I struggle too.

By dawn bingham Friday, June 25, 2010

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Hello everybody,

I am in my second week of taking fanapt.So far so good.The reason I started it was because of bum side effects of serequel xr mainly weight gain.Yes, 30 pounds in a short period.I had decided that I would continue on it even though I was continuing to gain,because the benefits were greater than the risk.That was until I finally realized that I had went from a size 5 to a 13/14 in three months.Enough was enough.My dr. has put me on the fanapt.He says its called that because its fantastic.I think hes right.So far I have lost 4 pounds and even though that may not seem like alot for me it is.The best thing is that all of the repitive thinking is only bothering me at 1/4 of the time.I am thankful for that.I am staying alot calmer and have went from a benzo to Vistaril to now just the Fanapt.It really does help my anxiety Alot.So, I know this is alot of info.I will write more as my journey progresses good or bad on the Fanapt.God Bless you and you are not alone.I struggle too.

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Christina Bruni, Health Guide

6/27/10 8:52pm

Hello Dawn,

Yes you are not alone and I'm glad to see that I'm not alone and nobody is alone in that we all struggle yet can come together to support each other at this web site.

I'm glad you're seeing positive results with the Fanapt which I talked about in a recent SharePost when the drug first came on the market.

I'm eager to hear from you in the coming weeks if the weight gain is reversed even more as you continue to take the Fanapt.

You are wise to stay on the medication that works to halt your symptoms.

I'm on medication too and I find it works like a miracle drug.

God Bless the medication!

I look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Have a good night!

Regards,

Christina

dawn bingham

6/28/10 12:55pm

Christina, Thank-you for your reply.Yes, it is great to konw that we are not alone in this battle.I will continue to let you know how I am doing.I go to the dr. tomorrow and I will give an update then.Your life is inspiring to me.I hope i've lost another pound or two(haha).Would be nice.

dawn bingham

6/28/10 12:55pm

Rene Victor

6/28/10 5:23pm

Hi Dawn,

Thanks for the post. Fanapt is a med that I haven't heard of until you mentioned it. I'm glad to hear that it is working well for you.

I wasn't aware that Seroquel caused people to gain weight. I was on Zyprexa for about 1 year and gained roughly 23 lbs. It also caused my cholesterol and blood sugar to increase dramatically. Enough to the point where I had to take Lipitor for my cholesterol.

My doc decided to switch me to Abilify and Wellbutrin and it caused my anxiety to skyrocket. After returning me back on Zyprexa for about 3 months, he decided that the side-effects were too risky and then switched me over to Geodon. I've been taking it for about 3 years now.

I also have a new doc and in addition to the Geodon I was taking, he added Vistaril, Lamictal and Celexa. I still suffer from anxiety quite a bit but I suppose it is much better now than it was before.

That's great that you stuck with the meds even though they caused you to gain weight. I think medication is key to our recovery. I may talk with my doc about Fanapt, I'm willing to try anything that could potentially reduce my anxiety!

Take care and please know that you are not alone!!

God Bless.

dawn bingham

6/28/10 6:40pm

Hello, thanks for the reply.Yes, I would talk to the dr. about the fanapt.I was taking vistril as well but have not had to take it since on the Fanapt.I am taking Prozac and he added the Fanapt.Let me know if you try it.

Good-luck

Cairene

6/29/10 12:51am

Thank you so much for sharing. My young daughter will be pleased that I found

you. You, too, ARE NOT ALONE. All the best !

dawn bingham

6/29/10 12:29pm

Cairene,

Isn't it great to know that we are not alone?I really like the attitude of the people on here.Everyone so far has been real nice and concerned about each other.That is hard to come by these days.

I struggle too.

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