weight neutral. Actually, I can't imagine anyone experiencing it thusly. It was dreamy--great sleep and well being, but in the end, I actually experienced a hyper hypomanic episode.
How much weight did you gain on Saphris? Weight gain is my main motivation for making a switch from Abilify to Saphris.
My doctor and I would love to have me become hypomanic. We could then put a lid on it using a mood stabilizer.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:38:24
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? » beckett2, posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 9:19:28
> My doctor and I would love to have me become hypomanic.
Same here. I am thinking Saphris or Rexulti!
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:39:32
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:38:24
Good luck. Did you ever ask your doc for Metformin? If you have exhausted other options, you could ask him.
Posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 14:48:30
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 6, 2018, at 13:39:32
> Good luck. Did you ever ask your doc for Metformin? If you have exhausted other options, you could ask him.
I haven't had the opportunity to ask him about metformin. He's been on a speaking tour. I should be able to see him next week.
- Scott
Posted by sigismund on May 7, 2018, at 8:14:50
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by SLS on May 6, 2018, at 14:48:30
Hi Scott
An old post.
It might mean more to you than to me.
Posted by SLS on May 7, 2018, at 9:21:28
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments?, posted by sigismund on May 7, 2018, at 8:14:50
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 11, 2018, at 7:30:33
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks. (nm) » sigismund, posted by SLS on May 7, 2018, at 9:21:28
You are very eager to try things. I hope it pays off.
Posted by SLS on May 11, 2018, at 22:22:17
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks., posted by Lamdage22 on May 11, 2018, at 7:30:33
> You are very eager to try things. I hope it pays off.
Thanks. I think I'm getting close.
:-)
- Scott
Posted by B2chica on June 15, 2018, at 19:03:09
In reply to Re: Saphris experiences? Comments? / Thanks., posted by SLS on May 11, 2018, at 22:22:17
Hi Scott, i really did not gain weight on Saphris. It was the melty tabs and i did have to take it twice a day but honestly i think that helped as i would take one around noon time so i would have a decent appitite to eat lunch, but not over eat. i may have gained 2 or 3 lbs, but really nothing compared to zyprexa or others.
Good luck with it.
b2
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