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Brand names: FANAPT, Fanapt
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of iloperidone in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder is unknown. However, the efficacy of iloperidone could be mediated through a combination of dopamine type 2 (D 2 ) and serotonin type 2 (5-HT 2 ) antagonism. Iloperidone forms an active metabolite, P88, that has an in vitro receptor binding profile similar to the parent drug.
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***TLDR:*** *Dopamine Blockers are helpful for treating psychosis and schizophrenia,* *or in unconventional non-psychiatric terms:* ***Dopamine Blockers are helpful from keeping you away from spiritual experiences,*** ***higher states of consciousness and self awareness*** \-----------------
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Does anybody have any experience with this new AP Fenept (iloperidone)?
I’ve been on so many different antipsychotics.. Iloperidone, fluphenazine, quetiapine and now lurasidone (AKA: Latuda) To help alleviate schizophrenia symptoms. However, all of these medications have caused severe weight gain. I am looking for an antipsychotic that is pretty neutral or one that coul
***TLDR:*** *Dopamine Blockers are helpful for treating psychosis and schizophrenia,* *or in unconventional non-psychiatric terms:* ***Dopamine Blockers are helpful from keeping you away from spiritual experiences,*** ***higher states of consciousness and self awareness*** \-----------------
I just heard it recently was approved for bipolar I mania and mixed episodes. If you have tried it what are your opinions on it? Is it generally sedating or activating? I’m on Olanzapine now but it makes me so tired I am thinking of switching. Thanks in advance for any answers!
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