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Fanapt for Bipolar Disorder User Reviews

  • Anonymous
  • February 5, 2012

"Fanapt was the third medication I tried to treat mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It has worked wonders for me! It decreased my emotional reactivity so that I am able to perform well at work. I have less anxiety, and my hypomanic episodes are not only fewer, but also less intense. I really wish that it was less expensive, though. My insurance will not cover it, and even if it did, it is so expensive that it would consume more than half of my annual benefit allotment. I hope I can find a way to continue taking it. It has made such a difference for me."

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  • bud...
  • December 12, 2014

"At first, I thought it was helpful because I want to remain open and optimistic. I do think the medication helped with some anxiety. The side effects for me were so negative. It became very clear once off the Fanapt how the side effects were adversely impacting me. I had severe joint and muscle pain as a result of taking Fanapt. I can deal with a little anxiety. My other medications take care of that: Lamictal and Topamax. Fanapt side effects outweigh the benefits for me. Yoga and breathing exercises and mindful meditation. Also, the restlessness and dry nasal passageways, and feeling that I had to constantly move and shuffle my feet, as well as the long-term possible tardive dyskinesia."

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