Abilify - how long does it take to get through initial side effects?

I was on 10mg of Abilify for 5 days. I have been off it for 4 days. My body is so squirmy, i cant function and im so sleepy because it keeps me up at night. What can i do? Im going insane

Is there anything I can take to help with the symptoms until they fade away? I feel like I want to jump out of my skin.

I started on 2mg less than a week ago and I feel awful. I didn't think anything of it and just thought I might be getting sick. It wasn't until today when a friend of mine asked me if it might be the Abilify that it clicked. I've been nauseous, felt weak and shaky, super tired, and have been having spells where I feel super hot and breakout in a cold sweat. It has been a struggle to get out of bed the last two days because I am so tired and anxious to boot. I hope this 2mg works out because I can't imagine having to go to a higher dose.

I am bipolar disorder type 1 with recurring depressive disorder and have been taking Abilify for nine days. My psychiatrist started me out at 2 mg. I have been experiencing trembling hands, a jittery feeling, nausea and had my first muscle spasm last night. I am going to try to continue taking it, since it appears that these side effects may subside within 2 to 4 weeks. I am also on Depakote, Wellbutrin and Celexa. At this point, I will try anything. If you can ride it out, I would suggest doing that, but if your dosage seems too high, or you just can't take it, definitely call your doctor. One thing I will impart to you is always take your medicines. I didn't take my Depakote for 16 years and it put me in a terrible place. Almost cost me my life. And never forget that you have friends and family - count on them, as you are never really alone.

I started on 10mg 5 days ago and with 24 hours I had not slept, was suffering from migraines and had those severe muscle cramps in my legs and feet. I have been on 5mg now since Saturday, Sept, 16. I still am having migraines but the muscle cramps are starting to subside. How long should I give it before calling my doctor to see if we need to cut it down some more?

I sure feel sorry for all of you & wonder how I am going to cope. I just started taking abilify about a week ago at a 2 mg dose & I can barely stay away. It sad to say that I preferred the lithium I had been on but, after adverse reactions & a week in the hospital it's abilify for me. Hope this sleepiness goes away. I got to go back to work soon.

I took my first dose last night and now I feel like a freaking zombie! I only took 5 mg, they gave me 10 mg but said to start out with 5 and see if that made me feel better then if not I can increase to 10. But based on how I feel now no way do i want to go higher! I also take Paxil 37.5 mg once a day, and Tridozon for insomnia 50 mg. I really hope I adjust quickly because I am not liking this at all!!!

I started taking abilfy about a week ago I'm soo tired I'm trying to give it time how long did it take u to adjust also a Lil dizzy and light headed

I am curious to know how you are feeling today? I read you post and I just started Abilify 2 days ago and I had a few of the same symptoms. Do these go away?

My Doctor put me on 10mg to start and it was just too much. I was experiencing the side effects you mention. 5 days ago, the med was decreased to 5 mg and I am feeling better already. The anxiety and insomnia was just too much on 10 mg. I would definately call your doc ASAP. I am already as hyper person and I can't take something that is going to speed me up even more

Hi, i would never want to disagree with someone, but i thought 10mg was the 'normal' starting dose? Increasing to between 15 - 30mg.
Anyway, you should expect to start feeling better after 2 weeks of taking Abilify. It can sometimes take longer for you to feel much more stable, 4 weeks +, but hopefully the symptoms you are experiencing should fade by the 2 week point. It wouldn't hurt to give your doctor a call to discuss how you are feeling, he can advise you on this. Hoping you are feeling better soon!

You are on a too high of dose to start out on. Generally started at 2 mgs and if needed increased from there. I would discuss this with the prescribing doctor.