Aripiprazole and Hallucinations: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2021

Aripiprazole for Schizoaffective Disorder "My doctor misdiagnosed me with schizoaffective disorder, even with an ADHD diagnosis as a child, but I figured I'd try it anyway because, hey, maybe they got it wrong back then. So I took Abilify, and by the end of week three, I damn near went psychotic and was suicidal because of it. This is the single worst drug I've ever had the displeasure of taking. I'm not saying it doesn't work, but if you get misdiagnosed, which happens often enough, you're going to have a very bad time."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2021

For Depression "My daughter was 8 months pregnant. She had been admitted for suicidality/psychosis on 5/23 and was prescribed aripiprazole. She was released on 6/4. On 6/19, she passed due to death by suicide. Her newborn also died as a result. If you are prescribed this, please... please... be careful. Be honest with everyone and share your thoughts with family and friends. If you do not feel right, please get help or question the doctor. I do not feel that this was appropriate for someone who already was having suicidal thoughts and their hormone levels were creating irregular thoughts. One of her beliefs was there was something wrong with her baby, and after reading the warnings for the third trimester, I think she was convinced something would be. Some patients should require closer monitoring by professionals when prescribed this medication."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2023

For Borderline Personality Disorder "I have borderline personality disorder and panic disorder. I was on 5 mg of aripiprazole (Abilify). I was experiencing hallucinations every day that were awful. My doctor upped it to 10 mg, and it has made my life so much better. My hallucinations are almost gone, and I might feel lighter and less burdened. I’m more motivated and happier in general. I can’t recommend this medicine enough. I’m also taking it with 200 mg of sertraline (Zoloft) and 2 mg of clonazepam (Klonopin). They all work really well for me, and I’m very happy."

• aut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2022

For Depression "This drug was wrongly prescribed and I’d like to help out the next guy. Not bashing the drug, I really have BPD… and they thought I just had “bipolar” because who wants a BPD diagnosis? Do your own self-research and get a second opinion when it comes to any antipsychotics. This medication made me psychotic… couldn’t drive without severe fear… I crashed my car into a pole. Dissociation, depression beyond anxiety. I made terrible choices. I was living a nightmare…"

• kit...
• January 4, 2016

Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia "My son was started on Abilify after 11 years on Zyprexa. First, he was zombie-like, and now, a year later, he is paranoid, delusional, and has a lot of cognitive deficits. Worst drug ever!!!!"

• ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2015

Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia "This medicine is really helpful with voices, but my paranoia and depression have gotten worse."

• Dop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia "Slow walking, sedation, and reduced appetite in addition to delusions remaining."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia "Got rid of the hallucinations and auditory voices, mostly. Paranoia still pretty bad."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia "Got rid of the hallucinations and auditory voices, mostly. Paranoia still pretty bad."

• Big...
• September 15, 2016

Aripiprazole for Bipolar Disorder "This medicine at 5 mg a day every day for a month was terrible. It made me have panic attacks and made me super paranoid. I was paranoid before, but it made it even worse. Would not recommend."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2011

Aripiprazole for Schizoaffective Disorder "Eliminated hallucinations, but neither eliminated nor reduced delusions. Extreme anger, increasing as dosage increased, until becoming extremely violent. When Abilify was removed, relative calm."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2011

Aripiprazole for Schizoaffective Disorder "Eliminated hallucinations, but neither eliminated nor reduced delusions. Extreme anger, increasing as dosage increased, until becoming extremely violent. When Abilify was removed, relative calm."

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2023

For Depression "Dreadful. It made me increasingly paranoid, and I felt like I was wading through treacle."

• Blu...
• October 11, 2016

Aripiprazole for Bipolar Disorder "I absolutely hated this drug. My thoughts cycled so fast, and I became 100 times more paranoid than I already am. I wouldn't leave the house and even preferred my closet. It multiplied my OCD as well."

• eri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2020

Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia "I have schizoaffective disorder, and THC makes me hallucinate. I heard CBD doesn't do that, so I really want to try this. Do I have to have a card or something?"