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Medication - Abilify causing extreme fatigue?
My wife just started on 10mg abilify (upped from 7.5mg) and she is experiencing lethargy & fatigue. Is this normal? She's also on a handful of other meds (150mg of wellbutrin, Advair inhaler, and just took her off of benztropine for akathesia) but the extreme fatigue didn't start til she was upped... read more
Can I take Garcinia Cambodia Extract while on Levothyroxine, Zoloft and abilify?
I'm having trouble losing weight, and a magazine said this can end your weight loss problems. I think it's my thyroid. D: So is it safe? I don't have a doctor's appointment for like, another 2 months or I'd just ask them. Plus my doctor says it's okay to take things that makes my medicine not... read more
Prozac with abilify to help boost Prozac effects. I'm wondering if Vyvanse would be more helpful 4?
Hi I have PTSD GAD and bipolar 1, I've been on Prozac 40mg for 2 yrs now and I've had a recent experience that has caused me to suffer ptsd all over again. I was treated for the first episode 9 yrs ago with emdr which worked well. Now this particular incident has to do with work and now I'm finding... read more
Abilify dosage vs intelligence?
Hello i'm the father of a son diagnosed with paranoid delusions and taking currently abilify 15 mg once a day,my son is very high functioning before meds (some of his professors say he has a genius intellect) and is now complaining of sexual problems(no erection beside nocturnal ones) and... read more
Information about expired Abilify?
The Abilify has expired11 months ago. Is it safe to still take. I need to get back on my meds and cannot yet get to a doctor. Please help.
Four year treatment resistant depression. 44 meds . I have much more anxiety, rumination...
... and depression. Does Abilify help as an add on? I have tried it twice before and they took me off but after so many meds, I don’t remember why. Does it tend to make anxiety and agitation worse? I am on Klonopin and Zoloft but just like all the others, they are doing nothing. Anyone had any luck ... read more
Doctor wants me to take Abilify with my Cipralex?
I am currently on 40mg of Cipralex. Lately it has not been working as good as it has been. My doctor wants me to start a low does of Abilify. I am not comfortable with this as it is an antipsychotic. I do not have any psychosis. Can anyone give me some advice?
What time of day do you take Abilify?
I am curious as to what everyone thinks Is the best time to take 2 mg?
Aripiprazole - Worsening of positive symptoms in psychosis/schizophrenia?
After starting Aripiprazole I had the experience that the positive symptoms became worse but the negative symptoms better. The side effects profil is appropriate for me, but the hallucinations became much worse. Does the positive symptoms get better than before after some weeks? Should I wait for... read more
Tapering off Abilify what is safe dose to taper per week?
Can anyone tell me how much to taper off per couple of weeks if on 25mg of Abilify? I already started with 5mg now down to 20mg on week 2. And should I go longer than two weeks?
Abilify - impulse control sexual and spending?
I experienced impulse control, compulsive shopping and sexual urges after one month of being on 5mg. I presented to my doctor. Was told was made to believe I was hypomanic and had the dosage increases over the space of 6 months. Due to my behaviors, I lost my house, my family, my friends and worst... read more
Currently, on 90mg Prozac for OCD & depression. Doctor is suggesting 100 or 120mg.
Has only seen a difference at that high of a dosage? Also, mentioned adding Abilify. I'm worried about side effects of Abilify. This is for a teen. Thanks!
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