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03-25-2008, 09:45 AM
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Because of the weight gain, next month I will slowly be going off the depakote and on to Abilify. Anyone have any recommendations or comments?
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03-25-2008, 10:12 AM
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Yep, I've come here for advice re: our dau and folks have been helpful and kind. She started Abilify a long time ago...I think we were lowering Serqouel significantly. In her case, it caused an upset stomach initially. So, we had to re-start at a slightly lower dosage for the first day or two. We also had her take something for her stomach for the first week. That did the trick. Abilify has been a helpful medication for her with little or no weight gain. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Pamster (03-25-2008) |
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03-25-2008, 10:52 AM
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I've been taking abilify for a few years and it's worked out awesome for me, no noticable side effects and it has really controlled the racing thoughts and the mood swings, though I take trazadone at night for sleep and think that has helped with mood stabilization too. Good luck with the transition Wendy!
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