Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 4)

• Mille...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 13, 2018

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I was on invega for years. Was always drowsy and gained 100 lbs over 6 years. Then I switched to abilify last October 2017. Abilify worked so great for me, lost weight, wasn’t drowsy, voices dissipated, etc. Then a month later the problems started, I fell into a deep hole of nonstop gambling. It started out as just a simple free code bonus for online casinos. It then turned into a full blown addiction. Drawing my bank account anytime I got paid down to 1-0 dollars trying to win. Always chasing my losses. It has gotten to the point where I started opening credit cards for more and more gambling. I have finally put my foot down and said “NO More!” I Saw my psychiatrist today and came forward with my issues. She told me to taper off abilify and switch to Vraylar. Here’s to hoping the gambling floats away with the drug leaving my body!"

• jaysee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2015

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I've never taken medication for my symptoms before. This medication makes me feel loopy sometimes and it seems like my eyes fly back for a second sometimes. It helps within a few minutes of feeling anxiety or really depressed. It has so far also made the voices sound more distant."

• Green...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2019

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "I shared my experience once already. But I need to share it again. It has been now 4 months I take abilify maintena. And with the help of the pill form, I feel like the side effects are really subsiding. I gained 20 lbs but at least I feel somewhat normal again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2015

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I took Abilify for only three days, half of the minimum dosage a day, which is 2,5 mg, still enough to cause me a collapse in which I almost died! I quit immediately but I still experienced heart problems for the following two months."

• Winte...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2019

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I started 20 mg Abilify a month ago and the only side effects I’ve had is extreme restlessness. Especially in the morning. It has helped with paranoia but I think the help is wearing off after a month because symptoms are returning. I’m doing some for of CBT therapy which I hope isn’t bringing back things or triggering my schizophrenia symptoms but I’m still going on full force with medication because I’ve always stopped taking them early. Here’s to hoping all these extra side effects that have happened only this last week end: increased anxiety, paranoia, and minor hallucinations. On a side note these extra symptoms are manageable if I’m keeping busy and not letting my mind take control. I just have to stay once the passenger seat."

• jerko
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 19, 2016

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I cannot imagine why I stood so long time on it! I stood on Abilify at 3 years time and 2 months. My problem with abilify was that my bloodsugar level increased and I became extremely Hungry all the time. If you have bad bloodsugar you need to eat often. And on everyrhing. I even gained weight on the slightest. The only positive was that I was not psychotic on it and my dreams when I was sleeping was OK! But Abilify affected my personality, I was not ME on it.. I was like somebody else but I do not know who! Abilify serve only 2 of 10."

• Anonymous
• October 2, 2009

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I was on one Abilify for three years, for schizophrenia. At first I thought it was pretty good. It helped with motivation. But then I started gaining weight. Weight gain on Abilify is very unusual, my doctor said. Anyway, I gained over 50kg, going from nearly skinny at 78kg (I'm 6 foot 1 inch) to morbidly obese at 132kg. Now I'm on ziprasidone (Geodon/Zeldox) and I have lost 7 kg in six months. Hopefully that weight loss will continue. So if you start gaining weight on this drug, don't ignore it, talk to your doctor about changing medicine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2022

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was 30 years old after experiencing significant psychosis. I was initially placed on olanzapine (Zyprexa) and although it helped considerably and enabled me to leave hospital, I suffered from side effects including fatigue, dry mouth and found it almost impossible to get motivated. I then moved onto Abilify and the difference was like night and day. I'm more sociable, active, responsible, clean and I'm able to hold down a very demanding career. I don't credit all of this to Abilify, but it certainly helped and played a huge part. I found it difficult to remember to take my dose each day and a few times the symptoms of psychosis started to return after long periods of not taking the medication. In response, I decided to go for the monthly injections and I haven't looked back! There is only one side effect that really bugs me and that is severe akathisia - Though I've found Benztropine fixes that 100%."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2009

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I've used 5mg daily for three weeks. My delusions and paranoid feelings passed. I still have hallucinations (voices and visual). It's helped my thinking. Though it makes me very tired in the day. I hope it will continue to help."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2022

Aristada (aripiprazole) "I receive Aristada injection every other month. It's 1064 mg I just read the side effects of this injection and the reviews are all negative. I have nothing positive to say about this injection it hurts worse then a tetanus shot it makes me sleep for days afterwards and it feels like someone hit me with a baseball bat where I get the shot. I'm not going to take this injection any more but I'm going to talk to my doctor about another medicine."

• destt
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 31, 2015

Abilify (aripiprazole) "This medication made me feel like my brain was fried it was so hard to think and it made me feel hyper on the inside but made my body feel tired and lazy it was a horrible feeling and it made my schizophrenia worse!!"

• Kellz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2021

Aristada (aripiprazole) "In my experience with this it is more of a harm that I help. The side effects alone were worse than the initial schizophrenia / depression an inability to mentally function in a healthy way. I strongly advise anybody who has been taking or is about to take any injectable Aristada consider other options. Your physical health is compromised in a way that I have never felt off of any other kind of antidepressant mood stabilizer or schizophrenia medication. They never should have approved. The first month I thought it was a godsend now here I am seven months later and my involuntary muscle movements in my legs, continuous leg shaking and jumping. It also made the Suicidal Thoughts worse."

• A A Ron
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 6, 2018

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "I was put on this injection, after my insurance wouldn't cover any other injection other than prolixin. I was covered for this injection through the Prelapse Study. Now if anyone has ever been on Prolixin, you should know that the effect are extremely bad so being on Abilify Maintena was a god send. It overall changed me completely to where I am functioning at a normal state, and haven't been in the hospital since I have been put on this injection. I do have some side effect from the injection, which most notably is the uncontrollable muscle movments, which I am uncertain if this is unreleated to the drug itself or if I have a form of tourette's. Also I did notice some uncontrollable urges in spending money/gambling, more than what I thought I would have normally done. Overall to be honest, the benefits out weight the cons in my concern."

• Carley
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

Aristada (aripiprazole) "My eyelids have started to twitch periodically. I haven't figured that one out yet. I have more physical health symptoms than mental health symptoms on this aristada indecio injection. I take 2.4 mL every 8 weeks. I still feel like this is too much! Plus the cost is over 2000$ a month. I want Abilify back. This drug has way to many side effects that lead to the affect on a short life expectancy. Sincerely, a concerned patient."

• Light...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I got prescribed Abilify 10 mg nightly at bedtime for schizophrenia. I am misdiagnosed. I am forced to take it at the moment. I have developed extrapyramidal symptoms Parkinsonism. My adrenaline and noradrenaline is also way too low. Thanks to my neurologist I’m taking amantadine which helps me with Parkinsonism."

• Gabri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 23, 2022

Abilify (aripiprazole) "I would rate it a 10/10 if you care to move on with life and take care of your present matters. It took me a couple months to become effective and I immediately started with the injections. If you decide to take this route, just be mindful of making better decisions. Thanks pharma!"

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 4, 2021

"This medication has helped me tremendously, I no longer hear voices coming from the fan and more. It’s been a life saver to say the least, I also don’t get motor symptoms like I did with other antipsychotics."

• dalo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2014

Abilify (aripiprazole) "On the good side it only had one side effect for me, and that was a little bit of a increased heart beat I could feel and it made me feel like I was going to a concert or just won a prize, it felt not too bad knowing the other medicines out there for schizophrenia. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2023

Abilify (aripiprazole) "Abilify, also known as Aripiprazole, is pretty good med. It helped with my symptoms and as a plus it reduced my appetite slightly. But it also caused restlessness and insomnia (as side-effect), so I had to switch meds unfortunately."

• Gap_2...
• November 22, 2017

Abilify (aripiprazole) "Stop using it! I've been on it for 2 years and feel like I'm dying. I've had hives diarrhea, racing heartbeat, dilated pupils, etc hair loss, insomnia, weight loss and scared I'm for my life. It has worked well up until last two weeks. I'm aboriginal and so no cost to me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2023

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "It has fewer side effects compared to other antipsychotics; however, one side effect to be aware of is insomnia. I think overall, with how few side effects it has, it can be worth it for some people. It's also activating rather than sedating compared to other antipsychotics, so that's a plus too."

• Green...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2019

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "I have used the Abilify Maintena for 7-8 months. All the side effects have almost disappeared except for the anxiety. My psychiatrist has agreed to put me off of it. I guess the anxiety will wear off within a couple of months."

• Joseph
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 31, 2021

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "I am on 300mg injection and experience difficulty breathing and problems with the water works and my face is constantly moving when walking. I take multiple supplements to counteract the effects of the drug including serra enzyme for my shaking in the arms. I have been admitted to hospital for low blood sugar and the drug is extremely oppressive to expect me to take it"

• Enjamin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2021

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "Stuff will ruin your freaking life, you will be sick fat and lonely. Can this stuff be made illegal already? I get forced to take this stuff in NH USA. Really nasty stuff. I need help getting rid of it or purifying it."

• Cdnpa...
• August 3, 2021

Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) "I was hospitalized for having a psychotic episode where I was having delusions and hallucinations. I was originally started on the highest dose of Invega Sustenna but had the dose lowered and was switched over to Abilify Maintena after 5 months once my doctor was convinced I did not have schizophrenia. It completely cured me of my paranoia but left me, like many others here have described, without any emotion or motivation which is why my doctor switched me and lowered my dose after complaining. My doctor said the antipsychotic contributed to maybe 5% of my lethargy and the rest was something else- ie depression/anxiety. In the end, we both agreed 1 year on the antipsychotics was enough. I am now 1 month off and am starting to feel like myself again. I felt the need to post this because not everyone gives updates. The drug worked, but I would not want to be on it for too long. Hang in there if you are coming off it. It does get better-at least for me."