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07-21-2007, 06:23 PM | #1 | ||
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Anyone here ever been on Abilify? What were the side-effects? Did anyone have significant weight loss while on this drug? My pdoc just prescribed it. I have been taking it for 2 days now. I've really noticed that my appetite has diminished considerably already. I read that that is one of the side-effects. I'm also really, really tired. I'm sure my body will adjust to it though, and, in a month or two, it won't be so bad. If anyone has ever taken Abilify, I would really like to hear about your experience with it. Thanks!
peace and love, cgirl
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07-21-2007, 06:36 PM | #2 | ||
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Hi cgirl, I take abilify and had the opposite effect, I think I put on about 15 pounds. But then I also had quit smoking so I think that had something to do with it too. What dosage are you taking? I started off at 5 or 10, I can't really remember. I take 30 mg now a day in the morning. It never made me tired though, have you felt any relief for the racing thoughts from being on it yet? I know that was the most profound benefit for me and made me believe I truly was BP II. Because once things slowed down and I felt better I knew how bad I had been feeling and I couldn't deny the truth any longer. I've been on it for a few years now and have been pretty stable but I also take Elavil and am weaning off wellbutrin.
ANything specific you want to know cgirl?
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07-21-2007, 06:59 PM | #3 | ||
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is phasing it in over the next month. I'm only taking 10 mg. for this week. Next week, will be on 20 mg. for 2 weeks. Then, up to 30 mg. and will stay there. I am supposed to be phasing out the risperdal at the same time. Lessening doses each week for the next month while the abilify is building up. Cross-tapering they call it. However, I've reached my coverage limit on my medicare part D the prescription coverage. Now, I have to pay full price for all prescriptions. My pdoc said if I can't get the risperdal, just go ahead and take the samples of the abilify how he said--building up slowly. He said I might have some symptoms though. I really hope not. I do feel different already. I'm going to apply for a medical card from the state on Mon. I don't even know how much my prescription for abilify will cost. Hundreds of dollars a month I'm sure. Aren't they all? When they told me $445.00 for the risperdal at the pharmacy a couple of days ago, I nearly hit the floor! When it was covered, I only paid like $3.00 per month for it. I didn't even want this stupid part D coverage. They signed me up for it automatically. Last year, it was great, but this, really throws a monkey wrench into things. I sure hope things don't get as bad as they were a few months ago with the symptoms. I had finally started feeling like myself again. Pray for me.
peace and love Cgirl
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07-21-2007, 07:26 PM | #4 | ||
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Oh Cgirl, I am so sorry you're signed up with a crummy part d. I am lucky mine hasn't told me any such nonesense yet...yet...It does cost about 500 a month for abilify, I know I see the invoices coming in monthly. I definitely feel better with the abilify though then I did on risperdal, its a subtle difference, but it's there. I am sure you'll start feeling it better by 20 mg. I remember that was when things really started to kick in and I felt relief. I did a cross taper too from risperdal to abilify and things worked out fine for me. Good luck Cgirl, I'll keep you in my prayers.
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07-22-2007, 01:12 AM | #5 | |||
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Hi Cgirl,
I was on Abilify a couple of weeks and only slept about 4 hours every night during that time. I believe that Abilify is less sedating for most people if my memory serves me correct. befuddled2 |
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07-22-2007, 01:55 AM | #6 | |||
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07-22-2007, 06:20 AM | #7 | |||
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I went from risperdal to abilify and then back to risperdal. Abilify caused my mouth to move involuntarily.
I have the humana plan and I am nearing the 2400 dollar mark when I have to pay 100 percent of the medications until I reach 3850. I thought of using Canada drug place, but then reassessed and decided even though the drugs are much cheaper in Canada, it would still cost me more than the Humana plan I have. Drug prices are obscene. Bobby |
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