I take Prozac (20mg) and Abilfy (5mg) daily. I have maintained well on them for over 8 years, now i am very aggitated and irritated at everyone and everything. Generally not happy and get rage like when driving... is there another medication that might work well for me, or simply an increased dose?
Is Abilify the only anger, irritability, and agitation medication?
Question posted by Angry1 on 24 July 2011
Last updated on 21 August 2011 by Halifaxgus
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3 Answers
Halifaxgus
21 Aug 2011
"Cooling your heels" may help. I find a 15-minute walk soothes me. Try it!
HPoole
30 July 2011
i wouldn't change anything yet, but would try adding either geodon or risperdal. only if it's major, major agitation would i try seroquel or zyprexa, asenapine or invega--in that order. you may just be happy on 20-40mgs of geodon 2-3x/day. i've been on most medications and this is what has worked well for me. also it sounds like you might want to either up or change the prozac. sometimes prozac can take that turn and make you angry or angrier. if wanting to try changing... i'd say try effexor or zoloft.
LaurieShay
24 July 2011
Hey Angry,
You may benefit from increasing the dose of the Abilify as you are on a low dose. There are other medications to try for these symptoms if increasing the Abilify doesn't work. Medicines such as Depakote or Seroquel may help. Best to discuss these options with the doctor before this gets out of hand. Good luck!!
Laurie
Angry1
24 July 2011
Thanks, Laurie. I actually have an apt on Tuesday, so I am getting something done, just wanted to have open eyes when I go in and not go in blindly. I appreciate your response.
LaurieShay
24 July 2011
You are welcome and good luck at the docs.
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