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12/26/2010 03:27 AM
mem4809

Just wondering what side effects people have had on Abilify and what positive effects too. Anyone experiencing weight gain?

Janna

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12/26/2010 06:38 AM  Top
RickEJ
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I got hypomanic on it and had to stop after a couple days.
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12/26/2010 06:49 AM  Top
NicoleLynn
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Janna,

I stopped my Abilify for several reasons one of which was the intense weight gain. I think I have stated this before, but I literally felt like a balloon one day and just blew up a few weeks after starting it. I also believe that that is what was causing my insomnia as well as some lightheadedness. I really didn't see much for positive effects to be honest which is why I stopped taking it.

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12/26/2010 07:26 AM  Top
mem4809

Thank you! I think I have made my decision to avoid it. My doctor is crazy about it, but I am going to stick to my guns for now.

Janna


12/26/2010 07:27 AM  Top
TracyElaine
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I was only on it for one month. I felt great; no depression, no anxiety, no weight gain.......BUT.......I couldn't sleep.....MAJOR insomnia, so I had to stop taking it.
Bipolar Type II diagnosed in April of 2010.

Currently taking:
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Abilify 8 mg
Klonopin 1 mg and an additional 0.5 mg as needed
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12/26/2010 12:09 PM  Top
Joy75
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I like Abilify. I do have a little weight gain, but it controls my hypo-mania so well and it works with my antidepressant. I had Akathasia for two days, but it went away. It's a great drug.
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12/26/2010 12:46 PM  Top
mem4809

Thanks everyone!

12/26/2010 08:35 PM  Top
DinoDarius
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I liked Abilify also. It helps me out a lot. I experience a little weight gain maybe 2 or 3 pounds for me. Nothing big, it might not even be from the medication. lol
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