My Med Story

I know that I'm always curious about others and the medications they've tried, and I know a lot of bloggers have pages that explain what they're taking. I just started on a new medication. So, I decided to do a post.

I've been on psychiatric medications since December of 2012. After a psychotic episode my therapist and I decided that it was probably the way to go. On the bright side, I have not had a psychotic episode since I started on medication.

One of my psychotic episodes happened while I was home on fall break from school. My air conditioner was off, but it was moving. For those of you who have never experienced visual hallucinations -- they're fucking terrifying. Appliances that are off shouldn't move. Yeah, I know, how do I know it was off? And so on. I've heard it all. Just trust me. It was moving. And it was scary. I was so scared I texted one of my friends I was on rocky grounds with. Because I didn't know what else to do. At the time I was still half in the closet, but working my way out, with most of my friends. I ended up leaving the room to take a shower. When I came back it was still moving. Very scary.

When I told my therapist, through a letter because I was too scared to tell her outright, she said the next step was medication. And I hadn't started on it right away because of my inability to talk to people. Apparently psychiatrists aren't as tolerant with anxiety disorders as therapists are.

The medications I have tried in various combinations in the order of being prescribed them:
The medications I am currently on are bolded.
The dosage I am current on is italicized.

Last Updated: 4/18/18

Zoloft (sertraline)

Desyrel (trazodone)

Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

Effexor (venlafaxine)

Remeron (mirtazapine) 

Klonopin (clonazepam)

Wellbutrin (bupropion)

Xanax (alprazolam) – 0.5 mg tid

Deplin (l-methylfolate)

Inderal (propranolol)

Abilify (aripiprazole)

Strattera (atomoxetine)

Viibryd (vilazodone)

Cymbalta (duloxetine)

Ambien (zolpidem)

Emsam (selegiline transdermal system)

Lamictal (lamotrigine)

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)

Lunesta (eszopiclone) 

Concerta (methylphenidate ER)

Brin/Trintellix (vortioxetine) – 20 mg

Seroquel (quetiapine)

Eskalith (lithium) – 2x300 mg bid

Norpramin (desipramine)

BuSpar (buspirone)

Lexapro (escitalopram)

Provigil (modafinil)

Lyrica (pregabalin)

Nuvigil (armodafinil)

Elavil (amitriptyline) – 75 mg

Neurontin (gabapentin)

Adderall (amphetamine salts) – 10-20 mg prn

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) – 60 mg

Vraylar (cariprazine) – 1.5 mg

Restoril (temazepam) – 30 mg

ProSom (estazolam) – 2 mg

Sonata (zaleplon) – 10mg

I plan on making a link to this page on my About Me page and keep it updated the best I remember.

And as always, if you have any questions feel free to ask.