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Abilify for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 5)

Reviews for Abilify

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • July 17, 2012

"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."

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  • 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."

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  • 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."

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  • 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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  • Anonymous
  • May 7, 2009

"I've tried many antipsychotics, and this one seems to have a good effect."

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  • 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."

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  • Sco...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 28, 2020

"After one year on a low dose, developed Type 2 diabetes, 5 weeks ago."

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  • 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!"

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  • 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."

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  • 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."

9 / 10
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