deplin and saphris?!

inmemoryofyou

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Joined : Oct 2011

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Posted 10/3/2011 1:59 PM (GMT -8)

Hi! I'm new to the forum world and would love some feedback on some questions I have...

First of all, I know that I have seasonal depression, but every doctor/ hospital/ therapist keeps throwing around this Bipolar idea. They're the expert, so I believe them.

So, today I was prescribed a few new meds and I'm slightly confused. They are Saphris and Deplin. I am on no other medications at this time... Does anyone have insight or opinion on these drugs? Or possibly how well they work together? I thought Deplin was to enhance other drugs, but I am not on anything!

Thank you for any help!!

-Ash

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 10/3/2011 2:45 PM (GMT -8)

Hi and welcome! From what I have read, there has been a lot of positive feedback with Deplin! I looked it up, and it is prescribed alone, and with other drugs as an enhancement.

It is derived from natural sources and seems to work quickly as well, so that is a plus.

I am not familiar with Saphris...hopefully someone in the BP forum will be able to shed some light on that for you:)

Feel free to post with us anytime you have questions or are dealing with stress/anxiety/panic issues.

I wish you the best of luck with your new treatment,
Scaredy Cat

DREAMGIRL

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Posted 11/24/2011 9:01 AM (GMT -8)

Hi am curious how the deplin worked are you still on it? I started it about 2 weeks ago,i understand it takes a few weeks to months to really take effect. Thanks

stkitt

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Posted 11/25/2011 7:02 AM (GMT -8)

Dreamgirl,

I have been on Deplin for at least 6 months and I believe it does help. It sure doesn't hurt and I take a much smaller dose of antidepressant then I used to so for me that is a good thing.

The only down side is you must pay for this Rx out of pocket which runs me $40.00 per month.

Hope this helps answer you question.

Kindly,

Kitt

DREAMGIRL

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Posted 11/25/2011 10:20 AM (GMT -8)

Thanks for the response, fortunately our insurance picks it up, however, i seem to be having some heart flutters, not sure if it is the deplin or not, going to stay with the lowest dose under the 7.5 and see what happens. I do not take any other pills, so not sure if the deplin alone will help my anxiety, can't find any posts with thiscase the same as mine, everyone is using alongside something else!

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