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Abilify

cconfused71
cconfused71

My doc started me on this on a very low dose. I am hoping it helps the depression part that comes and goes. Anyone have good experiences with this med?

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I couldn't sleep on abilify. Hope you have a better experience
XSynzX
XSynzX
I started this a month ago. I love it, I am on it for Bipolar Disorder rage and irritability. Let me just say this works amazingly. My only issue on this is insomnia. Talk to your doctor right away if you can't sleep at nights because it may seem the medication is not working but it does. My Psychiatrist increased my Seroquel from 25mg to 75 mg on a 10mg dose. 50mg worked on a 5mg .

I just got my dose increased to 10mg last week. I went from everyday raged to every other day angry out bursts, so it does work. Also try to make sure you do a small workout routine, it will make you snacky every so often which will make you gain weight. As long as you have those tips you will feel good. Just communicate with your doctors if you notice any changes with sleep though.
XSynzX
XSynzX
Oh... I sleep like a baby with the Seroquel 75mg with a 10mg Abilify dose..
MisterMojoRisin
MisterMojoRisin
Gave me hives the first titration up. I think I started at 2mg., which was fine, but as soon as it went to 5, I broke out badly. Was an odd side effect. Usually it is mental.
JudicatorPrime
JudicatorPrime
Abilify was one of the meds that helped stabilize me after my suicide attempt. It changed my life. I hope it is able to give you some releif as well.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I haven't taken it but I wish you well... Let us know how it goes will you?... Big hug....xo
LorileiTheWolf
LorileiTheWolf
I take abilify and it works great for me, I hope it does the same for you! :)
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