Rexulti vs Abilify: Which is best for you?

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@vitalyvoy5563 Жыл бұрын

Abilify was more activating actually. I felt motivated to do my chores 2h after taking it. My mom was taking abilify and she started to develop eps after a few months. Rexulti works for her bipolar depression and abilify had no effect on it.

@Brokenandhalfalive Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on Rexulti for 2 years and I’ve gained 30lbs and cannot lose it no matter how I diet or exercise.. but it is also that 16th med I’ve tried and the only one that has worked

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear about the weight gain. Glad to hear it is helping your symptoms though.

@alexarcher2797 10 ай бұрын

U can ask your mental health care professional about the Genesight test. It tells you what psychotropic medicine you will respond well too or have higher risk of side effects based on your genes.

@NorthCountry84 4 ай бұрын

@@alexarcher2797so far the Genesight test hasn’t helped me.

@xxthatsnotmexx 3 ай бұрын

@alexarcher2797 Yes, I highly recommend this as well!!

@CrystalCat24 10 ай бұрын

I havent tried Abilify, but Rexulti cleared my constant tiredness and fatigue. Im still lacking motivation (trying Auvelity), but rexulti worked wonders for me!

@plavacbeats1490 9 ай бұрын

May I ask what you’re taking it for?

@NMW80 9 ай бұрын

@@plavacbeats1490I would like to also know this too

@NMW80 9 ай бұрын

Are you on it for bipolar? Depression? Or schizophrenia etc?

@RJS1974 4 ай бұрын

Neither. They are both poison and cause brain damage.

@CrystalCat24 4 ай бұрын

I was on it for depression, no bipolar or anything. I actually stopped taking it because it made me 'antsy' and anxious and my new med mgmt provider didn't like it. I might like to try it again.

@cultfiction3865 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on abilify in the past and it seemed okay to begin with, but as the weeks passed it definitely didn’t feel like a dopamine agonist, it’s really an antagonist with a bit of fanciful “pro-dopamine” marketing behind it to make it seem more seductive. It made me subdued just like the other antipsychotics I have tried it is no different from them. If it genuinely had any capacity to increase dopamine they wouldn’t have approved it for schizophrenia and psychosis since they are heavily associated with the model of excess dopamine activity.

@mauriciojr.4428 10 ай бұрын

That's not how partial agonists work, you need to study more.

@cultfiction3865 10 ай бұрын

@@mauriciojr.4428 I know how they work. If there is too much dopamine they block the receptors. And if there isn’t enough dopamine they have a mild agonist activity. But since it’s at least 70% antagonist any dopamine increase isn’t likely to very meaningful at a clinical level.

@mahinshahrier7022 10 ай бұрын

@@cultfiction3865this is very true. Rexulti is closer to 40-50% but still not very high

@NMW80 9 ай бұрын

So true

@CrystalCat24 10 ай бұрын

Im taking a combination of Trintellix, Rexulti, Buspar, and Auvelity. Im also on ketamine. Its a lot, but i think im finally breaking through my MDD 10-15 years later!😅

@nenadcubric2663 4 ай бұрын

@@CrystalCat24 wow

@CrystalCat24 4 ай бұрын

@@nenadcubric2663 Ikr? It's a lot lol 🤣

@Jayeshsachdev2 Жыл бұрын

On antidepressant withdrawal: I was on Setraline 150 MG for 5 months. I stopped abruptly. Now it has been 12 months since I have stopped. My executive functioning is gone - I can’t take any decisions or concentrate for even 10 minutes. I can’t work. I feel anxious and blank and cannot control my anger , throw things around, shout at people around me. No one wants to be with me. I feel lonely and don’t want to live. Should I reinstate? It’s been 12 months since I have been off them. I live in India. Doctors are few and they don’t know about protracted withdrawal. Lot of them even misdiagnose.

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is unfortunate. You can get great advice on antidepressant tapering and withdrawal at outro- here: learn.outro.com/home It is free to sign up.

@cultfiction3865 Жыл бұрын

I’ve recently switched from sertraline to Escitalopram and noticed myself getting withdrawal symptoms from sertraline even though it’s not supposed to happen from a direct switch according to many sources since they are members of the same drug class. So it’s chilling to think how bad it must be affecting you since stopping abruptly. If all this is happening to you then you should go on something or you are just existing instead of living. My recommendation would probably be to ask for a tricyclic antidepressant instead since they have much milder withdrawal symptoms and don’t cause rebound depression like SSRI withdrawal(something specialists don’t like to admit) That’s one option. If you prefer not to do that then you could buy some psilocybin mushrooms from a reputable supplier or even buy your own growkit and try using them around once every week or two. LSD is also meant to work but always important to research the correct dosages first and do your research. Good luck

@NoahLeppin Жыл бұрын

I had a better experience on Abilify then Rexulti. Partially because I couldn’t lose a pound on Rexulti, and Abilify was more effective.

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@_hhh444 4 ай бұрын

Rexulti made me sleep for a whole week after I started taking it. Abilify didn't do that to me that I remember. (I was on 15 mg of Abilify when my psychiatrist switched it to Rexulti, now I take 1 mg of Rexulti) I also gained like 10 kg after I started taking Rexulti... But it did help with the mood swings more than Abilify did, especially with manic episodes

@ryantimm9748 4 ай бұрын

Abilify was awful for me personally. The insatiable cravings for sugar and weight gain were terrible. Rexulti worked very very well, I didn’t experience the cravings or weight gain, but my triglycerides were over 400. I don’t take either anymore and Seroquel has managed my bipolar symptoms and insomnia without any side effects other than I get overheated very easily and have to be careful of the physical activity I do

@mariea5671 7 ай бұрын

Rexulti has been great for me!

@NoahLeppin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making my recommendation

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

@nerdbamarich2063 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your continued help. I was curious to know what do you think helps the most with rumination?

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Good CBT therapy can help with rumination as well as mindfulness based therapy. Therapy is first line, if I have to use a medication, I'd start with Fluvoxamine. Supplements that I have seen help with this are phosphatidyl choline and phosphatidyl serine, as long as a person has enough Omega-3's, if not we add Omega-3's.

@nerdbamarich2063 Жыл бұрын

@@LevelheadedMind thank you so incredibly much I'm seeing the psychiatrist now and I'm actually on effexor. I'll mention the supplements to her the next time I see her. My rumination causes physical sensations that I seem to get stuck in. All of this started after I had covid.

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Ok, that makes sense, then it is most likely a result of inflammation and even elevated cortisol from adrenal response post COVID. In this case, I would try phosphatidyl serine (PS), soy-free is best.

@nerdbamarich2063 Жыл бұрын

@@LevelheadedMind thank you so incredibly much. I may end up making you my psychiatrist. I'm in Texas tho. Can I take that vitamin along with the venlafaxine that I'm taking. And I've been like this for about a year because last year in August is when I caught covid. Initially I couldn't sleep I had severe insomnia and prior to having covid I had anxiety but it became worse after having it. They're calling it long covid but doctors are still studying it.

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

@@nerdbamarich2063 there are no interactions with PS and venlafaxine. You will want to take it at the time your symptoms are usually the worst. Start at 150mg if no effect increase to 300mg. If still not effective, then this will not work for you. You should notice some decrease in anxiety, and ruminative thoughts the same day you take it. The effects improve over time and it will also lower cortisol in the long run. However, with long COVID you want to focus on decreasing inflammation, so eat an anti-inflammatory diet as well. Unfortunately, I cannot be your psychiatrist since I am licensed in FL. However, I can guide you through your treatment process with education, and coaching practices. If you need further assistance you can schedule a consult here: www.levelheadedmind.com/mental-health-coaching I wish you well and hope you start feeling better soon!

@emmaelson6770 Жыл бұрын

I hated Ability. It made me feel like I was having a stroke

@zrtknl Жыл бұрын

5mg Abilify with 10mg Prozac was my magic cure combination for depression for a short time before it stopped working. Recently tried 1mg Rexulti with 10mg Prozac for a month and absolutely nothing happened. It was disappointing as Rexulti was so easy to take with virtually no side effects.

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you found something that works for you.

@peterkovinski8476 Жыл бұрын

Do you know any medicines that have very few (or no) side effects?

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

No, unfortunately with psychiatric medications in particular, that is the risk you take.

@jaclynpeters3892 3 ай бұрын

Rexulti’s first listed side affect is Akathisia. Gave me severe, life-threatening Akathisia.

@user-ks1nf7en1b 6 ай бұрын

Rexulti or Seroquel for add on treatment for depression?

@unaiguillem7625 2 ай бұрын

Can they make me take abilify? Is that legal?

@roinanalmonte6811 10 ай бұрын

Loved your video! I have to say you have such a high skill of explaining things that I could listen to you for hours. Also, you’re really really gorgeous ❤

@torimovick869 8 ай бұрын

Rexulti i find very dehydrated alot, and it makes me feel sweaty during the night. Although that could be menopause idk. When i stop taking it i don't seem to sweat so much

@nenadcubric2663 4 ай бұрын

Wraylar(Cariprazine) is less in weight Gain

@donwanderley7156 3 ай бұрын

You shouldn’t take either long term.

@jarohusein2651 Жыл бұрын

Waw how you explain is anthr livel keep goin sistr

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

@rishikhan7180 Жыл бұрын

Hi can someone tell me which medicine good work for feeling bieng trapped phobia its not claustrophobia like elevator or shopping mall where i cant find exit like all kind of those situation

@LevelheadedMind Жыл бұрын

You need talk therapy. Figure out what your triggers are then work from there.

@randaja 7 ай бұрын

Abilify turned me into a shaky psychopath for a month

@peterkovinski8476 Жыл бұрын

I've been taking Rexulti for about 2 and a half months now and it has been ruining my life since the first dose I take this drug. I'm planning to stop now because my doctor has failed to provide me information about the side effects and the duration of side effects I would have to endure while taking this drug. I will not take this drug for more than 3 months if my body is unable adapt to it. For further treatment, I will consider of taking any different kind of medicines but definitely not this one.