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07/18/2011 06:57 PM
Change in Abilify
Enigma1969
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I was taking 15mg in the morning and 15mg at night. Now the new prescription says "take one daily - 30mg." My p/doc wasn't specific since it went through the pharmacy. Any suggestions as to taking it in the morning or evening. Some say it wires them up and others say it makes them tired. I guess I could try each, the morning and the evening (on different days obviously) Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Chris, 43

BMD with psychotic features, OCD & GAD

Clozapine - 400mg (BID)
Lithium - 300mg (BID)
Lamictal - 400mg (BID)
Neurontin - 1200mg (TID)
Klonopin - 0.5mg (BID)
Abilify - 10mg (Once Daily)
Buspar - 45mg (TID)
Vistaril - 25mg (Bedtime)(PRN)
Restoril - 30mg (Bedtime) (PRN)

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07/19/2011 10:08 AM  Top
ASO1979able
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When I was on Abilify, I took it in the morning. I was one of those people that got wired up on it. You could also cut the pill in half and continue to take it as you were before. Good luck!
I am not a professional, any and all advice that I give is based solely on personal experiences and is not intended to take the place of a medical or mental health professional.
My diagnosis:
Bipolar I Extreme rapid cycling, General Anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder, PTSD, Fibromyalgia
My meds:
Equetro 800mg
Klonopin 1mg as needed for anxiety
Celexa 40mg
Atarax
Lyrica 100mg x 3 a day

07/19/2011 10:35 AM  Top
Enigma1969
Enigma1969  
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I took it this morning and it kind of wired me up. I'll stick with morning rather than evening. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Chris, 43

BMD with psychotic features, OCD & GAD

Clozapine - 400mg (BID)
Lithium - 300mg (BID)
Lamictal - 400mg (BID)
Neurontin - 1200mg (TID)
Klonopin - 0.5mg (BID)
Abilify - 10mg (Once Daily)
Buspar - 45mg (TID)
Vistaril - 25mg (Bedtime)(PRN)
Restoril - 30mg (Bedtime) (PRN)

"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."

Jim Morrison

I am not a doctor or licensed therapist, nor do I resemble one.
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