Abilify depression

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Avatar n tn when i hear that someone at this age is having BP I get depressed myself because I don't believe it. SURE pdocs dx him and we should respect their view as they are supposed to be the only expertise. But at this age the body keeps changing hormonal wise and the brain is still in its infancy. The reason why he prescribed lamictal and abilify is that both help in depression. But i would consult another pdoc. Why didn't you try psychotherapy first CBT, etc..
Avatar f tn i have been diagnosed with major depresion and general anxiety. I take abilify and venlaflaxine.
Avatar n tn Just started on increase in Abilify. Woke up this morning with stiff neck. How do I know if it's related to taking the Abilify?
Avatar f tn Have you had these symptoms checked out by your GP? Abilify does cause shaking and tremors, and just because your psychiatrist hasn't seen these side effects doesn't mean they aren't being caused by the Abilify. I doubt the Abilify is doing much to help you, it's rare to get this many years out of one medication as our bodies build up a tolerance to these types of medications.
Avatar f tn Hi,My questtion is ,is anyone on just abilify for depression?
Avatar f tn It started working within 2 weeks and my depression decreased dramatically. One common side effect of Abilify is akathisia, a restless need to move. I have that but added propranolol and it stopped it completely with no other side effects.
Avatar n tn Actually Ativan is more for anxiety and Abilify is more for depression but it can also help with anxiety. This is common practice, trust in your doctor. Best wishes.
Avatar n tn Lightheadedness and uncontrollable shaking are side effects of Abilify. Some other ones are weight gain, nausea and dizziness. Prozac interacts with Abilify and may increase the concentration of Abilify in your body. That may be the reason why you are experiencing the side effects. If you just started on Abilify then you should go talk to your doctor and let him know that you cannot tolerate the side effects and be put on something else.
Avatar f tn Some say it does.
Avatar f tn After years of continued difficulty with bouts of depression, anger/irritability, sleep, I saw a new doctor in 2015 who prescribed Abilify 5mg along with Adderall. He mentioned that he thought I continued to have issues because of the Prozac but did not officially give me a diagnosis. I immediately saw the benefits. However, at the end of 2016 I went through a severe bout of depression and discontinued the Abilify.
642393 tn?1227032656 I went to the doc about an hour ago and he gave me effexor and Abilify i know nothing about it could you plz tell me about it? are they any side effects? Does it help and how long does it take to start helping??
Avatar n tn ll find a ton of info, Try some of the other forums too because they use Abilify for depression as well as bipolar. You might get more answers if you put your question in a couple other forums. I wouldn't worry about my water retention, Abilify is not supposed to cause it so the doc is not 100% certain the water is from the Abilify. The older mood stabelizers almost always have weight gain as a side effect, however, not everyone gains weight on the drugs.
1806584 tn?1316208037 Well good luck to you, but as far as I know Lamotrigine is only to treat the depression. Glad you got off the abilify sucessfully....because some of those meds can give you withdraw symptoms.
Avatar n tn There is OUTSTANDING research showing that, in conjunction with a standard anti-depressant, it is extremely good at treating depression (especially treatment resistant depression).
1280947 tn?1278376332 I am Bipolar I and I can tell you depression if very much a part of being Bipolar. Abilify is an antiphycotic medication and is perscribed for bipolar and schizophrenia. I personally refuse to take antiphycotics due to side effects but I do take a mood stabilizer and antidepressants. More and more people suffering from depression alone are being prescribed mood stabilzers because of their success in treating an array of symptoms.
Avatar m tn I am on 90 mg of Cymbalta and just started 15 mg of Abilify for depression. My doctor has titrated me up on the Abilify gradually. My question is for anyone who take 15 mg of Abilify for depression. Have you experienced any side effects? When you're depressed and trying to get your medications right it just isn't fun. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar f tn Since for us driven manic by AD, if you beat depression without an AD then no more depression for start the first face of the coin, and by not taking an AD then no second face too i.e. no mania. So by not having neither depression nor mania then no BP. Simple. I also demanded from the forum to start looking for an AD that doesn't bring mania. Although nobody came to rescue me by suggesting one, i tried in the meantime lexapro/cipralex, seroxat/paxil/ some tricyclics, stablon/coaxil etc..
Avatar f tn Sometimes, Abilify will be used as an adjunct treatment, along with another antidepressant, to treat anxiety or depression (more often depression). The addition of the Abilify to another antidepressant is done to improve the effectiveness of the AD (which of course is all speculation).
Avatar f tn So yesterday Abilify(2mg in am) was added to my 600mg(3002xd)Lithium, 1mg(1xd)Xanax and of course 50mg(1/2 or 1@bedtime)..Has anyone had any experience with Abilify?f it's something bad..nevermind.
569043 tn?1216845586 Hi, I have been diagnosed with Manic Bipolar Disorder and I am currently taking Abilify. I was simply wondering if this prescription can possibly affect the patterns of a menstrual cycle??
918275 tn?1254068752 As ILADVOCATE said, antidepressants worsen mania so pdocs prefer not to give them unless there is an urgent need but the pt must be covered by a strong mood stabilizer 1st. Abilify is an atypical AP which helps in depression so your pdoc is a good pdoc who didn't want to give you many pills. But again IL is right if he adds up another MS like lamictal then it would then be safe to give antidepressants now. Your question can only be asked to your pdoc.