Abilify for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 5)
Reviews for Abilify
- Lex...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 21, 2015
"I took Abilify since I was 19. I'm now 33. It makes you feel restless. I plan on getting off this medicine as soon as I talk to my doctor."
- sha...
- September 13, 2015
"I took this medication after being on risperidone, which made me really tense, but Abilify really works for me. Still hear voices in a distant way and still will be increasing the dose."
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- kle...
- March 15, 2009
"Works great - side effects minimal."
- Anonymous
- October 23, 2021
"I ended up in the hospital with a very low heart rate. It was terrifying since I was only 15 and debuted in psychosis. This medicine is for real danger."
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- May 7, 2009
"I've tried many antipsychotics, and this one seems to have a good effect."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 28, 2021
"If given the option... this is probably the best drug you could be on. I don't like drugs, but this seems to be the most tolerable one. - Involuntary Patient"
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- you...
- July 15, 2016
"I gained 60 pounds and had to go off of it because of that. It also made me tired and have panic attacks."
- Sco...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 28, 2020
"After one year on a low dose, developed Type 2 diabetes, 5 weeks ago."
- Hen...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 18, 2016
"Weight gain! Increased my hunger and affected my metabolism! Need to eat often and was not myself on it!"
- Tir...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 27, 2017
"My son takes Abilify for audible hallucinations, and it has not worked. Worst drug ever, hasn't cured his psychosis either."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 2, 2016
"Taken Abilify for over 8 months, gradually put on 20 lbs or so. Better than Seroquel XR for weight gain and hunger pangs."
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Risperidone
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"I took this pill for 2 months. I couldn't take it, I had nausea and vomiting. The only good thing was that I lost 20 lbs when I was on it."