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Is 2mg of Abilify making me gain weight?
My dr added 2mg of Abilify to my meds and I gained 2 pounds in 3 weeks. Is it Abilify or just that I'm finally starting to feel better? My stomach is constantly hungry and growling too. Anyone else have this?
Lamictal + Abilify?
I'm 46- dealt with depression my whole life and at 19 had a psychotic break/manic episode and then diagnosed BP 1. I refused to take the lithium that was prescribed to me and had 3 more complete psychotic breaks- I got the hint and since the last manic episode was so horrific- absolutely destroyed... read more
Should Abilify be prescribed for children?
My 13 year old daughter was given 'Abilify' to help control urges/impulses by her Dr. a behavior specialist. She was on the drug for 10 days. The morning of the 11th day she had a twitching of her lip, she dismissed it as more of an annoyance. By 4:00 her neck was twisted in a painful and... read more
Does it matter what time you take antidepressants? Morning or Night?
My psychiatrist prescribed me to take Abilify (2mg) as an addition to my Zoloft for my depression. I've been taking my zoloft (50mg) at night for months now but Abilify cancels out my seroquel (25mg) for sleep and gives me insomnia. My first thought was to take it in the morning but I'm worried at... read more
Prozac for depression and anxiety not working so well, what else could I try?
I have been on Prozac for about 10 years for depression and anxiety. In the past year or so my depression symptoms have started to return and my anxiety is worse than it has ever been. I have tried Zoloft and Welbutrin, as well as adding abilify but nothing seems to help. I have also been on... read more
I'm 5'10 and weighed 135-140 - after Abilify, I weigh 233. Any evidence that stopping Abilify (no?
... matter how well it works) will cause me to lose this weight? I've never been obese in my life! Help Meeeeee
Abilify side effects - dizziness, headaches, stomach issues, will these effects last or fade away?
I have been on 2mg abilify for almost 2 weeks for depression and anxiety. I have tried every other medication out there and either was allergic to them or couldn't handle the side effects. My psych doc put me on abilify. I have dizziness, headaches, and stomach issues. If this is related to... read more
Abilify, Wellbutrin XL, and Lamictal?
Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I'm looking for some insight as far as what is normal when starting a new med. To avoid a terribly long story, I will say that I believe I'm being treated for bipolar 2. I have never experienced this before hence my confusion about the diagnosis.... read more
Resistant depression; how long does it take for Abilify to kick in?
Hi guys, I am currently on Wellbutrin XR 150 mgs twice a day & celexa 40 mgs. I just started the 25mgs of Lamictal yesterday. However, I wanted to know is Abilify a different class of drug than the ones I listed? Cuz my dr wants 2 start me on a different class, since my depression is resistant! Do... read more
How does Seroquel react with Lamictal and Wellbutrin?
Hello all! I am 22 years old and have Bipolar I. I am currently taking 200mg Lamictal and 300mg Wellbutrin. I had been also taking 2.5mg Abilify but just went off of that to replace it with Seroquel. I just took 25mg for the first time last night and my psychiatrist is going to gradually increase... read more
How long until Abilify works?
I have taken Abilify 5mg for bipolar depression for a week and feel so much better already! Does it really start working this quickly or is it a placebo effect?
How long before the brain returns to normal after stopping SSRI/SNRIs?
I took SSRI and SNRIs for almost 20 years and stopped taking them gradually, the latest of these being Abilify which I stopped in Nov. 2017 and Cymbalta which I stopped in February 2018. I understand that the brain has to relearn how to transport serotonin once you no longer take these type of... read more
Has anyone taken Abilify by itself? My doc just prescribed me 10 mg?
Hi all, I went to the doc yesterday and she prescribed me 10 mg of Abilify by itself. In the past I had taken Wellbutrin and Lamictal combo. She’s been wanting me to try Latuda but the price has always been a huge issue for me. It I told her it might be something I could try. Before my insurance w... read more
Is abilify ever prescribed for a sleep aid?
will abilify help u get to sleep?
What type of allergy medication can I take with wellbutrin XL?
I also take Lexapro and Abilify along with the wellbutrin. My allergies are terriable right now and I want to take something but not certain whats okay to take.
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