Abilify leveled me out. But I guess anything is possible. They do push it as something ot go with an anti-depressant when your anti-depressant isn't working. I would call your pdoc

Hmmm. Maybe it kicked the depression half and left me with the mania, lol. It's a "good manic" right now and it's nice to not be depressed and have all this energy etc. but I'm not looking forward to crashing...guess I probably should tell my pdoc.

check the web for the side effects they seem drastic but it does say manic but anthing can cause manic moods no sure if there no working but i think they are more of an antisycotic then a mood med

I am pretty sure it depends on the person, stuckathome, even though each medication has "common" effects.

For example, when I took Abilify several years ago, I started on 2mg only, but by the end of two weeks I was high as a kite. I am bipolar 1, and also seem to be affected by certain meds that don't bother others, so it caused Lots of issues at first.

I didn't stay that way, but I did get antsy and anxious after a few months. I've been "told" that a lower dose of Abilify is more likely to do that than a higher dose, so I'm not sure about the 10 mg - but again, different people may be affected differently.

Definitely tell your pdoc, and if I were you, I'd keep daily notes about the dosage of both your meds, and how you feel each day - even if it's only writing down: Monday, "manic", Tuesday "manic", Wednesday, "normal" etc.

Best of luck to you -

Hi different meds effect people differently but when I took abilify in the past it did the same thing to me it sped me up and made me more manic. I think that is a possible side effect but some times it also depends on what other meds you are taking. I had to be taken off abilify for that reason.

Now I take Celexa, Lithium and Trazadone and it is the best combination of Psych meds that I have ever been on. I hope you are able to find the right meds to manage your symptoms. I know how frustrating it can be to find the right meds and the right dose. Best wishes to you.

Thank you all for your replies. I will definitely talk to my pdoc about it since it seems like it might be from the Abilify. I wasn't sure if it could cause mania since it's supposed to be getting rid of it, seems backwards to me, and I'm not thinking very straight right now. I appreciate the responses, thanks!

When my doctor added abilify it completely messed with my system. I was manic and could not contain myself for a week while trying to adjust on it. Finally I had to be taken off of it. My doctor said there is no reason for the effects I had but maybe I'm not a fluke.

I had a dramatic, immediate experience with Abilify, but the doctors also said no way it was the Abilify, just like you guys.

The thing is, if you think you might crash then it is worth talking to your doctor asap.

Abilify shouldn't cause mania, it is afterall an antipychotic. However everyone reacts to drugs differently and you just never know how you will react till you take it.

It made me have akathisia - which can wind you up & make it hard to sleep.. Plus very agitated & anxious & you feel like you have to move a lot.. this really isn't mania, but a side effect - it happens in 24% of people taking abilify in their studies, so it's kind of common.. I'm not sure if this is happening to you - but I'm just throwing it out there.. :hugs: hope you feel better.. :-)

That's a very good point Chanel22. I do have those symptoms. I also noticed lately that I'm super bubbly, talking fast, putting on make up and jewelry, and feeling a little on edge. My boyfriend pointed out the other day that it seems like I "want to buy everything I look at and want to go shopping". This from a man who is still in denial about bipolar too. I'm not sure if I'm just feeling better or if I'm feeling a little to good, it's so hard for me to judge sometimes, especially when it comes on so fast.

When I leave my house I am quite bubbly (even if at home all the time I am quite down - that's atypical depression, the most common form) and I will wear makeup & jewelry usually always when I leave the house.. & i always want to buy everything - hahaha.. ;-) But I am an incredibly impulsive buyer when hypomanic, and I can be when extremely down too I have noticed (though not as bad as hypomanic) but I think the being down & shopping thing is kind of learned behavior as my mom would always do that.. & as a general rule I like shopping

i haven't had a mixed episode yet on abilify it has taken that away for me , I went from seroquel to abilify and liked it right away I felt much clearer and got some energy.
i do get jumpy legs and angst but were working on that and i don't feel like drinking anymore maybe 2 glasses if i'm out and that's an improvement
i hope it works for you

I'm the kind of person that normally is incredibly indecisive so I have a hard time shopping. I never know what I want. Recently I've been seeing all this stuff on tv and when we're out and saying "Oh wow, I have to have that!" about everything, lol. Honestly if my disability didn't cause me to be stuck in my house I'd probably be spending all kinds of money that we don't have.

I haven't worn make up or jewelry in probably about a year. I know part of it was depression but I don't usually want to wear it. Lately I want to wear it all the time. I don't know if maybe I'm just feeling better and don't remember what that feels like anymore and maybe akathisia on top of it or if it's mania or hypomania. I think I'll talk to my pdoc about it but try to wait it out until my appointment in a few weeks to see if it goes away on it's own.