User Reviews for Aripiprazole

Abilify (aripiprazole): Something just "cliked" after I started taking this medication. I’ve suffered depression my whole adulthood and nothing seemed to do much of anything. Less than I week taking Abilify I wanted to be active; I'm happier, and more outgoing. So far no noticeable weight gain.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I became less withdrawn, happier, and there was no weight gain. Some insomnia at first, but that cleared up after the first week.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I was withdrawn since my last psychotic break and this medication seems to be what fixed that. There was no weight gain. There was some trouble sleeping for the first two weeks. Over all I'd say this is the best antipsychotic I have tried.

Abilify (aripiprazole): Over the years I have taken a number of different drugs and combinations of drugs for depression. By far the worst side effects I have ever experienced were associated with Abilify. The muscles in my legs became so stiff that walking anywhere was slow and painful. I felt nauseous all the time and several times experienced acid reflux. There was the constant feeling of needing to move and involuntary jerks of arms and legs. Sometimes my legs would shake uncontrollably. It took a while for these side effects to subside after coming off the drug. It's really good to see that this drug has helped so many people but it's not for me!

Abilify (aripiprazole): This drug has DRASTICALLY improved my life. I hope it keeps working! I battled depression and anxiety for 15 years tried dozens of drugs, no drugs, diets, therapy, you name it. I even self medicated with alcohol for a short while. Recently my depression and anxiety got so bad I gained 30 pounds, couldn't get out of bed and was suicidal. On Abilify I feel normal, a feeling I haven't had in a long time. I'm motivated to make the most of my day, the crying spells and suicidal ideation has stopped, and I sleep like a baby. I had just about given up on medication thinking they may be the route of my increased depression but Abilify has been a life saver! No negative side effects for me!

Abilify (aripiprazole): I really think this drug has been a life saver. But be careful with the dosing-sometimes less is more. I currently take 2.5 mg and that is enough to pop me out of the depression. At 5 mg I was very "flat," anxious, and my joints ached. Everyone is different, but this drug can be very helpful.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I have had resistant depression for about 3 years. Started Abilify 2mg two months ago and feel like a new person. I can get out of bed in the morning and go to work. I have a desire to do things again with friends. Don't spend the weekends in bed anymore! I am so thankful--this has helped me tremendously.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I have suffered from major depression since Junior High School. In the last 4 or so years all anti-depressants stopped working for me. I am in my 40's. Abilify has helped me tremendously. The only side effect I seem to have is bad headaches but I guess the price is worth it as I am starting to have a life again.

Abilify (aripiprazole): At a tiny 1 mg dose this drug was wonderful for about a month. Instead of having a crazy sleep-till-noon schedule, I started to wake up in the morning on my own. I wasn't as tired, and I got a lot of things done. Which alone helped my depression. I was also able to start exercising and eating right without crazy cravings - so I lost about 10 lbs. The doctor increased me to 2.5mg/day and things really went downhill. I can only sleep for 4-6 hours at a time, so I have to nap twice during the day and as soon as I take the medicines I'm so tired I'm basically incapable of driving. I'm cutting back down by half today hoping it was a dosing issues.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I developed Tardive Dyskinesia and Dystonia after having taken Abilify (for too long apparently). It has made my life far more difficult. I am posting this because I just want to make people more aware that this happens so it doesn't happen to them if they can avoid it.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I am only 17, but after having suffered moderate to severe depression and after trying several different medications, I began taking Abilify. It has worked extremely well and I have only had one "meltdown" since. I am very happy with it and have not noticed any side effects.

Abilify (aripiprazole): This medication has made a great difference in my life. I have suffered from a very resistant form of depression and Abilify has helped. I take it at night and it helps me sleep. To avoid the weight gain I make sure I don't eat anything after I've taken it and am ready for bed.

Abilify (aripiprazole): This medicine was prescribed to me as an add on with Zoloft. It did help my depression and anxiety... unfortunately I went from 118-122 lbs to 167 lbs.... and I didn't even weigh myself at my heaviest. I thought my thyroid was crapping out on me so I got that tested and it came back fine and then my Dr. was like.... one of the side effects of Abilify is weight gain. One of my friends who took it also gained a lot of weight as well... not to say if affects everyone this way but if you started taking it and are gaining weight like crazy with no end in site please talk to your doctor.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I'm not sure if Abilify worked or not. I know I didn't feel worse after 3 weeks of taking it. I did and do now have terrible muscle and joint pain that I never experienced before taking abilify. I had to stop taking it because of this side affect.

Abilify (aripiprazole): Two weeks since I started abilify 5mg, I can now get out of bed and enjoy my life. I am up at 4am, but so is my dad and 4 dogs which makes me go to bed early. But throughout the day. I am a totally new and fun person. I hope it lasts.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I have been taking 2mg of Abilify for a week and I am a different person. I am alive again.

Abilify (aripiprazole): First dose was 5 mg, it made me so ill I fainted. Second night, took 2.5 mg and it's my ticket! I'm motivated, productive, can think and make decisions. I sleep 7-8 hours, wake up without pain and in the shower by 8am instead of waiting for 2pm for fibromyalgia pain to ease. I take it with 30 mg of Cymbalta, I think they compliment one another. It's been four weeks and I still feel like I've got a new lease on life. Hope it lasts.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I had been on at least 5 different SSRIs with no good effect. Abilify with Lamictal made a huge difference.

Abilify (aripiprazole): My son is 16 and has ADHD and had been diagnosed as being depressed and eating disorder in the last 6 months. He takes Concerta for the ADHD. He started Abilify and we saw immediate results. Better behavior, less controversial and argumentative. Unfortunately, after being on the Abilify for 3 days, one of his teachers observed that his hands were shaking. My son didn't realize until it was pointed out to him. Then 5 days later he completely passed out and had tremors. Fortunately he was at home and fell on carpet and did it in front of me so we could get help. The doctor immediately took him off the Abilify. We were so hoping the Abilify would work.

Abilify (aripiprazole): Working great so far. Side effects are bearable.

Abilify (aripiprazole): I have had weight gain with this medicine. It has knocked out the medication-resistant depression that I have been suffering with for years.

Abilify (aripiprazole): Have been taking 5 mg for 3 weeks. Feel great and no depression. I can only sleep 5 hours at a time. My doctor is cutting me down to 2 1/2 mg taken in the morning once a day. I also have a feeling of heavy muscles or heavy limbs, working out with my cardio has felt a lot harder than usual. Will update on how the decreased dosage goes.

Abilify (aripiprazole): This medicine helped me with my depression a great deal but I had to stop taking it because of the side effects. I developed Akathisia, inability to sit still. I couldn't even sit through dinner. I had to constantly be moving. I am now trying Seroquel XR but have developed a twitch in my arms and legs.

Abilify (aripiprazole): Abilify is working for me, I take it before I go to bed and helps me fall a sleep and stay sleep. I also wake early and I'm very energetic. I'm thankful for this medicine!

Abilify (aripiprazole): My Doctor gave me 2 weeks of Abilify, 2mg as a sample to take in addition to my 450mg of Wellbutrin. Made me extremely dizzy and had difficulty driving safely due to this.