t much, but my understanding this drug is only officially approved a last-ditch antidepressant for those for whom nothing else worked. I assume there are good reasons for this limited approval. (Keep in mind doctors can use these meds for anything they want once they're approved, but knowing what they're approved for gives some information on what studies showed). As to that particular side effect, any drug that affects the brain can make one sedated or the opposite, overstimulated.
Abilify is actually an antipsychotic drug that has anti-depressant properties. Usually Abilify is used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and as an adjunct therapy (add on therapy) for major depression. The treatment prescribed depends on your psychiatrist’s assessment of your case. However, the dose prescribed is the lowest for the drug.
Treatment for depression usually begins with a low dose of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Some doctors prescribe benzodiazepines too.
I just found out a friend has been on the medicine venlafaxine for the highest dosage and his psychiatrist put him on abilify too recently. What does this imply? He has schizophrenia? He's a psycho? Any thought would be appreciated!
I just found out a friend has been on the medicine venlafaxine for the highest dosage and his psychiatrist put him on abilify too recently. What does this imply? He has schizophrenia? He's a psycho? Any thought would be appreciated!
Yes, I meant Latuda. She is on 60mg for ODD. She has also been on Abilify. Her main problem has always been her ODD but recently since starting junior high she has had a hard time with her ADHD. She can't focus and organize herself. She doesn't want to do homework because she says she can't concentrate.
I just don't think the Latuda is helping much. And I need a recommendation for a good ADHD medicine. What do you recommend for helping with ODD and mood disorders?
I'm on 30 mg of Abilify, but I've been on it for almost 3 years. I was scared to drink coffee at first, well when I was first diagnosed with BP anyway, but then I got over being scared and am now back to being a caffeine addict. It doesn't bother me, but my body is used to the meds already. So maybe you should wait till your body is used to the meds before adding caffeine back in.
The target dose for Abilify varies considerably depending on what is being treated. For bipolar 1 (if you have ever had a manic episode) and schizophrenia it is probably 15 - 25 mg. For bipolar 2 and augmentation of an antidepressant for someone with non-bipolar depression it is probably 2 to 10 mg.
Also, how long to wait to see the effect depends on what is being treated, for psychosis or mania I would expect results in no more than a week at any given dose.
Seroquel has a reputation for having an antidepressant effect. So does Abilify. But Saphris is only approved for mania, not depression. However, it's possible that research will turn up benefits.
Looks like you shouldn't mix it with Prozac or Paxil.
Saphris had less than 1% risk of high blood sugar in clinical trials, so that should be good news. It tends to lower blood pressure, not raise it. Therefore, be careful when standing up suddenly, etc.
You need to ditch that doctor, too. Get a psychiatrist if you want meds for a mental problem, not a regular doc. Abilify is serious medication, not something to just "try," it's usually for when every other antidepressant hasn't worked. Just to throw you on it as a first resort is ridiculous, as is putting on two other meds that don't seem all that appropriate to what's ailing you.
He did not see me when I had 3 SEVERELY psychotic episodes all within about two years before I finally was put on an antipsychotic Zyprexa 7 to 8 years ago which worked like a charm. However, I am now on Abilify at 45 mg. and Lamictal 100mg. for now. I am curious as to why he seems to be so insistent about the ADD because every other doctor I have ever been to has without a doubt diagnosed me with schizophrenia.
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