My provider added that to my list of medications and told me to take it in the am??? Why? I should probably call her today and verify. I'm already on 90 mg of cymbalta, 4mg of prazoin, 200 mg of seroquel, 5mg of valium twice a day. Should I take the abilify with the seroquel, cymbaLTA, and the prazoin?
Does the medication Abilify make most patients sleepy?
Question posted by Brady77 on 19 Dec 2012
Last updated on 26 February 2021
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3 Answers
LaurieShay
19 Dec 2012
I suggest you take the Cymbalta with the Abilify in the morning while the Seroquell is best taken at night. The prazoin I'm not fimliar with unless you meant prazosin which is usually taken in divided doses in the morning and evening like the valium is prescribed. I take my Abilify in the morning and seem to do very well with it. Of course, the doctor is the best reference.
Abilify4toolongA
26 Feb 2021
Good morning. I have a question to you Laurie. What dose of abilify and over how long have you been on it? I'm completely off everything except Abilify for 9 months now. My doc and I came to the same conclusion that I was well enough to taper off all psych meds because they werent doing anything except make me fatter. I began last summer at 10 mgs Abilify and made it to 2.5 mgs with some stuffy head syndrome and daytime somnolence. Is there anything else I can do to feel better while I taper off? Thanks for sharing which is what makes this site so beneficial to those of us looking for answers we cant get practically anywhere.
WildcatVet
19 Dec 2012
Hi, Brady! You should talk to your doctor today and tell her about your sleepiness. You may just be adjusting to the addition of Abilify, but all the meds you're taking have the potential for interactions, and Abilify with your Valium could be the cause of your sleepiness. Ask her about taking it in the a.m. - my pysch wants me to take it at bedtime. Hope this helps. Others will be along shortly and may also have some ideas. Good luck!
Inactive
19 Dec 2012
Hello Brady. Not certain when you were told to take the Abilify. If you find it makes you sleepy, I would take it in the evening or just before your bedtime. Your doctor as you mentioned, will beable to confirm any questions you might have. Regards pledge
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