Everything you NEED to Know about Rexulti (Brexpiprazole)

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  • @TheJenrichichi
    @TheJenrichichi Рік тому +37

    Rexulti has been my lifesaver after years of treatment resistant depression. Felt like a huge black cloud was lifted.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому +4

      I'm glad to hear you found a treatment that works well for you.

    • @ThePeacePlant
      @ThePeacePlant Рік тому +1

      Amazing! I am glad. I am trying it tomorrow

    • @ThePeacePlant
      @ThePeacePlant Рік тому

      Did you get a shot? The one I heard was a shot

    • @bekisakura
      @bekisakura 11 місяців тому +1

      Did you get any side effects? Any weight gain? My doc put me on it

    • @TheJenrichichi
      @TheJenrichichi 11 місяців тому

      A few lbs weight gain, which I can't stand but it beats feeling like I am walking around feeling horrible. Good luck with it!@@bekisakura

  • @2013LPN
    @2013LPN 6 днів тому +1

    I started this in May 2024 and my life has been brighter every day sense. It’s changed my life. I’ve been suffering with bipolar 1 and depression for years and nothing worked as great as this.

    • @mrb239
      @mrb239 3 дні тому

      period after the end of a sentence?
      ur a bot

    • @mrb239
      @mrb239 3 дні тому

      period after the end of a sentence?
      ur a bot
      nobody does that? fake news

  • @suanneleepool
    @suanneleepool 11 місяців тому +9

    I’m 54 and diagnosed a year ago with early onset dementia. I have had bipolar 1 majority of my life. I will be trying this starting tomorrow. At this point I’m really praying for as few side effects as possible. I’ve been having such a hard time with this. Thank you for the video!

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! I wish you well on your mental health journey 🙏

    • @joechlystun7979
      @joechlystun7979 9 місяців тому

      hows it going? i'd like to try Rexulti for my mother with dementia and was wondering if its working for you?

    • @Barbara-jq2se
      @Barbara-jq2se 7 місяців тому

      Re:comment: 👆Oh my dear! I’m so so sorry for your awful situation with such a rough/hard situation or experience that’s on your plate rt now. I don’t know you, but after reading your words my heart breaks/hurts for you. 🙏Please Jesus Christ watch over your daughter. You know precisely what & why she’s going through this horrible situation. Would you please surround her with a strength that she’s unaware of in order to deal with this awful circumstance that she’s having to endure with now. Please in whichever way you see possible for her to comprehend that she’ll get your attention that she’ll reconsider taking this particular kind of drug. It’s really between you Almighty God, Jesus Christ & Holy Spirit as to what you do & if she responds correctly. BLESSINGS to YOU!

  • @ancabostinariu6550
    @ancabostinariu6550 9 місяців тому +7

    Your presentations are great.

  • @jessm7902
    @jessm7902 Рік тому +7

    So informative thank you so much

  • @Swart781
    @Swart781 9 місяців тому +4

    Rexulti was beyond psychotic, after a half hour of taking it I would have flashes of orange and yellow and my eyesight, after a couple months of use it gave me the feeling of cancer in my bones sluggish to walk.

    • @timcepin3386
      @timcepin3386 7 місяців тому

      How are you doing now?

    • @Swart781
      @Swart781 7 місяців тому

      @@timcepin3386 it almost ended my marriage..... The doctor took me off it and it turns out no medication is better

    • @Ireallydontcaredoyou
      @Ireallydontcaredoyou 4 місяці тому

      Ironic that it did that since it’s an antipsychotic medication used for schizophrenia but I guess it induced almost immediate visual hallucinations for you , and within a half hour as well after starting it which I guess means you have one of the most rare genetic profiles in terms of how you metabolize medications because it takes at least a week generally for it or any antipsychotic to have actual psychopharmacological action in the brain.

  • @nerdbamarich2063
    @nerdbamarich2063 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for the fantastic info

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for always watching and commenting! I really appreciate it 🙏

    • @nerdbamarich2063
      @nerdbamarich2063 Рік тому

      @@LevelheadedMind you're more than welcome 🙏🏾

  • @khimbhandari7901
    @khimbhandari7901 Рік тому +4

    Can you make a video on oxcarbazepine?

  • @buttercup2305
    @buttercup2305 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much this was so helpful, i'm about to start 2.0 Rexulti

  • @maluballer23
    @maluballer23 10 місяців тому +1

    The recommended doses in agitation is actually 2mg. Per the clinical trials

  • @Turtlesrcool95
    @Turtlesrcool95 Рік тому +4

    Please make a video on Geodon (Ziprasidone)

  • @melysam.9049
    @melysam.9049 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for doing Rexulti. Should we use as a monotherapy in agitation?

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому +1

      It is approved for monotherapy use for those with Alzheimer's dementia and agitation. It is also used off label as monotherapy for agitation in other populations.

    • @melysam.9049
      @melysam.9049 Рік тому

      Thanks again! I appreciate you covering this topic

  • @199martin1
    @199martin1 Рік тому +4

    After trying almost all atypical antipsychogic including low dose clozapine without success or very low results or sometimes worse outcome than the original state, I started 2mg Rexulti 18days ago. So far it works better than previous ones but I don't know if the dosage is ok. I liked Abilify but it stopped working and side effects was horrible. I hope Rexulti will work for my disorganised shizophrenia with therapy resistant negative symtomps. I already feel something positive.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому +1

      I hope it works out for you, thanks for sharing your experience 🙏

    • @Barbara-jq2se
      @Barbara-jq2se 7 місяців тому

      Re:comment: 👆Just be very careful with anything you take into your beautiful body. A long time ago I was on Abilify & my mood was definitely much better than ever but I wasn’t hypomanic just enjoyed being alive. Felt like a happier human being. But unfortunately & unexpectedly I found I was gaining weight & started looking heavy! I had gained 20 Ibs of water! I really had to get off Abilify quickly. With Rexulti I’ve heard enough about the horrific side effects that I personally wouldn’t want it around me 1 bit! May Jesus Christ & The Holy Spirit surround you personally with His Divine power & intervene where you need it. 🙏Blessings being sent to you!

    • @fatimazehra2928
      @fatimazehra2928 5 місяців тому

      How did it work for u @199martin1

  • @cpru957
    @cpru957 Рік тому +2

    Can you make a video about Buspar/Buspirone?

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/_UgeE0seVyg/v-deo.htmlsi=AVS-EJMTq75AjZHj

  • @saharroshan8834
    @saharroshan8834 Місяць тому

    Can you please talk about geodon and compare it with rexulti?

  • @A_Walk_In_Their_Shoes
    @A_Walk_In_Their_Shoes 6 місяців тому +2

    Could this medication make a panic disorder worse? I had similar experiences with Wellbutrin and Effexor..

    • @marymarsillette6551
      @marymarsillette6551 3 місяці тому

      I had the same with Effexor!! Id also be interested to know. I hope it doesnt becus im being put on this for panic/anxiety on top of an antidepressant. What i read online was that if it does just contact your doctor right away.

  • @jatinsharma5024
    @jatinsharma5024 Рік тому +3

    In your opinion , Which medicines are best for tourette tics?
    If they are mild .

  • @anantpandey8672
    @anantpandey8672 Рік тому +1

    Ma'am please make a video on etizolam.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      I am not familiar with this medication, but will look into it. Thanks.

  • @bethhansen
    @bethhansen Рік тому +2

    Can you please do a video on the preferred anti-depressants & anti-anxiety meds for people with pre-existing bruxism? Is Wellbutrin + buspirone a good combo?

    • @ThePeacePlant
      @ThePeacePlant Рік тому +1

      It does work. It's more of a mood booster. I hate to say but I used to snort them to get a sort of amphetamine high. I was not using it right but it definitely worked for that. In short it did lift my mood

    • @kamiwellman8056
      @kamiwellman8056 9 місяців тому

      ​@@ThePeacePlantwhat was that?

    • @richwilson5969
      @richwilson5969 7 місяців тому

      I take wellbutrin and buspar. I think they work well together. If I don’t take wellbutrin I cry easy. If I don’t take buspar every day several times a day I end up with having lot of anxiety. I’m looking for a good anti depressant right now. Which brought me to this.

  • @cpnstbn1266
    @cpnstbn1266 8 місяців тому +2

    I tried ability and it worked for my mood and sleep but caused me intense akathesia ( restlessness). Now I’m trying Rexulti, hoping it works but we’ll see

    • @fatimazehra2928
      @fatimazehra2928 5 місяців тому

      How is your experience with it ?

    • @cpnstbn1266
      @cpnstbn1266 5 місяців тому

      @@fatimazehra2928my akathesia continued with the Rexulti so I had to stop taking it.

  • @lkjyuiop1987
    @lkjyuiop1987 6 місяців тому

    I’m on that it’s hard to tell what it does but it is night and day for depression

  • @michaelw6277
    @michaelw6277 10 місяців тому

    I’m bipolar 1 and SSRIs send me to the moon. Before it was clear that I was BP1 I was treated for major depressive, and after reporting aggression on SSRIs, I was given Effexor and Lamictal. I felt less depressed for a while and there was no aggression, but the depression came back. After failing a trial with Vraylar I was given Rexulti and the depression morphed into severe anhedonia. Against the advice of my nurse practitioner I’ve started titrating off of the Effexor because even though it’s an SNRI, I wonder if it’s giving me a purely negative effect as an SSRI would but I can’t see it because of the Lamictal.
    Question: should I still see the anti depression benefit of Rexulti without an SSRI/SNRI?
    I feel like my mood is lifting and a straight jacket is being removed as I reduce the Effexor. Is this a case of… even if this is counterintuitive, if it works it’s the right thing to do?

    • @Carvalhomek
      @Carvalhomek 4 місяці тому

      This anhedonia may be caused by the type of the antidepressive you're taking, it may be too serotoninergic for you (this happened to me when I was taking fluvoxamine - I felt like a robot). Then my doctor changed it to one that goes for that dopamine and norepinephrine area, bupoprione. Besides lamotrigine may not be enough for treating bipolar disorder, but it depends on your organism. I'm bipolar type 2, and started with lithium, lamotrigine and bup. My aunt only took lamotrigine, but it took her 6 months to get better. Psychiatrist disorders are not easy to find the medicine that fits very well dor each paciente. But keep trying, it's worth it.
      Ps; if you take lithium, don't forget to dose it's blood level because there is a range that is therapeutic, otherwise it may be toxic.

  • @abelwright8229
    @abelwright8229 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm taking this for treatment resistant depression and ptsd. I have a higher risk for side effects like sedation and twitching so I'm on 0.25 mg to start. I'm on testosterone as well so I already have a lot of concerns for cholesterol and things. Not many doctors have experience working with trans people so I'm worried that I might be at risk for some of these metabolic issues.

    • @curiousbystander9193
      @curiousbystander9193 2 місяці тому

      have ever tried significant diet change and exercise as treatment options?

  • @Ireallydontcaredoyou
    @Ireallydontcaredoyou 4 місяці тому

    Jezel , what are your thoughts about its off label use for Borderline symptoms/behaviors (i.e. emotional dysregulation) ?

  • @irecover
    @irecover Рік тому +2

    I started Abilify and the noise in my head (racing thoughts & negative thoughts) completely silenced. But I stayed constipated 5 days, heart burn stuffy nose and weight gain maybe due to being constipated also my tongue felt like I was having to talk funny like it felt thick . Now I am on Rexalti I am scared bc I am border line diabetic high cholesterol and taken HTN meds. Giving it a chance. Nose still stuffy.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      I hope you have better luck with Rexulti. Make sure to monitor your labs every 3 months if your concerned about the metabolic syndrome. It doesn't happen to everyone, but beign that you are diabetic you are a higher risk for it.

    • @ooakRAREGEM
      @ooakRAREGEM 11 місяців тому

      Hello, how is it working for you?

  • @kriskakumani5620
    @kriskakumani5620 Рік тому +2

    Please make a video on clomipramine. Thanks

  • @usmanwisa3386
    @usmanwisa3386 Рік тому +3

    Talk about the new drug Gemiperone

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      I'm not sure about this one, is thar the correct spelling? Do you mean Geodon?

    • @usmanwisa3386
      @usmanwisa3386 Рік тому +1

      @@LevelheadedMind sorry I mean Gepirone

  • @AmirKhan-y5y9k
    @AmirKhan-y5y9k 10 місяців тому

    How does Rexulti improve cognitve disfunction?

    • @Barbara-jq2se
      @Barbara-jq2se 7 місяців тому

      Re:comment: 👆Please think 2x or more before taking this drug! You’d better pray 🙏 before taking this drug into your body. There are many good reason to reconsider it! There’s really too many seriously bad/horrible side effects that could trigger inside your body anytime. I cringe thinking about how all these poisonous chemicals/drugs can affect your body from head to toe. Re: your head that involves your brain 🧠! It’s called: Head quarters! It’s a quarter of your body. But that’s where your personal computer is located! The wrong drug can easily cause havoc on/in it. Guess you’re gonna do what you’re gonna do.

  • @garysimone4977
    @garysimone4977 Рік тому +2

    God what a dangerous med !!!!

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому +1

      Yes, medications aren't for everyone and you must always weigh the risk vs benefits.

  • @AlexanderMcCombs
    @AlexanderMcCombs 5 місяців тому

    Rexulti gave me bad side effects I couldn't stop moving felt restless nausea allergic reaction and spaced out

  • @pygmy_leopard
    @pygmy_leopard Рік тому +1

    I've had horrible Insomnia from Rexulti 2mg onwards and Now I'm looking to switch. I was unable to find my goldilocks zone.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      I'm sorry to hear that I hope you find something that works for you.

    • @timcepin3386
      @timcepin3386 7 місяців тому

      How’s your sleep now? I’m generally able to sleep every other night!

  • @matthewrousseau2982
    @matthewrousseau2982 Рік тому +1

    So it's better than abilify for akathasia but worse for weightgain

  • @dell1032
    @dell1032 11 місяців тому +1

    I thought 5HT-2A was serotonin. I might be wrong.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it's a serotonin 2A receptor. 5HT refers to serotonin and the numbers ans letters are specific receptor sites.

  • @wsp7794
    @wsp7794 Рік тому +1

    Luvox 100mg + .5mg rexulti for depression. Anyone? Any comments?

  • @rishikhan7180
    @rishikhan7180 Рік тому +2

    Which medicine for feeling bieng trapped anxiety anywhere there you cant find exit

  • @imhidingasecret
    @imhidingasecret Рік тому +1

    Can this be used for OCD?

    • @ThePeacePlant
      @ThePeacePlant Рік тому +1

      Try with your doctor and if it doesn't work then you can stop

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      With caution as it can cause issues with impulse control as I discussed in the video.

    • @ac31454
      @ac31454 Місяць тому

      how did it go for you?

  • @Rebecca-zr3lu
    @Rebecca-zr3lu 5 місяців тому +5

    I pray for healing from all medications’ side effects and EPS symptoms in Jesus name Amen Yesterday, today and tomorrow. For eternity. 😊

  • @gregoryalbert6020
    @gregoryalbert6020 Рік тому +1

    Anyone take this for anxiety? I was just prescribed this alongside my SSRIs but I haven’t seen much talk about anxiety.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому

      There really aren't studies on its efficacy for anxiety. Depending on the type of anxiety you have, it may benefit.

  • @knewkirk7048
    @knewkirk7048 Місяць тому

    They always,say only a few pounds but its usually way higher like 20 to 100lbs

  • @anthonybenedetto9315
    @anthonybenedetto9315 3 місяці тому +2

    Your videos are great but the little sound effects drive me absolutely mad. The snapping of fingers, clicking and popping sounds are extremely irritating. Perhaps this might be part of MY mental issues. 🤷‍♂️

  • @lkjyuiop1987
    @lkjyuiop1987 6 місяців тому

    So that’s where the running nose comes from

  • @wsp7794
    @wsp7794 Рік тому +2

    I cant take rexulti, too many side effects

    • @timcepin3386
      @timcepin3386 7 місяців тому

      Such as? I mean did you take it?

  • @RealDeal-j9u
    @RealDeal-j9u 4 місяці тому

    This is a dangerous drugs for seniors should not be used

  • @capsule2326
    @capsule2326 5 місяців тому +1

    Taking it as an add-on to anti depression med.
    Got started at .25mg every other day.
    After 3 weeks of that, was moved to .25mg every day.
    After just over a week of the every day, I noticed I had gained about 7 -8lbs.
    Was first given Abilify which hit me with terrible side-effects almost right away.
    I haven't noticed any change what so ever being on this stuff and certainly don't see anything positive that would counteract the negative self-image I have with the continuing weight gain.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  5 місяців тому +1

      That is unfortunate! I hope you are working with a provider who can help you get to the root cause of your depression so you can get off these medications and feel good again!

  • @ascgazz
    @ascgazz 7 місяців тому

    Avoid anything that begins with “Brex”. 😂

    • @Goerge-l7t
      @Goerge-l7t 6 місяців тому

      Avoid meds begins with Z

    • @ascgazz
      @ascgazz 6 місяців тому

      @@Goerge-l7t avoid unsolicited medical advice from strangers on social media. 👍🏻

  • @RealDeal-j9u
    @RealDeal-j9u 4 місяці тому

    Reckless decision

  • @zrtknl
    @zrtknl Рік тому +1

    I'm on day 21 of 1 mg rexulti and 5 mg prozac for depression. No results yet. which is disappointing since it is so easy to use. It gives me absolutely zero side effects.

    • @LevelheadedMind
      @LevelheadedMind  Рік тому +2

      That's a very low dose of Prozac, perhaps discuss that with your provider.

    • @coreyboren3476
      @coreyboren3476 11 місяців тому +1

      I’m on the same thing but higher Prozac and it does help me

    • @zrtknl
      @zrtknl 11 місяців тому

      I made a mistake. I was on 10mg Prozac (not 5) but I think Prozac is my problem. I don't think it works anymore. Will be looking at new SSRIs to pair with Abilify or Rexulti. @coreyboren3476 @@coreyboren3476

    • @xgengx7530
      @xgengx7530 3 місяці тому

      5mg of prozac is a very low dose

  • @darcylamourea6666
    @darcylamourea6666 9 місяців тому

    Rexulti makes me feel like I took Adderall

    • @ac31454
      @ac31454 Місяць тому

      interesting iv been feeling the same thing, but more mild.

  • @random-hp8fq
    @random-hp8fq 24 дні тому

    the Finger snapping sound is very annoying

  • @jasondrobick2363
    @jasondrobick2363 10 місяців тому

    What abou panic attacks?