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Coming off Latuda

Postby GadSitar » Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:41 pm

I have been on Latuda for the past 8 months. I tried to stop it 6 months ago and had a psychotic episode. I know that it's risky to stop but I was wondering if anyone has successfully stopped it. I just can't be on this medication because it's ruining my life. I started making a lot of mistakes at work because of poor cognition induced by the drug. I have no concentration and don't think properly when making decisions. My job requires a lot of focus so this is terrible. My line manager has noticed this and hinted that I should probably find another job.

So in an effort to protect my job I stopped it once again. I have been off it for 5 days and seem very stable. I noticed massive cognitive and mood improvements. I just finally feel like my brain is functioning and that I can think clearly. Last time I had the psychosis I was also under a lot of stress which triggered paranoia and I drank heavily for a few days. I am hoping this time I will succeed in coming off it and recovering mentally. If anyone experienced this please let me know.
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