Ambilify didnt work

[shay69]

I'm more manic and have schizo effective manic type. anyhow any suggestions on what worked for anyone else after having bad side effects. I need something for mania, insomnia  panic and anxiety attacks. Side effects of amilify where as follows Hard time breathing,hyperventilating, feeling sick in respiratory, slight swelling of tongue, fast heartbeat, restless, dizzy, speech changes, tremors and shacking, eyes feel like there rolling in back of head,seeing spots when closing eyes for bed,insomnia, Mania returned in two days, agitation. Finally got a hold of p doc she told me to quit meds but Id like to know if there's something that worked for anyone else suffering from mania and insomnia and mixed episodes. What combos worked so I can study and ask tomorrow about it. I like to be informed and involved in my treatment. Thanks guys and p.s. I dont think I really need anything for anti depreciation yet so the pdoc told me.

[erinbug84]

Insomnia, mania, and mixed episodes drove me crazy for years.  Seroquel was the drug that finally kicked the worst of it.  I had been on Zyprexa, Risperdal, Abilify, & Geodon, as well as Lamictal and Lithium and countless sleep drugs and sedatives.  Seroquel isn't perfect, but it is magic for me compared to all of the other drugs I've been on.  We're now adding in some Tegretol to see if it can make things even better.  My husband - also bipolar - takes Seroquel too.  He started on Abilify, had bad side effects, and was switched to Seroquel.  He loves it.  Good luck in your research and in finding the right cocktail.

[shay69]

thanks. This is the first one for me and it was only 5 mill. So that it a low dose. Ya I go back in the morning so I'll see what she says.

[ILADVOCATE]

I found Lamictal to be the most effective for mixed states but each person responds differently to each medication. Abilify was activating for me but other people I know found it to be of help. I don't know if your specific reaction was to Abilify or if you have had that reaction to other antipsychotics as well. It would be essential for you to discuss what other medications you have been on before and which you could not tolerate and which you responded to so your psychiatrist could have some ideas on what might be appropriate for you at this point within their judgment.