[rsrk]

I've been on abilify 4mgs. for about three weeks (along with Prozac 40mgs (for depression) and Adderall 20mg (for ADHD) both of which I had been on for years previously). I was put on the abilify because of my manic, moody, unpredictable behavior. I do feel much more stable BUT I am eating about double what I was three weeks ago (always starving) and have already gained eight pounds. The weight gain alone is making me want to stop taking the abilify. Is there an alternative medication without this gross side effect? I am tempted to stop taking it - is that dangerous? THanks.

[ihcuids]

Unfortuantly a lot of psych drugs cause weight gain. I have Bipolar and they put me on Lithium. I gained 20 pounds in 4 weeks so I immediately told my doctor to take me off it. But I wouldn't stop any drug cold turkey without talking to my doctor first, epspecially since you've been on it for a couple of weeks. My doc just put me on Abilify too so cross your fingers that I don't gain any weight