Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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My 15 year-old son has been treated for bipolar disorder for 5 years now. Lithium, Welbutrin and recently changed from rispirdol to abilify. His hand tremors have become worse following the switch to abilify. My ex tells me that the medical professional responsible for monitoring and maintaining my son's treatment has said that the tremors are not typical of the type observed with lithium treatment and that the tremors are similar to those experienced during a manic state.
I can find nothing on the net about mania and tremors and I'm wondering if anyone in this community can shed some light on this topic for me...
I can find nothing on the net about mania and tremors and I'm wondering if anyone in this community can shed some light on this topic for me...
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My whole arm shakes if I'm on more medication then my body can take. Perhaps your son is on to high of a dose for him. Or hes still getting use to medication changes.
If the condition gets worse or is prolonged for any period of time then you should immediately make an emergency appointment with his PDOC because long term subjection to such a condition has the chance of becoming permanent.
From:
http://www.abilify.com/abilify/home/index.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and INDICATIONS for ABILIFY (aripiprazole)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Elderly patients, diagnosed with psychosis as a result of dementia (for example, an inability to perform daily activities as a result of increased memory loss), and who are treated with atypical antipsychotic medicines including ABILIFY, are at an increased risk of death when compared to patients who are treated with a placebo (sugar pill). ABILIFY is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.
Serious side effects can occur with any antipsychotic medicine, including ABILIFY. Tell your healthcare professional right away if you have any conditions or side effects, including the following:
* Very high fever, rigid muscles, shaking, confusion, sweating, or increased heart rate and blood pressure. These may be signs of a condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a rare but serious side effect which could be fatal
* Abnormal or uncontrollable movements. These may be signs of a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia, which may be permanent
* Elderly: An increased risk of stroke and ministroke has been reported in a clinical study of elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
* Diabetes, risk factors for diabetes (for example, obesity, family history of diabetes), or unexpected increases in thirst, urination, or hunger. Increases in blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), in some cases serious and associated with coma or death, have been reported in patients taking medicines like ABILIFY. Ask your healthcare professional about the need to monitor your blood sugar level before and during treatment
Lightheadedness or faintness caused by a sudden change in heart rate and blood pressure when rising quickly from a sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension) has been reported with ABILIFY. Medicines like ABILIFY can affect your judgment, thinking, or motor skills. You should not drive or operate hazardous machinery until you know how ABILIFY affects you.
Since medicines like ABILIFY can impact your bodys ability to reduce body temperature, you should avoid overheating and dehydration.
Medicines like ABILIFY have been associated with swallowing problems (dysphagia). If you had or have swallowing problems, you should tell your healthcare professional.
If you have suicidal thoughts, you should tell your healthcare professional right away.
While taking ABILIFY, avoid:
# Drinking alcohol
# Breast-feeding an infant
Tell your healthcare professional if you have a history of seizures, or are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, and about all prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking or plan to take.
Other common side effects include: headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, upset stomach, and an inner sense of restlessness or need to move (akathisia).
For patients who must limit their sugar intake, ABILIFY Oral Solution contains sugar.
For patients who cannot metabolize phenylalanine (those with phenylketonuria or PKU), ABILIFY DISCMELT (aripiprazole) contains phenylalanine.
If you have any questions about your health or medicines, talk to your healthcare professional.
INDICATIONS:
ABILIFY (aripiprazole) is indicated for the treatment of:
* Schizophrenia, including maintaining stability in patients who had been symptomatically stable on other antipsychotic medications for periods of 3 months or longer and observed for relapse during a period of up to 26 weeks
* Acute manic and mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder
* Maintaining efficacy in patients with Bipolar I Disorder with a recent manic or mixed episode who had been stabilized and then maintained for at least 6 weeks
The information on this site is intended for residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older.
I hope that this helps and your son gets the treatment that he needs.