Posted by KaraS on March 26, 2005, at 18:14:00
In reply to my diary on abilify - I hope it helps someone!, posted by hffcookie on March 26, 2005, at 17:19:46
> hey everyone
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> i have been trying to get some info on abilify and have read some old threads but finally decided to just start taking the stuff. For anyone who wanted more info like me, consider me your lab rat - I'll try to post my response to this new drug daily.
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> For background - I am taking 5mg of abilify to lift me from a refractory depression which is being treated currently with 300mg of Effexor, 45mg Remeron and 40 to 80 mg of adderall daily. Right now I am on day 2 and am taking my pill at night. The reason I figured I should post my response to this drug is because it has already seemed to have had an effect on me. I slept soundly for the first time in weeks - it seems like it has enhanced the sedative effect of my remeron but has not made me drowsy during the day etc. (i take adderall for that however). I also noticed that while on remeron and effexor only, my adderall seemed to lose effectiveness. This also seems to be enhanced with the abilify. At such a low dosage I am happy with what I am experiencing thus far. I had some agitation and irritability the morning after i took my first dose, but it was minor. overall things are looking pretty promising.
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> so, i hope i can be of help to anyone else who is curious about abilify (aripiprazole). It seems to just enhance my drug therapy. No nausea or other side effects except an incresed thirst and dry mouth. this drug is pricey from what i understand and I plan on asking my pdoc for many more free samples next time i see her. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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> Be well everyone!
> Holly
Hi Holly,
Glad to hear things are going well so far. Hopefully this will translate into a substantial antidepressant boost in the near future. I am anxious to see if this gives you motivation (I think I remember you saying that you were low on that before starting Abilify.) Keep us posted.Kara
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