Posted by SLS on December 29, 2002, at 20:34:51
In reply to Re: Abilify not working for me anymore., posted by Sebastian on December 29, 2002, at 16:37:43
Thanks for replying, Sebastian.
Why did you want to switch from Zyprexa to Abilify in the first place?
> I was taking Abilify for psychosis anxiety. It seemed make me more comfortable around people and myself. I felt more energetic.That's interesting. Someone I know has reported exactly the same thing. She has been both more social and more energetic. Did any of these things disappear for you over time? I hope not. I would like to see my friend continue to feel well.
If I understand things properly, you discontinued Abilify because you experienced panic attacks while taking it. Is this something that is part of your illness or was this the first time you have ever experienced it? You know, it is not uncommon to combine antipsychotics, just like it is not uncommon to combine antidepressants. I wonder if you might get what you want by taking the Abilify in the morning and the Zyprexa at night. I guess that wouldn't make much sense unless what Abilify provides you is important enough to consider such a combination.
> Side-effects: Dizziness at first standing, nausea when drinking beer, weight loss, very small headaches, insomnia but when asleep full 8 hours, hard time drinking coffee at first.
For me, insomnia has always been a good sign. You've given me some valuable information. I might make Abilify the next thing I try.
I wish you the best of luck.
- Scott
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