Abilify 5mg, I just started taking it. Have anyone had good/bad results?
Question posted by jadaviolet on 28 April 2010
Last updated on 19 August 2022
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Terrible. I started falling asleep everywhere. And had bad twitches and became very suicidal.
My eleven year old son has been taking abilify 5 mg for 2 years and has had great results. I have been on 5 mg in the past. It takes a while for the drug to adjust to your system. If you have any side effects report to doctor immediately.
I took Abilify for a month last summer. I was diagnosed with Bi-polar depression. The Abilify turned me into the devil. I had been on Seroquel and loved it, but I was slowly gaining weight. The doctor then prescribed Geodon. I love it. I lost weight and it controls my Bi-polar beautifully.
I have been taking Abilify now for around 2 weeks at 10 mgs per day. The only side effect I have noticed (so far) is insomnia but I've always had trouble with this anyways & I'm hoping it will go away. I have noticed (& the people around me) that I am allot less moody, less angry, & just feel better over all. I am taking it for Bipolar Disorder & I have tried every mood stabilizer & anti-psychotic in the book (almost) & so far Abilify has helped me the most, hope it will help you:)
I have been on abilify for several years and loved. Never felt more normal then before any other med. I am in search of a new med for bipolar due to the fact that I have history of diabetes in my family and my sugar levels have been getting high and I have developed trouble swallowing. Not sure if it was from the drug but don't want to take any more risk then I have to with meds. Otherwise I would love to stay on it.
I started out taking Abilify 5mg and had good results with it. After being on it for 2 weeks, I could see a big differance in my mood swings. Sandy
I am on abilify for 2 months now. It has, in combination with the other drugs, helped tremendously. I couldn't get out of bed for depression before I started taking it.
Unfortunately I had a very bad result from it. It made me very suicidal to the point where I tried suicide in a hospital psych ward when they gave it to me. Sorry no good news. Hope you do better than I did it doesn't do it to all people I just respond better to older drugs newer stuff doesn't like me.
Good- Reduced my agitation, which is now pretty much non-existent (along with the help of other meds for bipolar II)
Bad- I got sick (throw-up sick) when I first started taking it when I didn't eat enough with it... but that subsided after a month or so... overall a good drug I think
When I can't eat I can aways manage to choke down an Instant Breakfast. The dietitcians at the hospital where I work uses this a lot for patients who can't/won't eat much. You can add a scoop of protein powder too. If you are lactose intolerant you use soy milk though it still has some milk products if you are't relly allergic. Then you can try Ensure too. I have been a diet aide there for 10 years. SharonH
I have been on it bout 6-8 weeks... gradually from 2.5mg - 10mg. The only effects tht would be negative but not very bothersome..is my mouth seems to be making more saliva. lol Kinda bothersome whn having a conversation. On the positive side... I am up with the sun & feel VERY motivated to get things done. In fact im thinkin of backin off to 7.5mg, mayb tht will take the edge off w/out losing the good stuff. I am gettin alot done around the house.
Hope this helps ya.
Glad its working for you. I took it for 5 days and had increased saliva and slurred speech and in turned into a dystonic reaction so I had to dc the medication. I was only taking 5mg and it was just to much for me. now I am taking a drug called pristiq with good results without the debilitating side effects. I see your post is a year old I pray you are enjoying all life holds for you. God bless.
Me too, getting alot done which is great after so long being depressed and lazy.
I'm on 5Mg along with effexor and wellbutrin, and I have the "want to" now to do things a well. I guess this is how "normal" people feel all the time! but I haven't felt this way for a very long time. I've only been on abilify for About a month so I hope it lasts.
I see these posts were submitted up to 7yrs ago... But I have been taking 5mg of Abilify in addition to 100mg of Sertraline daily for about 2 wks, & noticed a difference immediately. I have never been so motivated on my own- in all of my life. Wow! I prayed for Jesus to help me to do all that I wanted & needed to do- [wanted to do in my head]- that I could not make myself do. Doc put me on Abilify & I am able to do everything & WANT TO. Also- no more irritation. I wanted to crawl out of my own skin- BEFORE Abilify... Now- I LOVE BEING ME! AND I PRAY IT LASTS!!!
I used to take Abilify but had to stop taking it due to strange movements of my tongue. It would move in and out of my mouth really fast, and was annoying to others whereas to me, I wasn't conscious of it. I would read up on the side effects so you know what to look for in terms of dangerous side effects.
Abnormal or uncontrollable movements of face, tongue, or other parts of body may be signs of a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia (TD), which could become permanent. YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
All I can say about this drug is beware. I took it for 5 days and became nervouse and was diagnosed with a dystonic reaction in the emergency room. I had slurred speech, muscle contractions and balance issues making it very hard to function and take care of my 16 year old son. In the ER I was given a highdose of benadryl and after 3 days off the medication and continuing benadry I am slowly getting back to normal. If it works for you wonderful, it just nearly did me in as I was taking 5mg once daily. Good Luck and feel better.
itake 10mg in the am... alls iknow is im getting off it, iget leg movements andhave heard badside affects.ihavegotten off serequel, trazadone, paxil,prosac you name it.i take zoloft, abilify, and they want togive me a bi-poler med.i even tryed lithium.so as w/ drugs i worry of withdrawl or side effects...
I have recently had to own my disorder. Bipolar manic depression I thought I was depressed well I have mood swings over sometimes the most stupid stuff and always ready to break at any time so now I am only on celexa 40mg I really haven't had an appetite I also was prescribed serequel. No ins so won't be picking that up anytime soon price is crazy I have zoloft but not sure if mixing 2 SSRI's is not advised I haven't tried lexapro. I haven't any insurance so I haven't been back to my Dr. Anything I should know about these combination s.
While I not been on Abilify long I alreay like how I feel mostly. I am having some side effects like dry mouth, hard time falling a sleep and I want to busy all the time. Since this is new and I have been so depressed for so long I want to wait and hope the side effects subside over time.
am taking it my 4th day already on 5mg. i havent been able to sleep good which sucks cuz i love good sleepp... and i heard alot bad stuff about it so am going to stop this drug immediatlyy ... anyone know if am alreadyy damaged by this drugg or how long till am back to normal.
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