Re: what do u think of ABILIFY or GEODON???

Posted by SLS on May 13, 2005, at 10:14:02

In reply to what do u think of ABILIFY or GEODON???, posted by bipolarspectrum on May 12, 2005, at 19:03:04

> Hi,
> I'm thinking of talking to my pdoc about abilify and geodon.. has anyone tried these drugs? I would be using it for bipolar depression..
> bps
Of the two, I would choose the Abilify and be cognizant of the fact that you will probably be uncomfortable for the first one to two weeks that you are on it. Many people describe an akathisia-like side effect that makes them feel restless and sometimes anxious. Insomnia is also a possibility. It usually dissipates. Therapeutically, Abilify often provides more energy and motivation. I find it to be a very clean drug with regard to cognitive function.
Geodon is a very unpredictable drug. As has already been described, it really does seem capable of precipitating manias. I found it to be the most cognitively blunting and stupifying of all the APs I have tried, especially at dosages over 60mg.

- Scott

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what do u think of ABILIFY or GEODON??? bipolarspectrum 5/12/05
Re: what do u think of ABILIFY or GEODON??? Lazarus 5/12/05
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Re: what do u think of ABILIFY or GEODON??? SLS 5/13/05
Re: ABILIFY - plus what else i take » bipolarspectrum Sabina 5/15/05
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