At first it worked great for me and then I developed the shakes and akathesia (sp?) so switched to Geodon.

Most people say they love abilify. I hate it. I took it and my ankles, feet, and legs started swelling. I got headaches and stomachaches. He dropped the dosage even though I was only on 10mg. I'm still swollen if I don't take water pills. I've gain 12lbs since being on it although I've read only 3% of people experience weight gain. The worst part of it for me is the numb feeling it gives me. I feel flat. No feelings at all. Neither good nor bad, happy or sad. I'd rather feel something than nothing. Maybe you will do well on it though. Good Luck.

I know a number of people who have done very well on Abilify. As far as side effects are concerned, meds effect everyone differently. www.crazymeds.org is a good place to learn about psych meds. Of course it's always advisable to discuss this with your doctor as well.

I refused to take Depakote too, because of the weight gain. I have been on and off Abilify for 8 months. At first it made me drool, then my pdoc reduced the dose, I was on like 5 other meds so it was hard to tell. But my episode of severe depression turned into a mixed episode. I wasnt getting any better so I started ECT. I am still taking abilify, but I dont know if it is helping or not. Is Abilify the only med you are on? Most BP's are on more than one med. Sometimes you cant tell which one is doing what. But, I dont think it has had any negative impact on anything since the drooling. Best of luck!

ive been taking abilfy for 3years and it helps, it may make you drowsy,cause nausea or vomiting. abilify is also known as a mood stabilizer for people with bipolar disorder.

I hate it I quite taking the Depakote 5 weeks ago because my hair was falling out and this makes me have terrible tremors

I took abilify for about six mos. and it didn't seem to affect me other than making me clumsy. Also didn't do much for depression.

I was started on Depakote & Abilify 2 weeks ago. I took the Depakote for 2 days (I am not familiar with the medicine or Bipolar at all--just diagnosed) and the Depakote made me sooo dizzy. I stayed on Abilify and so far I haven't had any side effects that I am aware of. Just that it helps me sleep at night but that is a good thing for me because I have severe insomnia. Hope this helped!

I'm taking 5mg and it has helped with my anxiety.

My eye twitched , but it went away after a couple of days.

Abilify is a great med. It has helped to give me inner strength and solidity. It really has been a miracle drug for me. I highly recommend it.