Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Patient)

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Bipolar 2 with psychotic features I noticed an increase in appetite and gained 7 lbs in the first month on 5mg. Since switching to 10mg my appetite had decreased but I've developed muscle weakness, nausea, and can barely get out of bed I'm useless and afraid the side effects we'll become dangerous so I'm trying to wean myself off completely It did work very well for my mood a ... Show Full Comment

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Bipolar 2 with psychotic features I noticed an increase in appetite and gained 7 lbs in the first month on 5mg. Since switching to 10mg my appetite had decreased but I've developed muscle weakness, nausea, and can barely get out of bed I'm useless and afraid the side effects we'll become dangerous so I'm trying to wean myself off completely It did work very well for my mood and cleared the nasty depression wish the side effects weren't there or I'd stay on it
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was given this medication to help with Bipolar Disorder and depression. I rather like medications taken in this manner. Mine was flavored but it melts so quickly that the flavoring is a waste. I could handle the tingling but, as someone else said, waiting 10 minutes before drinking something is nearly impossible. I have noticed no difference in my non-sleep pattern; I was hoping for at least 4-5 ... Show Full Comment

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I was given this medication to help with Bipolar Disorder and depression. I rather like medications taken in this manner. Mine was flavored but it melts so quickly that the flavoring is a waste. I could handle the tingling but, as someone else said, waiting 10 minutes before drinking something is nearly impossible. I have noticed no difference in my non-sleep pattern; I was hoping for at least 4-5 hours of sleep but remain at my 2-3 hours. What I have noticed is that after taking Saphris I feel the way I think one must feel after going on an alcohol bender; totally drunk, bouncing off walls, and in a total mental fog that lasts for many hours.
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Reviewer: Diana, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been taking Saphris for years and it is very easy to take, you just put it under your tongue and let it dissolve. I do this 10 minutes before I go to bed and it puts me to sleep right away and I always have a peaceful nights sleep. It has worked very well for my bi-polar condition. I take it along with Pristiq and Vivanse. I also take Topamax. I take 5mg. of Saphris, 100mg. of Pristiq, 40m ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Saphris for years and it is very easy to take, you just put it under your tongue and let it dissolve. I do this 10 minutes before I go to bed and it puts me to sleep right away and I always have a peaceful nights sleep. It has worked very well for my bi-polar condition. I take it along with Pristiq and Vivanse. I also take Topamax. I take 5mg. of Saphris, 100mg. of Pristiq, 40mg. of Vivanse and 100mg. of Topamax. Its the perfect combination. I take 10 mg. of Saphris in the wintertime. I was suicidal years ago but no longer feel that way and no longer feel depressed or have bi-polar episodes taking these medications. I feel great. I have started walking everyday and I lost weight. I am back in the life game. I have came a very long way over the last 4 years.
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Reviewer: djeck, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I'm diagnosed at BP2, but have mixed episodes. Primary symptoms are depression and severe anxiety. Saphris is a wonder drug for me. I take 20 mg at night, because it knocked me out to take it in the morning. Anxiety is almost completely gone, and I feel like a normal person for the first time since I was diagnosed 12 years ago. I hold the tablets under my tongue without moving and the taste ... Show Full Comment

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I'm diagnosed at BP2, but have mixed episodes. Primary symptoms are depression and severe anxiety. Saphris is a wonder drug for me. I take 20 mg at night, because it knocked me out to take it in the morning. Anxiety is almost completely gone, and I feel like a normal person for the first time since I was diagnosed 12 years ago. I hold the tablets under my tongue without moving and the taste isn't bad if you follow it up with a piece of chocolate. Find I want to eat everything in sight once I take it, but since it puts me to sleep within 20 minutes, I don't stay up and eat. During the day, it doesn't affect my appetite at all, and I've lost the weight I gained on Seroquel,
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This drug helped me get to a place where I was able to address my underlying issues causing my anxiety and depression. I felt better within days of taking, like a weight had been lifted. I did get a bit spacey and manic for the first week or so until my body adjusted. I only take 3/4 of a 5mg pill otherwise I get a bit zombified on the whole dose.

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This drug helped me get to a place where I was able to address my underlying issues causing my anxiety and depression. I felt better within days of taking, like a weight had been lifted. I did get a bit spacey and manic for the first week or so until my body adjusted. I only take 3/4 of a 5mg pill otherwise I get a bit zombified on the whole dose.
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