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Posted by joe f on July 19, 2018, at 18:02:49
what exactly is the difference between these 2 medications....which in theory would have more of a calming effect...or basically a celexa/Lexapro patent extender?
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 19, 2018, at 18:26:40
In reply to abilify/rexulti, posted by joe f on July 19, 2018, at 18:02:49
I'm --clearly-- not an expert, but...I'd personally see if the shrink would go for Abilify 1st. Its now generic, there's a wide dosage range, and it does not elevate prolactin....
the potential prolactin elevation from Rexulti is kind of a let down, for me. Oh, that and the narrow dosage range and exorbitant cost. :-(
but I'm not you, nor am I your shrink. I think akathisia is still fairly common w/ Rexulti and the V-one, so...as a person who takes psych drugs, I'd wait a while and see how it goes with the first couple rounds of people who take it, given the option.
Posted by joe f on July 19, 2018, at 19:14:56
In reply to Re: abilify/rexulti, posted by Christ_empowered on July 19, 2018, at 18:26:40
thank you
Posted by linkadge on July 20, 2018, at 11:47:26
In reply to abilify/rexulti, posted by joe f on July 19, 2018, at 18:02:49
Abilify was a bit of a game changer (i.e. offered something that other APs weren't doing).
It had activity at 5-t1a and partial agonist activity at dopamine receptors (perhaps causing less dysphoria).
On paper, I don't see any major advantage of rexulti vs abilify.
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