Posted by CraigD on November 22, 2004, at 23:22:23
In reply to anti-psychotics, posted by anxiety_free on November 20, 2004, at 17:54:18
> I like abilify. You're right about side effects, though...I remember getting weight gain and anxiety from zyprexa and hyper-sedation from seroquel. Sucks. But, I read about abilify and asked my shrink if we could try it, it was OK'd, and I've been pretty much OK since then. I also take ADs and a stimulant, so that really helps even things out. Abilify suits me best b/c it has anti-anxiety and anti-depressant properties that I need (I'm negative-symptom heavy).
Did you find Abilify to be agitating at all? I am neither schizophrenic nor solid Bipolar, but both are prevelant in my family.
Doc gave me a script for abilify to boost the anti-anxiety/obsessional qualities of Celexa. I've come down to 20 mgs but refuse to go back up even though the depression/social anxiety/obsessiveness/anger is returning.
One poster said abilify was very agitating and was surprised the doc would use it as a PRN for anxiety.
Also, does it work right away or is there a build-up period?
Thanks,
Craig
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