Aripiprazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• HB1000
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I have had chronic mild depression for most of my adult life. I took Prozac for over 20 years but it really didn't help. I was then prescribed Citalopram 40 MG, which did make a positive impact on my depression. When it wasn't quite enough, my doctor prescribed 2 mg of Abilify - which I have been taking for over 3 weeks. I can only say that this med works. I have never ever been a "morning person", but since I started on Abilify, I have been getting up very early and taking on the day with a lot of energy and positivity. In my view, this medication does work as a supplement to existing anti-depressant medication. Only side effect experienced thus far is: mild insomnia (no weight gain at all - at least so far)."

• Sway
• January 23, 2020

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I benefit from abilify for MDD. I noticed a huge improvement in my functioning and am able to get more things done. It's not that I have extra energy, I just feel less overwhelmed by doing things and therefore am able to do them. It's helped me lose weight by increasing my ability to be active, and also decreasing my stress/emotional eating. It increased my sex drive, which was something I was struggling with in depression. Overall I recommend this drug for MDD. However, I just recently increased from 7.5mg to 15mg and am starting to feel dizzy and get head aches. Maybe this will lesson or pass soon. If it gets worse then I'll reduce my dose. But I've found this medication to be particularly helpful whereas I've tried a LOT of other meds and find no results. I am also taking lamicital 200mg for BPD/PTSD."

• A925
• May 12, 2017

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I am very very sensitive to medication. My psychiatrist and I tried several meds before landing on this one, which my body can actually tolerate. I was extremely depressed. Nothing seemed to lift the fog. After taking Abilify 2mg (at night), I noticed it's benefits a week later. I'm more determined, focused, and actually want to get healthier. No suicidal thoughts. Don't feel like a zombie. It does make me sleepy which is why I take it at night. It's been almost a month on this new medication and so far so good."

• Austi...
• August 25, 2013

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I started 20 MG of Prozac over a year ago and it has since been increased to 60 MG a day. I addition to that I started BuSpar 5 MG about 6 months ago and that also has been increased to 15 MG a day. Even between the two, I still didn't feel like myself again, then I started 5 MG of Abilify a month ago. It has been a blessing. I am doing this now, and becoming less introverted, and I get great satisfaction over small things like simple conversations with friends and family. As it was originally difficult for me to be okay with admitting I was depressed to begin with, I was a little hesitant to take a medicine originally prescribed to those with schizophrenia. Now I am proud to say that I take it, because now I have my life back."

• Connie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Major Depressive Disorder "I finally got in to see a bonafide psychiatrist after seeing a LCSW for 4 yrs trying to find an antidepressant that would get me out of my vegetative state. He suggested Abilify. After 8 days on 5 mg I almost feel like living. I am doing things/projects I've put off forever. I am on 45 mg Remeron and 5mg Abilify. And I am starting to feel great and hope it continues. I had lost hope but I knew there must be something that would give me some motivation because I had none at all. I am 76 and have been depressed for the past 20. I think its time to enjoy life again!"

• Starr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 2, 2014

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Schizophrenia "My experience with abilify has been great because I no longer have schizophrenia or psychosis. I have been on this medicatiom since 2008 and I have never had any side effects at all, which is brilliant! I also feel so much better since I was diagnosed, like I am a new person."

• emren
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2024

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "So far 2mg Abilify has been amazing at managing my depression and stabilizing my mood. I had absolutely no start-up side effects, and the only thing I've noticed is increased appetite, which I'm keeping an eye on. I'm also on 40mg of Celexa, which did wonders for my anxiety but left my depression pretty much untouched. I swear Abilify started working the first week, which NEVER happens for me with meds (Celexa took a good 3 months to totally work for my anxiety). After months of hell, it's so good to remember what it's like to just live your life and not feel like it's constantly ending. I promise if anyone is suffering there IS a solution, and you'll make it until you find it. I promise it will get better."

• Lou
• January 28, 2021

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Bipolar Disorder "Been diagnosed 18 years ago with Bipolar ...OCD. panic an anxiety disorder. I've been on antidepressants since then then a few months ago it got worse 15 panicked attacks every single night an I walked floors all night long. Every night still sleep sitting up all night. I dose off an on, all night. I've suffered all my life feeling different since I was old enough to remember say 5 yrs old and I'm 49 now. I would like share my experience to help someone else, since I've always been paranoid and avoid people. I always felt shy an awkward and I guess since my new blue pill Abilify I feel so much better. After taking my first pill my racing thoughts disappeared and my moods got better and I finally feel normal. Everything seems so enjoyable now it saved my mental well being ..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2017

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I have been treated with situational depression that turned to a chemical imbalance and have tried just about every SSRI/ SNRI out there. I was on Cymbalta 60mg alone for several years and even with ability 2mg but it wasn't until I tried cymbalta 60mg with Abilify 5 mg that I saw real results I have more energy than I have had in several years, my anxiety and social anxiety levels have diminished to almost non existent. I don't seem to have any side effects from the Abilify. Hope some of you try my advice."

• Boston
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 28, 2013

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I was prescribed 5mg of Abilify as a 'booster' to the Wellbutrin 200mg I have been taking for over 5 years. The combination is great! I felt like myself in only a few days and it has continued to be effective over the past 18 months that I've been on the combination. I would highly recommend talking to your doctor about this, it has changed my life!"

• Jano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 8, 2021

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I took Abilify 10mg for several years. It really helped me stabilize my moods and get my depression under control and took away a to of my urges of self harming behaviors. I have found Abilify much more helpful than any other traditional SSRI/antidepressant I have tried in the past like Lexapro, Prozac, and Zoloft. None of those medications really made a significant impact. The reason I stopped taking Abilify is because of the weight gain. Personally, antipsychotic medications have always cause weight gain for me. I gained about 50 pounds while on Abilify. I switched to 50mg Lamictal and have started losing some of the weight. Abilify can really be life changing, but you just have to be aware of the possible side effects."

• cycli...
• January 22, 2015

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I was in severe depression. Working with a great psychiatrist who had me on Lamictal and Celexa with no change. He added 2.5mg of Abilify and by the 2nd day, I was myself again. Still feel great with good energy level and ability to cope."

• Gypsy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2020

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Schizophrenia "My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2017 at the age of 21. He tried just about every psychiatric medications in the market over a period of two years with little improvements and lots of side effects including weight gain etc.. Finally he was put on Abilify 20mg daily tablets ,within less than a month his condition started to improve significantly. He is now on a monthly injection which is very convenient. No side effects what so ever. It is now almost a year and we are very pleased with the results. Abilify was a god send."

• Kenzie
• October 17, 2014

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I have had it all basically. Had a manic episode in 2009, and then a repeat in 2011, but not as severe. I was okay before that had had no problems with anything maybe a little anxiety. Now that I am older and on my own most days I've had some pretty rocky months, and I was concerned and a bit frightened that the depression would rip me up. I was hesitant to try it because I take Ativan during the day. My doctor suggested Abilify. I have bipolar as well and can't take any antidepressants. He told me to start with a quarter for a week, and really thought it wouldn't work. It was a miracle. I then started taking 2mg at night and have been noticing I've been waking up earlier. Doing things that I would hold off till 3pm. Wonderful."

• Joe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2019

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Bipolar Disorder "I had so many horrible experiences with meds for my bipolar. It scared me to try one more but I'm now on 2mg of abilify once daily and found my old self again after a very long time living an unbearable life. The only side effect is slight insomnia and I'm losing the ton of weight that I gained while on seroquel. Abilify saved my life."

• CMH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2013

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I have been taking different depression medicines for over 20 yrs. Been taking Celexa for the past 4, but even with an increase, I noticed no difference. I didn't realize that depression was causing me to sleep constantly. I could barely function due to my fatigue. I'm a homemaker that could barely get through one little chore a day. After starting 5mg of Abilify, I am a new person! No more naps, rested in the morning, & getting a lot accomplished every day. I am so relieved, & feel so much energy! My appetite has increased, so I hope this is a temporary side effect. Sometimes I feel like I can't sit still either, so I may cut back on the dosage. I've got my life back, & so hope this medicine can help others that are suffering!"

• Dorothy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2024

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I was severely depressed. Lost my husband of 60 years 2 years ago. I felt so bad words cannot describe!! My provider put me on Abilify and I FEEL ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! It’s like I stepped into a new body!!"

• MSENE...
• November 12, 2013

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "i have been depressed most my life, it runs rampant in my family, i really dont have much to be depressed about, i have a good life, i have some bumps, been taking "SERTRALINE 200MG/DAILY", FOREVER, I WAS STUCK, THERE WERE days i would stare out my window for 8 hours doing nothing, zero energy, zero interest in anything, had to force myself to do things, thought some of this was due to being menopausal, but the doc gave me abilify, started with2mg, about 2 weeks later i felt something but not enough, went to 4mg a day with my depression pills, im telling u in one week,, someone turn the lite on, amazing, energy, interests everything, but the cost is unabtainable, no insurance been getting free samples, 1400$/month. help, i cant go off thes"

• Henna
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 28, 2019

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I wasted a year of my life on Abilify stuff. It turned me into a zombie, made me gain 10 lbs, and compulsively shopped -even on just a 1mg dose. It was added to my Wellbutrin to help with anxiety and agitation and sure it did help with that but I found myself becoming more depressed from my side effects. Wouldn’t recommend. It’s an antipsychotic and it feels like one. I was not myself on it. I’m not suffering from psychosis so why take an antipsychotic at all? I don’t believe in this at all as an add on drug to augment treatment for depression."

• CGoat
• April 17, 2020

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Major Depressive Disorder "Abilify helped me go from hardly being able to get off the couch for months to cleaning the house. Things feel "possible", and you see something and think "I'll take care of that now." I'd say it doesn't make your mental state better so much as it fixes the body depression. I take abilify for MDD with Wellbutrin, and they're a great combo for me. The wellbutrin is great for my mood, and abilify allows me to get off the couch. I was worried when I started taking abilify because I didn't feel anything at all until day 9 or 10, so give it some time to start working. I haven't experienced any side effects, and have actually lost weight because of how much more I'm moving around. I'm on 4mg (two 2mg pills). One weird thing about the pills is that they're TINY, like 1/4 the size of a tic tac, no joke."

• Magoo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2018

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I’ve been very depressed since losing my Mom two years ago. My depression had worsened to the point where I could hardly drag myself out of bed in the morning. I’ve been on Celexa for anxiety & depression. It was like a magic bullet for my anxiety but did nothing for my depression! My Dr started me on Abilify two weeks ago and I can actually feel it working! I’m actually doing things without having to drag myself. Another positive thing: I’ve always had wonderful dreams at night, but have never had a single dream since I lost my Mom. I actually started having dreams again! I feel like my brain is waking up from a long sleep!"

• jjplu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 25, 2013

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Schizophrenia "I used to hear bad voices in my head,and thought the government was watching me, had evil thoughts in my head while hearing voices. My doctor prescribed me Abilify,and within 2 days all the voices went away, as long as I take it, the voices are not there. What a miracle it has been for me."

• Tina
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 19, 2020

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Autism "Abilify has been life changing for our family. Our autistic sons aggression towards his siblings had been a major problem for many years and other drugs that were prescribed didn't help much. Much to our surprise, a day or two after starting abilify our son immediately backed down from arguing for the first time in his life. We were all absolutely stunned. My sons irritable and aggressive behaviour (due to his autism) wreaked havoc on our family and destroyed relationships between our kids. I just wish our son had been prescribed Abilify before so much damage was done."

• Wendy
• June 26, 2018

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "I started taking Abilify along with my Cymbalta. After a week I began to feel incredible. This drug has helped me to focus. I'm doing creative things that I haven’t thought of for years. I feel self-confident. No negative thoughts."

• Eliza...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2023

Abilify (aripiprazole) for Depression "A light switch has been turned on! Actually, ALL of the lights in the stadium are on!! I have suffered from depression for 20 years. Was I suicidal? NO, but I realized after the 10mg dose began to work that I have not felt like myself for over 10+ years. For the last 7 to 10 years, I have been on Prozac 40 mg, Wellbutrin XL 300 mg, and 40 mg of BuSpar per day. I have never had the kind of success with any drug that I have had with Abilify. I feel like my creativity is back, I feel like my desire to get out of bed is back, I feel like my motivation to do projects and organize in my house is back, and I feel my desire to communicate and reach out to friends and family is back. I really do hate it for anyone who has negative side effects with Abilify because it has changed my life in three short weeks! I highly recommend it."