I’ve never known in my 45 years that a bipolar drug could make me feel so “normal”. I'm switching to Latuda, wish me luck.” “Thank you all so much for your candid feedback!! I have the more depressive side of bipolar disorder and for some reason got put on this antipsychotic instead of antidepressants. I’m beside myself. “I tried to give Abilify a chance three times. My mood was never been so controlled, I feel like a new and normal person.

(Zofran) is helping. Finally tried Abilify (generic) and this for me, is the VERY BEST bipolar medication in the world. Aside from the weight gain, this medication manages my Mania and keeps it at bay. Sounds ridiculous but true. No highs, no lows, NO bipolar symptoms at all. I switched to this from Zyprexa, and that switch was rough. It doesn’t affect my actual ability to think. Positives so far are less rumination and constant thinking. I figured if I did my part, medication and stayed actively involved in my own therapy then life would be best it could.” 13 reviews submitted with a 5.7 average score. They persisted with it, as I'm not compliant with tablets. My doctor had me on 2, but I felt like it made me feel apathetic and kind of dissociated, so I began cutting the pill in half. Stopped taking Abilify. In the past 2 days, I have maxed out all those credit cards. Abilify, known by the generic name aripiprazole, is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is approved to treat a number of disorders, including bipolar disorder. I couldn't remember my phone number or email address I had had for 10 years. I do feel more depressed and my mood swings have come back harder. I have tried a few other mood stabilizers without success and finally tried Abilify and it works fantastically for me.” I think it served its purpose of getting me out of my hypomanic episode, which is why I gave it a 4-star rating, but I couldn’t see being on this medication long-term.” After 1 day, I could tell his psychosis was disappearing. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - He showered with soap! I have gained 50 lbs from this medication. I have NOT gained any weight on Abilify!

Ever since then I took the 20mg tablets religiously and would soon combine it with Lamictal. Year 2 I started having face twitching, shakiness and stuttering speech. Good for my irritability and delusions, but the side effects are tough.” Risperidone, no longer affective after a year. I think some of the shakiness and memory loss are permanent but I have a new lease on life. I then went off of it which led to my third and final hospitalization. I couldn't eat and often felt sick because of how anxious I was. All of my creativity is gone as is my sex drive. “This medication Abilify almost killed me. Pure poison. I did a lot of adult coloring and rearranged my house a few times. “Up until recently, I was taking just 1 mg of Abilify along with 300 mg of Lamictal. My temperament seems to be even and my energy level is good. I haven’t gone manic on this yet. I’m 46 years old and I am 5’10” and weigh 165 pounds with a BMI of 24 (Average).” My medicines provider keeps saying to wait or cancelling appointments! About a year ago I started taking the 400mg injection which helped me lose at least 30 pounds.

My lows are higher and my highs are nonexistent. Psychosis Treatments. During the taper, I tried seroquel and abilify is nothing as bad as that weight wise.” The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. I am so glad I did and stayed on this med. I gained a little weight on it, but at the same time, I allowed myself to eat what I wanted and didn't exercise. After the two months, I began to have obsessive suicidal thoughts to the point I couldn't concentrate. That's approximately 1 lb. This last time they put me on abilify in addition to my lamictal and lexapro along with trazadone for sleep. “I took abilify for over 6 years and at first it worked very well. Poison. Years ago a doctor told me that I’m on the Rolls Royce of bipolar medication and I firmly agree. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest in the medication will not be published. No highs, no lows, NO bipolar symptoms at all.