Abilify Questions (Page 5)

Will Abilify affect my concentration?

Hey guys recently I'm under psychiatrist treatment. He gave me it for depression and he is trying to find out if I have a bipolar or schizophrenia disorder. In my case I don't think I have those disorder, but sometimes I could go really violent and my mood changes from time to time. Well... read more

When do you take Abilify?

I have had medication-resistant depression since late childhood. taken a LOT of different things for that and my ADD. In the past my antidepressants have helped but I have comt to a point where I feel they aren't doing anything, hence the Abilify. I would really like to know when everyone... read more

Will these test + for anything on urine test? Cymbalta, Dilantin, Strattera, Abilify & Neurontin?

I am aware of what conditions these prescribed meds are for; I need to know if any will test positive or false positive for Benzo's, opiates, meth, thc, or cocaine. Thanks

Is Abilify the only anger, irritability, and agitation medication?

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?

How can you halve the 5mg tabs of Abilify?

Abilify worked so well for me so quickly, but there was extreme muscle pain which caused me to discontinue... I see that others have taked 2 and 2.5mg doses -- my doctor tells me that it only comes in 5 mg (lowest) and that halving it manually isn't recommended. Have others found lesser doses?... read more

Aripiprazole - how long does this stay in your system and are there any withdrawal symptoms ?

My son safely tapered off of Abilify. Last dose of 2.5 mg was on Saturday August 4th... Here are my questions: 1. How long does Abilify stay in his system? 2 Is there any withdrawal symptoms I should look for as the medication is exiting his system? He is 17, non verbal and profoundly disabled. ... read more

Does the medication Abilify make most patients sleepy?

My provider added that to my list of medications and told me to take it in the am??? Why? I should probably call her today and verify. I'm already on 90 mg of cymbalta, 4mg of prazoin, 200 mg of seroquel, 5mg of valium twice a day. Should I take the abilify with the seroquel, cymbaLTA, and the... read more

Is there a Similar med to Abilify that weight gain may not be an issue? I take for depression?

I take it for depression and have been on it for 4 weeks. I have been dieting but since going on Abilify I cannont lose and have even gained weight.

How long will it take to lose weight after stopping Abilify?

I take Effexor, Ritalin and Abilify for severe depression, and definitely gained 15-20 lbs after starting the Abilify--at the time I was involved in an intense exercise program and eating a low-carb diet and I gained 10 lbs in that month. That doesn't make sense, so I know it's the... read more

Sleep Issues with Abilify?

I feel as thought I am always EXTREMELY tired on abilify and I have only been taking it for a week. I cannot stay awake or focus or anything. Has this happened to anyone else? It's been hurting me class-wise (college student) and socially.

Does Abilify make anyone else tired?

Abilify makes me so tired I can't even function. So what other mediciness that work with lamotrigine can I take instead?

Abilify - I'm on day 6 of aripriprazole as an adjunct tomy SSRI. I am on a tiny dose (2.5mg every...

... other day) as paroxetine, which I'm also on, increases blood levels of aripiprazole. The headache has passed but I have loads of other side effects: nausea, slowed digestion, forgetfulness, tearfulness, increased depression. Just wondering if anyone struggled like me at first and then... read more

Does Abilify cause weight gain?

Can one drink alcohol moderately while taking abilify?

Any side effects if I just stop taking abilify?

i have been taking abilify for about 3 months 2 mg. and have to stop because its to expensive. I have no choice.